ACT 2 SCENE 4 Romeo Juliet Lets Review

Let’s Review The action of the drama rises, complicated by each new event or

T. (Lines 1 -17) ■Infer how Benvolio and Mercutio feel. Why do they feel

U. (Lines 18 -24) ■What is Mercutio saying in lines 18 -24 through his

Lines 44 -41 ■ Realize that the numerous allusions that Mercutio uses in his

V. (lines 34 -41) ■ Describe Mercutio’s attitude toward Romeo’s feelings based on his

W. Photograph on pg. 219 ■Why does this photograph create an ominous mood?

X. (lines 56 -72) ■ What do you notice about Romeo’s responses in this

Y. (lines 77 -81) ■ What does Mercutio think that he has accomplished through

Z. (lines 89 -108) ■ How has this encounter with the nurse present contract

A 2. (lines 110 -126) ■ How do Mercutio and Benvolio treat the nurse?

B 2. (lines 127 -139) ■ What does the reader know about the nurse’s

C 2. (lines 140 -168) ■ How does the nurse’s love for Juliet show

Quick Thought ■By taking Romeo’s coins, the nurse becomes an accomplice to the plan

D 2. (lines 155 -170) ■ Recall what the nurse said about Paris —Act

Fill in the blanks to make sure you understand Romeo’s instructions (lines 155 -168)

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ACT 2 SCENE 4 Romeo & Juliet

Let’s Review The action of the drama rises, complicated by each new event or crisis throughout the second act, creating tension and suspense. Remember TYBALT? ? Remember when we last saw him, he was angered by Romeo’s appearance at the Capulet’s feast…Remember that he wanted to fight Romeo

T. (Lines 1 -17) ■Infer how Benvolio and Mercutio feel. Why do they feel this way? ■How does this new event add a complication to the plot?

U. (Lines 18 -24) ■What is Mercutio saying in lines 18 -24 through his comparison of Tybalt to his namesake, the cat?

Lines 44 -41 ■ Realize that the numerous allusions that Mercutio uses in his speech is to joke about the depth of Romeo’s love for Rosaline.

V. (lines 34 -41) ■ Describe Mercutio’s attitude toward Romeo’s feelings based on his choice of words? ■ Apart from making fun of Romeo, why is Mercutio so aware of Romeo’s lovesick state? ■ What is the dramatic irony of Mercutio’s speech?

W. Photograph on pg. 219 ■Why does this photograph create an ominous mood?

X. (lines 56 -72) ■ What do you notice about Romeo’s responses in this exchange with Mercutio as compared to their conversation in Act 1—Scene 4 (lines 11 -26)

Y. (lines 77 -81) ■ What does Mercutio think that he has accomplished through his humor? ■ What is his opinion about people that brood over love? ■ Infer why Mercutio may feel this way.

Z. (lines 89 -108) ■ How has this encounter with the nurse present contract to the threat hanging over Romeo’s head? ■ Why does Shakespeare structure his play in this way?

A 2. (lines 110 -126) ■ How do Mercutio and Benvolio treat the nurse? ■ What do their actions tell you about their characters?

B 2. (lines 127 -139) ■ What does the reader know about the nurse’s purpose that Benvolio and Mercutio are unaware of?

C 2. (lines 140 -168) ■ How does the nurse’s love for Juliet show in her comments? ■ What does she say that she is going to tell Juliet? Why does Romeo question her?

Quick Thought ■By taking Romeo’s coins, the nurse becomes an accomplice to the plan

D 2. (lines 155 -170) ■ Recall what the nurse said about Paris —Act 1, Scene 3, line 77)? ■ What does she agree to help Romeo in his plan to marry Juliet?

Fill in the blanks to make sure you understand Romeo’s instructions (lines 155 -168) ■ Immediately, the nurse must tell Julie to _________ ■ In one hour, the nurse meet a man behind the abbey to _________ ■ Late that night, Romeo will use __________ to get to ________