Prologue and scenes i, ii, and iii
Prologue:
Scene i:
Romeo has run off after the feast, leaving Benvolio and Mercutio to try and find him. Benvolio worriedly asks Mercutio to help call Romeo back, which he does so in a vulgar and mocking fashion. Eventually they decide to leave, because Romeo does not want to be found.
Scene ii:
Romeo sees Juliet at her window (usually shown as a balcony in plays/movies) and speaks to himself about her. He doesn't alert her to his presence, and eventually she starts talking to herself as well, loudly enough for Romeo to hear. Hearing Juliet speak highly of him, Romeo makes his presence known, and the two talk of their love towards one another.
Scene iii:
We meet Friar Lawrence, who seems to have a very strong knowledge of herbs and plants. He takes a moment to consider the good things plants can do for people, while mentioning the potential evil they are capable of as well
Romeo finds Friar Lawrence, and attempts to convince the friar to marry Romeo and Juliet.
Eventually Friar Lawrence agrees, and Romeo is glad that he will be marrying his love.
- What form is it written in?
- What is the purpose of this prologue to Act II?
Scene i:
Romeo has run off after the feast, leaving Benvolio and Mercutio to try and find him. Benvolio worriedly asks Mercutio to help call Romeo back, which he does so in a vulgar and mocking fashion. Eventually they decide to leave, because Romeo does not want to be found.
- another glimpse into Mercutio's character
- Shakespeare shows us his use of vulgar language and jokes, which juxtaposes nicely with Romeo's beautiful language in the next scene
Scene ii:
Romeo sees Juliet at her window (usually shown as a balcony in plays/movies) and speaks to himself about her. He doesn't alert her to his presence, and eventually she starts talking to herself as well, loudly enough for Romeo to hear. Hearing Juliet speak highly of him, Romeo makes his presence known, and the two talk of their love towards one another.
- Romeo and Juliet just met, and already they're engaged?
- Keep in mind the use of literary devices within this scene (which literary devices does Shakespeare use?)
Scene iii:
We meet Friar Lawrence, who seems to have a very strong knowledge of herbs and plants. He takes a moment to consider the good things plants can do for people, while mentioning the potential evil they are capable of as well
- What literary device does this thought demonstrate? (hint: he's talking about the danger of plants, and the potential deadliness of them)
Romeo finds Friar Lawrence, and attempts to convince the friar to marry Romeo and Juliet.
- How does Friar Lawrence respond? What are his reasons for refusing?
Eventually Friar Lawrence agrees, and Romeo is glad that he will be marrying his love.
- What makes Friar Lawrence agree to the wedding?