What happened between Romeo and Rosaline?
Although an unseen character, her role is important: Romeo’s unrequited love for Rosaline leads him to try to catch a glimpse of her at a gathering hosted by the Capulet family, during which he first spots Juliet….
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| Created by | William Shakespeare |
How did Romeo meet Juliet?
Juliet and Romeo meet and fall instantly in love at a masked ball of the Capulets, and they profess their love when Romeo, unwilling to leave, climbs the wall into the orchard garden of her family’s house and finds her alone at her window.
Who is Romeo’s best friend?
Mercutio
Romeo’s friends are: Mercutio – his best friend. Friar Lawrence – marries Romeo and Juliet.
What does Benvolio say to Romeo about Rosaline?
Benvolio’s advice to Romeo is to just quit thinking about Rosaline. Romeo cannot believe this is possible and asks Benvolio how he is supposed to do that. Benvolio tells him to do it by looking at other girls. He figures that Romeo should look at other beautiful girls and that will make him forget Rosaline.
Who is Juliet supposed to marry?
Paris
Lord Capulet tells Juliet she must marry a man called Paris, not knowing she is already married. Friar Laurence gives Juliet a potion that will make her appear dead so she does not have to marry again. He sends Romeo a note to explain the plan and Juliet takes the potion. Her body is moved to the family tomb.
Who sells poison to Romeo?
The Apothecary
The Apothecary says that he has just such a thing, but that selling poison in Mantua carries the death sentence. Romeo replies that the Apothecary is too poor to refuse the sale. The Apothecary finally relents and sells Romeo the poison.
Why do Sampson and Gregory fight with the Montagues?
Why do Sampson and Gregory fight with Montague’s men? Sampson & Gregory want to fight the Montague men because they want to fight for their master, Capulet. Benvolio and Tybalt come upon the servants fighting. Contrast their reactions to the fight.
How could Montagues Romeo and Benvolio go to a Capulet’s house when they are enemies?
Romeo and Benvolio crash the party wearing masks. He asks Romeo to read the list for him, and in this way Romeo his friend Benvolio learn that there will be “a fair assembly” at the Capulets’ home.