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William Shakespeare was born in the town _Stratford-upon-Avon__________________ in the center of England and was baptized in ___23rd April 1564_______. He moved to __London_____________ in 1592 to become part of the theatre scene.
Many of Shakespeare’s plays were performed in the _______________ _______________, and Shakespeare himself acted in some of his plays.
_______________ are sections of a drama that are separated by time or location.
_______________ _______________ tell the team putting a drama together what is happening on stage. These are NOT read aloud by the actors.
Romeo & Juliet:
In the prologue of Romeo & Juliet, how does Shakespeare let you know the tragic ending of the story right at the very beginning?
What is the Prince's decree after breaking up the fight between the Montagues and Capulets? Why is this important?
When we first meet Romeo, what kind of mood is he in? What is the reason for his mood?
Why does Romeo desire to attend the Capulet party?
How could Montagues Romeo and Benvolio go to the Capulet’s party when their families are enemies?
How does Juliet respond to her mother's suggestion of marriage to Paris?
What does Juliet's attitude towards marriage tell us about her character?
What themes do you see developing in these opening scenes?
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- Stratford-upon-Avon
- 23rd April 1564 (traditional birthdate; he was baptized in April 1564)
- London
- the Globe Theatre
- Scenes
- Stage directions
Romeo & Juliet — answers
1) How does the prologue tell you the tragic ending at the start?
- The prologue calls them “a pair of star-cross’d lovers” who “take their life,” directly telling the audience that Romeo and Juliet will die (and that their deaths will end the feud).
2) What is the Prince’s decree after breaking up the fight? Why is this important?
- He decrees that anyone who disturbs the peace again will be put to death. This raises the stakes for further violence, shows the feud’s seriousness, and foreshadows harsh consequences (e.g., for Romeo later).
3) When we first meet Romeo, what mood is he in? Why?
- He is melancholy and lovesick, brooding over unrequited love for Rosaline.
4) Why does Romeo want to attend the Capulet party?
- Because Rosaline will be there and he hopes to see/woo her (and Benvolio also persuades him to compare other beauties).
5) How can Montagues Romeo and Benvolio go to the Capulet party when their families are enemies?
- They crash the party uninvited and wear masks; also a Capulet servant mistakes Romeo’s servant for someone who can read the guest list, which enables them to learn about the party.
6) How does Juliet respond to her mother’s suggestion of marriage to Paris?
- Juliet answers politely but noncommittally: she says she hasn’t thought about marriage and will “look to like” him if possible, but makes no promise.
7) What does Juliet’s attitude toward marriage tell us about her character?
- She is young and respectful of her parents, sensible and cautious rather than impulsive, and capable of measured, independent thought (she won’t vow love without feeling it).
8) What themes are developing in these opening scenes?
- Major themes: love vs. hate (passionate love amid family feud), fate vs. free will (foreshadowing and “star-cross’d” idea), public violence and its consequences, appearance vs. reality (masks, social roles), youth and impulsive passion, and the clash between private desire and social order.
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- 23rd April 1564 (traditional birthdate; he was baptized in April 1564)
- London
- the Globe Theatre
- Scenes
- Stage directions
Romeo & Juliet — answers
1) How does the prologue tell you the tragic ending at the start?
- The prologue calls them “a pair of star-cross’d lovers” who “take their life,” directly telling the audience that Romeo and Juliet will die (and that their deaths will end the feud).
2) What is the Prince’s decree after breaking up the fight? Why is this important?
- He decrees that anyone who disturbs the peace again will be put to death. This raises the stakes for further violence, shows the feud’s seriousness, and foreshadows harsh consequences (e.g., for Romeo later).
3) When we first meet Romeo, what mood is he in? Why?
- He is melancholy and lovesick, brooding over unrequited love for Rosaline.
4) Why does Romeo want to attend the Capulet party?
- Because Rosaline will be there and he hopes to see/woo her (and Benvolio also persuades him to compare other beauties).
5) How can Montagues Romeo and Benvolio go to the Capulet party when their families are enemies?
- They crash the party uninvited and wear masks; also a Capulet servant mistakes Romeo’s servant for someone who can read the guest list, which enables them to learn about the party.
6) How does Juliet respond to her mother’s suggestion of marriage to Paris?
- Juliet answers politely but noncommittally: she says she hasn’t thought about marriage and will “look to like” him if possible, but makes no promise.
7) What does Juliet’s attitude toward marriage tell us about her character?
- She is young and respectful of her parents, sensible and cautious rather than impulsive, and capable of measured, independent thought (she won’t vow love without feeling it).
8) What themes are developing in these opening scenes?
- Major themes: love vs. hate (passionate love amid family feud), fate vs. free will (foreshadowing and “star-cross’d” idea), public violence and its consequences, appearance vs. reality (masks, social roles), youth and impulsive passion, and the clash between private desire and social order.
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