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Based on your knowledge of these characters, decide which emotions motivate their actions.
What motivates Tybalt to try to confront Romeo at the Capulets’ party?
What motivates Romeo to sneak into Juliet’s courtyard?
What motivates Friar Laurence to agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
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Tybalt — anger, wounded pride, and loyalty. Tybalt is furious at the Montagues and sees Romeo’s presence at a Capulet event as a deliberate insult. His hot temper, sense of family honor, and desire to defend the Capulet name drive him to confront and fight Romeo.
Romeo — passionate love and longing (with impulsiveness). Romeo is driven by intense romantic desire for Juliet and an urgent need to be near her. His idealized, all-consuming love and youthful impulsiveness make him risk sneaking into the orchard despite the dangers and the family feud.
Friar Laurence — hope for reconciliation and practical idealism, mixed with sympathy. The Friar is moved by pity for the lovers and by a hopeful belief that their marriage might turn the families’ hatred into peace. He also wants to do some good and see love used to heal feuds, so he agrees despite misgivings about haste and consequences.
Romeo — passionate love and longing (with impulsiveness). Romeo is driven by intense romantic desire for Juliet and an urgent need to be near her. His idealized, all-consuming love and youthful impulsiveness make him risk sneaking into the orchard despite the dangers and the family feud.
Friar Laurence — hope for reconciliation and practical idealism, mixed with sympathy. The Friar is moved by pity for the lovers and by a hopeful belief that their marriage might turn the families’ hatred into peace. He also wants to do some good and see love used to heal feuds, so he agrees despite misgivings about haste and consequences.
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