Topic - William Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet) [#Q25/L/WS/200725]
1. In the Prologue, what literary form does Shakespeare use to outline the story of 'Romeo and Juliet'?
2. What role does Prince Escalus play in the opening street brawl?
3. How does Lord Capulet initially respond to Paris's request to marry Juliet?
4. What is Romeo's emotional state when he first appears in Act I?
5. Why does Benvolio suggest attending the Capulet party?
6. Who delivers the invitation to the Capulet party to Romeo and Benvolio?
7. What dramatic irony occurs when Romeo agrees to attend the feast?
8. How does Tybalt react when he sees Romeo at the Capulet’s feast?
9. How does Lord Capulet respond to Tybalt’s anger at the feast?
10. What poetic structure do Romeo and Juliet use during their first conversation?
11. How is Juliet’s intelligence revealed during her first interaction with Romeo?
12. What warning does Juliet give herself after falling for Romeo?
13. What is Mercutio’s view on dreams as revealed in the Queen Mab speech?
14. How is the Nurse characterized in the first two acts?
15. Why is Juliet’s response to Romeo’s proposal cautious in Act II?
16. What role does Friar Laurence see himself playing in agreeing to marry Romeo and Juliet?
17. How does Romeo describe Juliet in the balcony scene?
18. What theme is echoed in the line 'These violent delights have violent ends'?
19. How does Juliet’s soliloquy before the Nurse returns from Romeo reflect her inner conflict?
20. How does Act II end on a note of suspense?
