Characters and Conflict in Romeo and Juliet, Part 3 Answers

Impulsive, emotional Romeo acts as a character foil for

Compare Romeo and Mercutio in these lines from Act I, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet.Romeo: Give me a torch: I am not for this ambling;Being but heavy, I will bear the light.Mercutio: Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance.Romeo: Not I, believe me: you have dancing shoesWith nimble soles; I have a soul of lead.

Which of Juliet’s lines best shows her respect for her mother?

Read this dialogue spoken by Lord Capulet in Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet.You are welcome, gentlemen! Come, musicians, play. A hall! a hall! give room, and foot it, girls. [Music plays, and they dance.]More light, ye knaves! and turn the tables up,And quench the fire, the room has grown too hot

Which of Juliet’s lines best shows that she understands Romeo’s identity?

Read the lines from Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet.Romeo: [To JULIET.] If I profane with my unworthiest handThis holy shrine, the gentle sin is this;My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready standTo smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss.Juliet: Good pilgrim, you do wrong your hand too much,Which mannerly devotion shows in this;For saints have hands that pilgrims’ hands do touch,And palm to palm is holy palmers’ kiss.

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Read the dialogue between Romeo and Mercutio found in Act I, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet.Romeo: Give me a torch: I am not for this ambling;Being but heavy, I will bear the light.Mercutio: Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance.Romeo: Not I, believe me: you have dancing shoesWith nimble soles; I have a soul of leadSo stakes me to the ground I cannot move.

Read the dialogue from Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet.Capulet: Why, how now, kinsman! wherefore storm you so?Tybalt: Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe;A villain that is hither come in spite,To scorn at our solemnity this night.Capulet: Young Romeo, is it?Tybalt: ’Tis he, that villain Romeo.Capulet: Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone:

Which pair of characters have a relationship based on caregiving?