Tybalt: Capulet or Montague?
At the beginning of Act 1, what is Romeo depressed about? Be specific.
What solution to his depression does Benvolio propose? Details!
Why is Capulet unwilling to let Paris marry Juliet?
Explain the following passage. In other words, what is Juliet saying in plain English?
"O swear not by the inconstant moon that monthly changes in her circled orb, Lest that thy love prove likewise variable." (hint: "thy" means "your")
"Wherefore art thou Romeo?" Translate this question into normal English. (Bonus: what is she talking about?)
Who kills Mercutio?
What is Romeo's punishment for the very bad thing he did?
Friar Laurence says, "Shut up and be happy!" (more or less) Give two reasons he provides that Romeo should be happy about his punishment.
After learning of Tybalt's death, Juliet describes Romeo as a "damned saint" and "book containing such vile matter [but] so fairly bound." Explain how these oxymorons tell us about her feelings for Romeo at that moment.