Act II, Scene I A lane by the wall of Capulets orchard.

1. Romeo slips away from his friends; the practical, vulgar Mercutio makes some indecent
comments about Rosaline. What misapprehension are Mercutio and Benvolio under? What
truth does the audience know?
They think that Romeo is still in love with Rosaline. The audience knows that Romeo is now in love with
Juliet.

Act II, Scene II Capulets orchard.

1. Romeos first speech is among the most famous of Shakespeares soliloquies. What is the main idea in
it? Put the last seven lines of this speech into your own words.
The main idea is that Romeo is saying the ways of how Juliet is so lovely.

Her face (cheek) is brighter than the stars.

Her eyes shine so bright, that they could light up the night sky.
When she leans her head against her hand, I wish that I were that glove, so that I could touch her cheek.

2. Does Juliet know that Romeo is beneath her window?

No, because she later asks who is there when she hears a man
3. One of the most famous lines in English occurs when Juliet explains: O Romeo, Romeo! Wherfore art
thou Romeo? What do these lines mean?

She is asking a rhetorical question of why Romeo has to be a Capulet.

4. Juliet makes a secret vow to Romeo; what is it? What is the significance of this quote in relation to a
major theme of the play?
Deny thy father and refuse thy name.
Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love,
And Ill no longer be a Capulet.

Romeo needs to forget about his father and change him name, and if not, Juliet vows to Romeo that she
will become a Montague. There is a theme of their two families feuding, and so this text shows that
Juliet cares more for Romeo than the feud.

5. Juliet is embarrassed that Romeo has overheard how she feels about him, but she decides to ignore
convention. Although deeply in love herself, how does she show herself to be shrewd and
knowledgeable about men? What concern does Juliet reveal in her private thoughts?

She begins to tell Romeo that she is trying not to come off too strong, and that she knows how
Romeo might react to her actions, and also that she wants to make sure that Romeo truly loves her.

6. What second thoughts does Juliet have? Quote the passage that reveals these thoughts. What literary
terms are used in her comments?
Well, do not swear. Although I joy in thee, I have no joy in this contract tonight. It is too rash, too
unadvised, too sudden, too like the lightning, which doth cease to be ere one can say It lightens.
Sweet, good night. This bud of love, by summers ripening breath, may prove a beauteous flower when
next we meet. Good night, good night. As sweet repose and rest come to thy heart as that within my
breast.
Simile
7. After an exchange of vows, the Nurse calls, and Juliet must leave. What is Romeos feeling as he
stands there?

He feels as if this night is all a dream, because its too good to be true.

8. When Juliet reappears, what does she tell Romeo?

If you want to marry me, let me know by tomorrow. I will surrender to you, and we can run away
together.

9. It is apparent that neither Romeo nor Juliet wants the night to end. What is Juliets famous parting
line?

Good night, good night. Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say good night till it be morrow.

10. What decision does Romeo make?

He is going to go ask his priest for advice and council about their marriage.