Romeo and Juliet Act II, Study notes of English Literature

Download Romeo and Juliet Act II and more Study notes English Literature in PDF only on Docsity! Romeo and Juliet Act II Answer the following questions in complete sentences on a separate piece of paper. Answers should be thorough, with specific examples from the play. Prologue 1. In two sentences or less, summarize the main idea(s) in the prologue. Act II, scene i 1. What do Romeo’s friends not know about him at this point that the audience knows? 2. How do Benvolio and Mercutio each treat Romeo when they cannot locate him after the party? Act II, scene ii 1. How is Juliet able to express her feelings about Romeo without appearing too forward? 2. List at least three comparisons Romeo makes concerning Juliet. 3. What are some of Juliet’s fears in this scene? 4. Why does Juliet say, “I have no joy of this contract tonight.” 5. What plans do Romeo and Juliet make at the end of the scene? 6. How would you describe both Romeo and Juliet in two sentences each? Act II, scene iii 1. What weaknesses in Romeo’s character does Friar Laurence point out? 2. How does Romeo justify himself? 3. What are some examples that illustrate that the friar is a wise man? 4. What does Friar Laurence agree to do for Romeo and Juliet, and why? Act II, scene iv 1. Why does Mercutio think Romeo is in such a good mood suddenly? 2. Why do you think Romeo doesn’t share his plans with his friends? 3. Describe the nurse’s opinion of Romeo. 4. What plan do the nurse and Romeo make? Act II, scene v 1. Why is Juliet so impatient at the beginning of this scene? 2. How does the nurse further test Juliet’s patience? 3. What happens to make Juliet happy? Act II, scene vi 1. Describe Romeo and Juliet’s behavior at Friar Laurence’s cell. 2. What happens at the end of this scene?