Benvolio Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

What does the prologue say will happen to Romeo and Juliet? - Answer- They will die. What does Escalus say he will do to people who fight in the future? - Answer- They will be put to death. How does Benvolio say the fight started? - Answer- First, Capulet servants were arguing with Montague servants. When Benvolio was trying to stop the arguing Tybalt came in and started swinging his sword (physically fighting) with Benvolio. Everyone else started throwing punches and a fight happened. ...

In the Prologue of Act 1, what purpose does the chorus serve to the plot? - Answer- Introduces the story line In Scene 1, why does the Prince call the Capulets and the Montagues "Rebellious subjects, enemies to peace,/ Profaners of this neighbor-stained steel"? - Answer- The two families have been feuding In Scene 1, how does Romeo feel when he thinks about Rosaline? - Answer- Sad In Scene 2, Benvolio suggests that Romeo go to a party that Rosaline will also attend and "with unattain...

In what Poetic form is the prologue shakesperean sonnet what 4 things do you learn from the prologue Houses in dignity takes place in verona feud brought back things that aren't present will be explained later what evidence can you cite that even today some people refer to the "stars" as a guide to their fate 2 star-crossed lovers----horriscopes what is a "feud" fight what issues might they feud about brought back after going away for a while what ...

Prologue: In what city does this play take place? Verona, Italy Prologue: Why are Romeo and Juliet called "Star-cross'd lovers" ? They are not destined to be together Act 1 scene 1: Who is fighting at the beginning of the first scene? Sampson, Gregory, Abram, and Balthazar( servants of the Capulets and the Montagues) Act 1 scene 1: Who tries to break up the fighting? Benvolio Act 1 scene 1: What threat does the Prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet? That the next person to star...

What Italian city is the setting of Romeo and Juliet? - correct answer Verona The street fight in the opening scene is between servants of what two families? - correct answer Capulets and Montagues Benvolio tries to stop the fight. Who attacks him? - correct answer Tybalt What does the prince say will happen to anyone who disturbs the peace? - correct answer They will be killed How does Benvolio plan to cure Romeo's lovesickness for Rosaline? - correct answer think of other girls ...

is Juliet a Montague or a Capulet? Capulet is Romeo a Montague or a Capulet? Montague who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of the play? Rosaline how old is Romeo? 16-18 years old. why does Benvolio want Romeo to go to Capulet's dinner party? Benvolio is worried about Romeo because of Rosaline who doesn't love Romeo, wants Romeo to go because he wants Romeo to meet new girls How old is Juliet at the beginning of the play? when is her birthday? about 13 years old. birthday August 1...

Romeo and Juliet Questions and Answers Graded A+ Citizens attack both families with weapons. Ans Enter several persons of both houses, who join the fray; then enter Citizens, with clubs and partisans. Citizens: Clubs, bills, and partisans! strike! beat them down! Down with the Capulets! down with the Montagues! —Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare What do these stage directions help the reader understand? Romeo is depressed each morning. Ans Montague: Many a morning hath he there ...

in which town is the play set? In what country do you suppose this town exists? - Answer- Verona, Italy In the prologue, Shakespeare tells us our two title characters are going to kill themselves. In fact, many scholars say that knowing the deaths are coming actually improves the play. How could this be? Explain your thoughts. - Answer- knowing the deaths could improve the play because it shows that this story is out of the ordinary because it doesn't end happily ever after like other storie...

Romeo and Juliet Prologue Questions with Complete Solutions Where is this play set? - ANSWER The play is set in Verona, Italy. What problem exists in this city? - ANSWER The feuds between the Capulet's and the Montague's. What does the term "star- crossed lovers" mean? - ANSWER It means that the pair of lovers were destined to die. Act One Scene One (I.I) - ANSWER Questions What are Sampson and Gregory's motivations for fighting with Mon...

In what city does this play take place? - Answer- Verona Why are Romeo and Juliet called "star-crossed" lovers? - Answer- They were meant to be by the alignment of the stars. Who is fighting at the beginning of the first scene? - Answer- The servants of the Montagues and Capulets. Who tries to break up the fighting? (at the beginning) - Answer- Prince Escalus What threat does the Prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet? - Answer- If they don't stop fighting, he will kill the...