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NOTES : * indicates personal opinion.

Romeo and Juliet

Prologue
The prologue is written in the form of a sonnet. A sonnet is a 14 line lyric poem with an iambic pentameter rhythm and a set rhyme scheme.

U / iamb               U / U / U / U / U /
pentameter - 5 feet

Rhyme
The rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet divides the poem into 3 quatrains and a rhyming couplet. The thought of the poem follows this division.

Quatrain 1
dignity          - A
scene          - B
mutiny          - A
unclean     - A
Quatrain 2
foes          - C
life          - D
over throw     - C
strife          - D
Quatrain 3
love          - E
rage          - F
remove     - E
stage          - F
Rhyming couplet
attend          - G
mend          - G

Act One
Scene One

1)  What should be achieved by the opening scene of the play? Give examples from this scene to illustrate your answer.

In the opening scene, several things should be established. The setting, scene, mood, and the conflict must be introduced. But, first, we must grab the audiences attention. There are many things that draw the audiences attention, including : Fighting, sex, loud shouts, many actors moving about, and jokes. In the first scene in Romeo and Juliet, the two characters Sampson and Gregory were joking around.

Scene Two

1)  *What do you think Paris’s later role will be?

I think that Paris will add conflict later on, and he will be against Juliet and Romeo. He will become quite jealous, and probably try to get revenge on Romeo.

2)  What is Capulet’s attitude to his wife and daughter?

Capulet loves and respects his wife and daughter. He seems protective of Juliet, which is understandable considering she is his only daughter. He wants her to be happily wed to Paris, and he wants her to support his decision about Paris.

3)  What use is made of coincidence?

Romeo and Benevolio just happen to meet the servant, who tells them about the party. Had they not run into him, Romeo would of never been able to meet Juliet.

4)  What is the dramatic purpose of Capulet’s party?

Capulet’s party gives Romeo a chance to meet Juliet, but more importantly, being a masked party, his identity can remain anonymous.

Scene Three

1)  What is the attitude of
a)  Lady Capulet
b)  Juliet
c)  The nurse
               … To Paris’s proposal.

a)  Lady Capulet was happy to hear his proposal, as she thinks her daughter is old enough, and Paris is a good man for her.
b)  Juliet, although not in love with anyone else, objects to being forcefully married by her father. But, being obedient she must obey her father.
c)  The nurse is ve...

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