Act+1+Reading+Guide

=Romeo and Juliet=

Act 1 Reading Guide

 * 1) What does the quarrel at the opening of Act I, Scene I tell us about the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets?
 * 2) What is the Prince’s attitude toward the feud? What penalty does he set for the next man who breaks the peace?
 * 3) What is wrong with Romeo when we first meet him? What does Benvolio suggest as a cure for him?
 * 4) What is Juliet’s feeling about marriage before she meets Romeo?
 * 5) What does she mean when she says, “I’ll look to like, if looking liking move”? Does she keep this promise?
 * 6) How do Juliet’s thoughts about marriage differ from what Lady Capulet expected?
 * 7) Looking at Mercutio’s long Queen Mab speech, what can you find about his attitude toward life? Find lines that specifically lead to your conclusions.
 * 8) What is Romeo’s reaction when he first sees Juliet? Are his feelings toward her similar to his feelings toward Rosaline? Is either more sincere than the other?
 * 9) How does Romeo react to the information that Juliet is a Capulet? Does the obstacle of their families’ lesson or heighten their attraction //to each other//? Please explain why or why not.