Rosaline will be there – she is Romeo’s love. The servant informs them that if they are not Montagues they may attend the party. Important points Fate brings Romeo in contact with the illiterate servant. Scene III The scene takes place in the Capulet’s house. It is almost party time and Lady Capulet, the Nurse and Juliet are in Juliet’s room. The Nurse is introduced in this scene. The Nurse gives us background about Juliet. She, the Nurse, is rough and funny and talks often of sex. Lady Capulet informs Juliet Paris wishes to marry her. Juliet says she is not interested in marriage but will meet Paris. Important points: Pre-arranged marriage of Juliet and Paris is suggested. Scene IV Romeo and Benvolio are on their way to the Capulet’s party and they are trying to decide how they will get in. Benvolio says they will stay for one dance only. Romeo says his heart is too heavy and he will not dance. Mercutio is introduced as a character who loves fun and acts very silly during this scene. Mercutio teases Romeo and says the party will cheer him up. Romeo has a strong feeling that bad things will happen as a result of this party. Important points: Foreshadowing of danger as seen by Romeo Scene V We see a playful group of servants and then we are back to the party where Lord Capulet is greeting those who enter. Romeo and Benvolio enter wearing masks so no one knows they are Montagues. Rosaline is at the party but Romeo is enchanted by Juliet. Romeo speaks to Tybalt and he recognizes him as a Montague. Tybalt wants to fight Romeo but Capulet says no. Romeo finally meets Juliet. Both are enchanted by one another and Romeo feels great when he kisses her hand. They are interrupted by the Nurse and she tells Juliet that Romeo is a Montague. Romeo also discovers Juliet’s identity. Important points Romeo and Juliet’s first encounter (love at first sight) Reactions when they find out whom each other are Possible foreshadowing of their meeting
Rosaline will be there – she is Romeo’s love. The servant informs them that if they are not Montagues they may attend the party. Important points Fate brings Romeo in contact with the illiterate servant. Scene III The scene takes place in the Capulet’s house. It is almost party time and Lady Capulet, the Nurse and Juliet are in Juliet’s room. The Nurse is introduced in this scene. The Nurse gives us background about Juliet. She, the Nurse, is rough and funny and talks often of sex. Lady Capulet informs Juliet Paris wishes to marry her. Juliet says she is not interested in marriage but will meet Paris. Important points: Pre-arranged marriage of Juliet and Paris is suggested. Scene IV Romeo and Benvolio are on their way to the Capulet’s party and they are trying to decide how they will get in. Benvolio says they will stay for one dance only. Romeo says his heart is too heavy and he will not dance. Mercutio is introduced as a character who loves fun and acts very silly during this scene. Mercutio teases Romeo and says the party will cheer him up. Romeo has a strong feeling that bad things will happen as a result of this party. Important points: Foreshadowing of danger as seen by Romeo Scene V We see a playful group of servants and then we are back to the party where Lord Capulet is greeting those who enter. Romeo and Benvolio enter wearing masks so no one knows they are Montagues. Rosaline is at the party but Romeo is enchanted by Juliet. Romeo speaks to Tybalt and he recognizes him as a Montague. Tybalt wants to fight Romeo but Capulet says no. Romeo finally meets Juliet. Both are enchanted by one another and Romeo feels great when he kisses her hand. They are interrupted by the Nurse and she tells Juliet that Romeo is a Montague. Romeo also discovers Juliet’s identity. Important points Romeo and Juliet’s first encounter (love at first sight) Reactions when they find out whom each other are Possible foreshadowing of their meeting
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