Romeo and Juliet -­‐ Act 2 Organizer
Key Questions about the Act 2.1
1. Before Romeo makes his way to the Capulet house, he remains hidden and listens to his friends speak. What dramatic device is this? Why?
2. When Romeo slips over the garden wall and into the Capulet garden, he plans to seek out Juliet. What does this reveal about his new-­‐found love versus his interest in his friends?
2.2 1. As the scene opens, Romeo is speaking to himself about the various ways he Dinds Juliet beautiful. This is an example of an ASIDE (An actor’s comment or a short speech meant to be heard by the audience, but not by other performers; it is meant to reveal character’s innermost thoughts). What thoughts does Romeo reveal through this aside? What do these thoughts reveal about him?
2. In 2.2 Romeo and Juliet meet secretly and profess their love quickly, culminating in an agreement to get married. Even though the engagement is reached quickly, Romeo and Juliet do spend time discussing their love and the prospect of being together. Many literary critics believe that the young lovers get engaged too quickly, and are reckless in their decisions, but in this scene Juliet seems reasonable and questions whether she and Romeo are moving too quickly. Complete the chart below in as much detail as possible.
Ways that Juliet shows she is
responsible in her approach to her
relationship with Romeo
Quotation to prove your idea
Ways that Romeo shows he is
impractical in his approach to his
relationship with Juliet
Quotation to prove your idea
2.3 1. What has Romeo come to ask the Friar to do? (see lines 57-­‐64) 2. Find lines that illustrate how the Friar feels about Romeo’s approach to love and relationships. 3. Why does the Friar reluctantly agree to Romeo’s request? (see lines 90-­‐92)
2.4 1. Much of this scene is meant to be humourous. Why would Shakespeare include this scene? 2. How does the Nurse express that she cares about Juliet’s well-­‐being (lines 141-­‐146) 3. What are the details of the plan that Romeo shares with the Nurse? (see lines 154-­‐158;161-­‐165) 2.5
1. Why is Juliet so anxious for the nurse to return? What does this reveal about Juliet’s feelings about Romeo? 2.6 1. Explain how Romeo again foreshadows a tragic outcome of his marriage to Juliet (see lines 6-­‐8)
New ConIlicts:
Type?
Between Who?
Key lines that highlight the conIlict
Below you will Dind listed various types of love found in the play to date. For each type of love, cite examples from the text. Be sure to include where you found the quote (Act, scene, line number). Be prepared to explain how the quote is representative of the speciDic type of love.
1. Unrequited Love: Romeo for Rosaline, Paris for Juliet
2. Romantic Love: Romeo and Juliet
3. Parental Love: Lord and Lady Capulet for Juliet, Lord and Lady Montague for Romeo, Nurse for Juliet
4. Friendship: Romeo and Benvolio, Romeo and Mercutio, Romeo and Friar Laurence, Nurse and Juliet
5. Love of Family Honor: Tybalt, Mercutio, Romeo