Romeo and Juleit

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1. Why did Shakespeare begin his play with the prologue?

  • It was a common thing to do in Elizabethan times
  • He wanted to outline the conflict between the two families and Romeo and Juliet's death
  • Shakespeare began all of his plays with a prologue
  • He didn't know how else to start it
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2. What does 'O brother Montague' (spoken by Capulet) illustrate to the audience? (end of play)

  • They were related all along
  • They are now 'brothers' as the feud between the two families has ended
  • Capulet views Montague as his enemy
  • He wants to be his brother

3. Lady Capulet tells the Nurse to call Juliet to her. What does this tell us about Lady Capulet?

  • She's lazy
  • She is bossy and directs the nurse to do menial tasks
  • She's forgotten her daughter's name
  • She doesn't like Juliet

4. Which theme does Shakespeare present in the prologue?

  • Family and hate
  • Conflict and friendship
  • Love and hate
  • Love and family

5. 'Death-marked love' is an example of what?

  • Imagery
  • Onomatopoeia
  • Symbolism
  • Metaphor
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