What is Happening in R&J? A summary sheet to remember the important events & revelations in each scene What important information is the audience given in the prologue? What is happening in Act 1, Scene 1? What important information is the audience given?

Rising Action Act 1, Scenes 2 – 4 To understand the concept of fate in the play To practice translating Shakespearean English

Acting Parts 1:2 1:3 1:4 Capulet Lady Capulet Romeo Count Paris Nurse Peter the Servant Benvolio Romeo 1:3 Lady Capulet Nurse Juliet Peter the Servant 1:4 Romeo Benvolio Mercutio How does Lady Capulet describe Paris? What is Juliet’s response to her mother’s question? What does Paris ask of Capulet? What is Capulet’s response? What is Peter’s problem? What metaphor does Romeo use to describe his situation?

Juliet’s Birthday Lammas Eve is Juliet’s birthday – July 31st. The next day, called Lammas-tide, “the earliest corn to ripen was made into loaves, which was a festival celebrating the beginning of harvest.” “These associations with youth, plenty and ripening grain were also appropriate for Juliet who’s at ‘a pretty age.’” The play takes place at the beginning of July, a few weeks before Juliet’s 14th birthday.

Direct My Sail How does Shakespeare present the idea of fate? I fear too early, for my mind misgives Some consequence yet hanging in the stars Shall bitterly begin his fearful date With this night’s revels, and expire the term Of a despisèd life closed in my breast By some vile forfeit of untimely death. But he that hath the steerage of my course, Direct my sail. On, lusty gentlemen. Two PEEL paragraphs – one for every quote

Mercutio’s Speech Cut out the modern English translation of the speech, and place it in the correct order. What is the purpose of this speech? What does it reveal about Mercutio’s character?

“A pair of star-cross'd lovers..” Sun, Moon, and Gods In order to keep track of the allusions to the sun, moon, stars, and Roman gods mentioned in the play, look through Act 1, Scenes 1 – 4 and list every quote that mentions one of the topics. Act/Scene Quote Referring to… Explanation Prologue “A pair of star-cross'd lovers..” Romeo & Juliet Stars represent fate, saying that the lovers’ relationship was always meant to happen.