Romeo and Juliet Act 1 and 2

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Who is Romeo in love with in Act 1, Scene 1?

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Romeo is in love with Rosaline.

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Why is Romeo in such a sad mood at the beginning of Act 1?

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Romeo was in love with Rosaline, but she did not love him back.

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How does Romeo find out about the Capulet's guest list?

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Romeo finds out because the servant can't read, so Romeo had to read it.

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What does the word 'dignity' suggest about the two households in the Prologue?

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The word 'dignity' suggests that both households are alike in social status.

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When Romeo sees Juliet on her balcony, he compares her to 'the sun'. What literary device is this?

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This is an example of a metaphor.

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What is the significance of the Prologue in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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The Prologue sets the stage for the story, introducing the main themes and the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.

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What does Juliet mean when she says, 'O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?'

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Juliet is lamenting why Romeo has to be a Montague, the enemy of her family.

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What role does Benvolio play in the early acts of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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Benvolio is Romeo's cousin and friend, who tries to help Romeo forget Rosaline.

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What is the main conflict introduced in Act 1 of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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The main conflict is the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.

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How does Tybalt react when he recognizes Romeo at the Capulet party?

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Tybalt becomes furious and wants to confront Romeo, but Lord Capulet stops him.