Romeo and Juliet Timeline Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What happened on Sunday morning?

The Montagues and Capulets fought in the streets and were broken up by Prince Escalus. Romeo was pining for Rosaline who had rejected him.

What do Lord Capulet and Paris discuss on Sunday afternoon?

They talk about arranging a marriage to Juliet.

What does Lady Capulet tell Juliet on Sunday night?

She tells Juliet that Paris wants to marry her.

What event occurs when Romeo and friends arrive outside the Capulet house on Sunday night?

Romeo and Juliet meet at the party and fall in love, while Tybalt is angry that Romeo came. Signup and view all the answers

What significant decision do Romeo and Juliet make during the balcony scene?

They decide that they will get married the next morning. Signup and view all the answers

What does Romeo do on Monday morning?

He goes to Friar Laurence to arrange the wedding. Signup and view all the answers

What warning does the Nurse give to Romeo on Monday noon?

The Nurse warns Romeo that he better not be toying with Juliet because Paris genuinely wants to marry her. Signup and view all the answers

What happens on Monday afternoon when Romeo and Juliet meet at Friar Laurence's cell?

They get married. Signup and view all the answers

What tragic event unfolds on Monday afternoon involving Mercutio and Tybalt?

Mercutio fights Tybalt, Tybalt kills Mercutio, and then Romeo kills Tybalt. Signup and view all the answers

What does Juliet wish for on Monday late afternoon?

She yearns for night to fall so that Romeo will be able to come. Signup and view all the answers

What does Lord Capulet decide regarding Juliet on Monday night?

He decides that Juliet shall marry Paris on Thursday. Signup and view all the answers

What plan does Friar Laurence suggest to Juliet on Tuesday?

He suggests that she take a drug that will make her look dead so that she can sneak away with Romeo. Signup and view all the answers

What does Juliet do on Tuesday night?

She drinks the drug. Signup and view all the answers

What do the Capulets discover on Wednesday morning?

They discover Juliet's 'dead' body. Signup and view all the answers

What does Romeo learn in Mantua on Thursday afternoon?

He learns from Balthasar that Juliet is dead. Signup and view all the answers

What does Friar Laurence do after learning that Friar John was unable to deliver the message to Romeo?

He writes another letter to Romeo and leaves for the crypt to meet Juliet when she wakes. Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the confrontation at Juliet's tomb on Thursday-Friday night?

Paris confronts Romeo, and Romeo kills him. Romeo then kills himself after Juliet awakens. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sunday Morning

Street fight erupts between Montagues and Capulets, broken up by Prince Escalus.
Romeo is heartbroken over unrequited love for Rosaline.

Sunday Afternoon

Lord Capulet discusses marriage arrangements for Juliet with Paris.
Romeo and Benvolio learn about Rosaline's invitation to Capulet's party; they decide to crash it.

Sunday Night

Lady Capulet informs Juliet about Paris's marriage proposal.
Romeo and his friends arrive at the Capulet house.
Romeo and Juliet meet at the party and fall in love; Tybalt becomes enraged over Romeo's presence.
Famous balcony scene occurs where Romeo and Juliet agree to marry the next day.

Monday Morning

Romeo visits Friar Laurence to arrange the wedding.

Monday Noon

Benvolio and Mercutio search for Romeo due to Tybalt's duel challenge.
The Nurse warns Romeo to take Juliet's feelings seriously as Paris is interested in her.

Monday Afternoon

Juliet grows anxious as the Nurse delays in delivering Romeo's message.
Romeo and Juliet secretly marry in Friar Laurence's cell.

Monday Afternoon (Conflict)

Benvolio and Mercutio encounter Tybalt; a duel ensues.
Mercutio is killed by Tybalt, who is then slain by Romeo.
Prince orders Romeo's banishment for killing Tybalt.

Monday Late Afternoon

Juliet longs for nightfall for Romeo's return.
The Nurse informs Juliet of Tybalt's death and Romeo’s banishment.

Monday Night

Friar Laurence tells Romeo about his banishment.
The Nurse brings Romeo to Juliet for a brief meeting.

Monday Night (New Arrangements)

Lord Capulet decides Juliet will marry Paris on Thursday.

Tuesday Morning

Romeo departs for Mantua after spending the night with Juliet.
Juliet is pressured to marry Paris by morning.

Tuesday (Morn/Afternoon)

Paris consults Friar Laurence about the upcoming wedding.
Juliet seeks advice from Friar Laurence, who proposes a plan involving a sleeping potion.

Tuesday Night

Lord Capulet plans a grand wedding celebration.
Juliet consumes the potion to feign death.

Wednesday Morning

Paris arrives early to prepare for the wedding.

Wednesday Morning (Discovery)

The Capulets discover Juliet's seemingly lifeless body.

Thursday Afternoon

In Mantua, Romeo learns from Balthasar about Juliet’s death.
Romeo purchases poison from an Apothecary.

Thursday Night

Friar Laurence finds out that his message didn't reach Romeo.
He writes a new letter and plans to meet Juliet in the crypt upon her awakening.

Thursday-Friday (Late Night - Early Morning)

Paris and his servant arrive at Juliet's tomb; Romeo and Balthasar follow.
A confrontation occurs; Romeo kills Paris and later takes poison.
Juliet awakens, finds Romeo dead, and chooses to end her own life.
Authorities arrive to find multiple dead bodies; news spreads of Lady Montague's death due to grief over Romeo's banishment.
The Prince reprimands both families, leading to an end of the longstanding feud.

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Explore the key events in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' with this timeline flashcard quiz. Each card presents a significant moment, from street fights to marriage arrangements. Test your knowledge of the progression of this classic tragedy!