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"Romeo and Juliet Film Study Guide"

The document provides a summary and guide to the structure and key events in William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet". It is divided into 5 Acts. Act I introduces the feuding families of Montague and Capulet and Romeo and Juliet first meeting at a Capulet ball. Act II details Romeo and Juliet falling in love and secretly marrying. Act III contains the death of Mercutio during a fight between the families, leading to Romeo killing Tybalt and being banished. Act IV has Juliet take a potion to fake her death to avoid marrying Paris. Act V concludes with both Romeo and Juliet dying by suicide after a series of miscommunications, leaving the families

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"Romeo and Juliet Film Study Guide"

The document provides a summary and guide to the structure and key events in William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet". It is divided into 5 Acts. Act I introduces the feuding families of Montague and Capulet and Romeo and Juliet first meeting at a Capulet ball. Act II details Romeo and Juliet falling in love and secretly marrying. Act III contains the death of Mercutio during a fight between the families, leading to Romeo killing Tybalt and being banished. Act IV has Juliet take a potion to fake her death to avoid marrying Paris. Act V concludes with both Romeo and Juliet dying by suicide after a series of miscommunications, leaving the families

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"Romeo and Juliet" Structure and Film Guide

Prologue General overview of the play by the Chorus.

Act I: When Eyes Meet Eyes In Verona


I:1 Gang fight between Capulets and Montagues Who starts the fight? Capulets -- Montagues
Family and friends worry about lovesick Romeo. Who is Romeo in love with? Rosaline -- Juliet
I:2 Paris discusses his suit for Juliet with her father. How many Summers does Capulet want to wait? 1 -- 2
Ben. and Romeo. decide to go to Cap's party to meet girls.
I:3 Lady Capulet, Nurse, Juliet discuss marriage with Paris. Who knows Juliet's age? Lady Capulet (her mom) -- Nurse
I:4 Montagues talk of dreams on way to party. What does M ercutio say dreams are product of ? idle --
prophetic
I:5 At party Romeo sees Juliet for first time. Which Capulet is angry that Montagues art present? Capulet --
Tybalt

Act II: Love and Marriage


II:1 Chorus tells of Romeo's change and his friends search. What does Romeo do when sees friends? run away -- talk with
them
II:2 Romeo & Juliet get engaged. What does Juliet say Romeo risks by coming to her? banishment --death
II:3 Romeo and Friar Lawrence set up wedding. Who's name has Romeo forgotten? Rosaline -- Juliet
II:4 Romeo and Mercutio discuss love.
Nurse comes to get plan from Romeo Who gives the Nurse the hardest time? Tybalt --
Mercutio
II:5 Nurse relays plan to Juliet. Why does Juliet think Nurse is taking so long? she's been killed -- is old
II:6 Friar L. marries R&J. No questions as marriage should be.

Act III: A Hateful World


III:1 Dog day fight leaving two dead. Does Tybalt kill Mercutio on purpose? yes -- no
III:2 Nurse tells Juliet about fight and Juliet rebels. Does Juliet hate Romeo for killing Tybalt. yes -- no
III:3 Suicidal Romeo. brought to senses by Friar&Nurse. What does Friar Lawrence. think of Romeo? blessed -- cursed
III:4 Paris and Capulet set date for Thursday What day is it? Mon -- Tues
III:5 Romeo & Juliet awake together and Romeo must go. Is Romeo willing to stay and die? yes -- no
Juliet refuses to marry Paris.
Even Nurse tells Juliet to marry Paris, and so she must go on her own.

ActIV: Juliet's Wedding


IV:1 Various planning for various weddings. Is Paris revolting or what? yes -- no
IV:2 Wedding prep & Juliet. "gives in" to Capulet. J. honest with Cap. about trip to Friar Lawrence's yes -- no
IV:3 Juliet goes for it. Is Juliet scared to take the potion? yes -- no
IV:4 The Capulets prepare for their daughter's wedding.
IV:5 Juliet found dead, now its a funeral. Is Juliet really dead? yes -- no

Act V: Together For Eternity


V:1 Romeo hears of Juliet's death and seeks his bride. Who is Romeo going to defy? gravity -- stars
V:2 Friar John tells Friar Lawrence he couldn't deliver message because of plague ("on both your houses")
V:3 This is the end.
Notes:

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