Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and JulietAct II, Scene i1. How does Mercutio make fun of Romeo?Mercutio makes fun of Romeo for still being in love with Rosaline by making fun of Rosaline in crude ways.2. Where does Romeo go after the ball? Why do you think he goes there?Romeo goes to the Capulet orchard. Possible reasons to go there: to see Juliet, to clear his head, to escape his friends.Romeo and JulietAct II, Scene ii1. What do the following lines mean? What literary device do they represent?These lines mean that Romeo is comparing Juliet to the sun. Juliet is the sun that brightens any darkness. The moon should be envious of her beauty. These are metaphors.But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,Who is already sick and pale with grief2. What does Juliet mean by the following lines?Juliet wonders why Romeo must be a Montague. She says she will love him if he disowns his family or that she will disown her family if he asks her to.O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?Deny thy father and refuse thy name;Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love,And I'll no longer be a Capulet.3. What does Juliet mean by the following lines?The features of a rose and Romeo would still be the same if they had different names. A name doesnt make a person or his/her characteristics.What's in a name? that which we call a roseBy any other name would smell as sweet;4. Under what conditions will Juliet meet Romeo the next day? They will meet at 9 a.m. if Romeo is being true and honest, and if he intends to marry her.Romeo and JulietAct II, Scene iii1. Where does Friar Lawrence think Romeo has been? He thinks Romeo spent the night with Rosaline.2. What does Romeo want Friar Lawrence to do? Romeo wants Friar Lawrence to marry Romeo and Juliet (perform the ceremony).3. Why is Friar Lawrence shocked by Romeos statements? He cant believe Romeo (who has professed to loving Rosaline with his whole heart) has forgotten Rosaline and loves another woman.4. What does Friar Lawrence think a marriage between Romeo and Juliet might accomplish? He thinks a marriage might convince the families to be friends and stop fighting.Romeo and JulietAct II, Scene iv1. What did Tybalt send to Romeo? Tybalt sent Romeo a letter challenging him to a fight.2. How does Mercutio say Romeo is already dead? He is dead because he is acting too womanly to fight. Romeos love overpowers his ability to fight or be a man.4. What does the Nurse want to make sure Romeo doesnt do regarding Juliet? The Nurse wants to make sure that Romeos love is true and that he isnt playing Juliet.5. What is Romeos secret plan? Romeo wants Juliet to attend a confession with Friar Lawrence so he can marry the pair then.6. What are the Nurses thoughts on Paris and Juliets choice? The Nurse thinks Paris is better than Romeo and cant believe that Juliet is choosing Romeo. But the Nurse sees how in love with Romeo Juliet is.7. What does the Nurse agree to do so that Romeo can get into Juliets bedroom after they are married? She will put a ladder down from Juliets window so Romeo can climb up it into her room.Romeo and JulietAct II, Scene v1. What does the Nurse tell Juliet? Juliet should go to Friar Lawrences cell, where she will marry Romeo.Romeo and JulietAct II, Scene vi1. What does Friar Lawrence mean by the following line:These violent delights have violent ends Friar Lawrence is foreshadowing the idea that great and powerful love often ends with great and powerful consequences.2. How does Friar Lawrence advise Romeo to love Juliet? Do you think this is possible? Why or why not? Friar Lawrence tells Romeo to love moderately (in between a lot and a little).3. What makes Romeo and Juliets love so powerful? Why is that also a problem? Their love is so powerful because it occurs over so little time and because they are so passionate. This is a problem because they dont take time to think through what might happen.