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Describe how the initial fight in Act 1, scene 1 begins, and identify the individuals involved. Support your answer with a direct quote from the scene.
Describe how the initial fight in Act 1, scene 1 begins, and identify the individuals involved. Support your answer with a direct quote from the scene.
The fight starts with Sampson and Gregory, servants of the Capulets, provoking Abram and other Montague servants with insults and gestures. A quote would be Sampson saying, 'I will bite my thumb at them; which is a disgrace to them, if they bear it.'
Match the character with the personality trait that best describes them based on their actions and dialogue in Act 1, Scene 1:
Match the character with the personality trait that best describes them based on their actions and dialogue in Act 1, Scene 1:
Tybalt = Aggressive and eager to fight Benvolio = Peaceful and tries to avoid conflict Romeo = Melancholy and obsessed with Rosaline
Summarize Benvolio's advice to Romeo at the end of Act 1, scene 1 in your own words.
Summarize Benvolio's advice to Romeo at the end of Act 1, scene 1 in your own words.
Benvolio advises Romeo to forget about Rosaline by looking at other beautiful women and comparing them to her, suggesting that Romeo's love for Rosaline is based on an unrealistic ideal.
In Act 1, scene 2, Capulet suggests that girls who become mothers too early are 'too soon ______'.
In Act 1, scene 2, Capulet suggests that girls who become mothers too early are 'too soon ______'.
What is the significance of Benvolio's line, 'Compare her face with some that I shall show,/And I will make thee think thy swan a crow' in Act 1, scene 2?
What is the significance of Benvolio's line, 'Compare her face with some that I shall show,/And I will make thee think thy swan a crow' in Act 1, scene 2?
Romeo immediately and enthusiastically agrees to attend the Capulet party in hopes of seeing Rosaline.
Romeo immediately and enthusiastically agrees to attend the Capulet party in hopes of seeing Rosaline.
In Act 1, scene 2, how old is Capulet's daughter, Juliet?
In Act 1, scene 2, how old is Capulet's daughter, Juliet?
Provide a quote where the age of Juliet is mentioned.
Provide a quote where the age of Juliet is mentioned.
When Lady Capulet asks Juliet about her feelings on marriage, she asks, 'How stands your ______ to be married?'
When Lady Capulet asks Juliet about her feelings on marriage, she asks, 'How stands your ______ to be married?'
In Act 1, scene 3, Juliet responds to her mother's question about whether she can love Paris by saying, 'I'll look to like, if looking liking move; But no more deep will I endart mine eye Than your consent gives strength to make it fly.' What does this suggest about Juliet's feelings and intentions?
In Act 1, scene 3, Juliet responds to her mother's question about whether she can love Paris by saying, 'I'll look to like, if looking liking move; But no more deep will I endart mine eye Than your consent gives strength to make it fly.' What does this suggest about Juliet's feelings and intentions?
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How does the fight start in Act 1, Scene 1?
How does the fight start in Act 1, Scene 1?
The fight begins when Sampson and Gregory, two Capulet servants, provoke the Montague servants, Abram and Balthasar, with rude gestures and words.
Personality traits of Tybalt, Benvolio, and Romeo?
Personality traits of Tybalt, Benvolio, and Romeo?
Tybalt is fiery and aggressive, Benvolio is a peacemaker, and Romeo is melancholic due to unrequited love.
Benvolio's advice to Romeo at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
Benvolio's advice to Romeo at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
Benvolio advises Romeo to forget about Rosaline by looking at other beautiful women.
How old is Juliet?
How old is Juliet?
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Capulet's response to Paris about young mothers?
Capulet's response to Paris about young mothers?
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Who is Romeo in love with before Juliet?
Who is Romeo in love with before Juliet?
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Benvolio's 'swan a crow' comment?
Benvolio's 'swan a crow' comment?
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Does Romeo agree to go to the Capulet party?
Does Romeo agree to go to the Capulet party?
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Juliet's response to marriage?
Juliet's response to marriage?
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Juliet's willingness to love Paris?
Juliet's willingness to love Paris?
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Study Notes
- A fight breaks out, started by Sampson and Gregory, servants of the Capulet family, who provoke Abram and Balthasar, servants of the Montague family.
- Sampson bites his thumb at the Montagues, an insulting gesture that escalates the confrontation.
Tybalt
- Tybalt is aggressive and eager to fight Montagues.
- He says, "What, drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word, as I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee." This shows his intense hatred and willingness to fight.
Benvolio
- Benvolio is peace-loving and tries to stop the fight.
- He says, "I do but keep the peace: put up thy sword, or manage it to part these men with me." This demonstrates his desire to maintain peace.
Romeo
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Romeo is melancholic and consumed by unrequited love for Rosaline.
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He says, "I have lost myself; I am not here: This is not Romeo, he's some other where." This illustrates his lovesickness and detachment from the surrounding world.
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Benvolio advises Romeo to forget Rosaline by looking at other beautiful women, suggesting that comparing her to others will diminish her appeal.
Juliet's Age
- Juliet is thirteen years old.
- Quote: "She's not fourteen."
Capulet's words for Paris
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Capulet means that girls who marry too young are often damaged or die early in childbirth.
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He thinks Juliet is too young to be married
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Rosaline will be at Capulet's party
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Benvolio means Romeo should compare Rosaline to other beautiful women to see that she is not as beautiful as he thinks.
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Romeo agrees to go to the Capulet party reluctantly.
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He says, "I'll go along, no such sight to be shown, But to rejoice in splendour of mine own." He hopes to see Rosaline there.
Juliet's response to marriage
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Juliet responds "It is an honour that I dream not of." This suggests that she has not considered marriage and is not eager for it.
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Juliet's response "I'll look to like, if looking liking move; But no more deep will I endart mine eye Than your consent gives strength to make it fly." could mean that she will try to be open to liking Paris, but she will not fall in love with him more than her mother and father permit.
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