Romeo & Juliet - Act II

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What does Mercutio mean when he says, 'He jests at scars that never felt a wound'?

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Mercutio jokes about love because he has never been in love.

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What does Juliet mean by, 'That which we call a rose/By any other word would smell as sweet'?

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She is proving that Romeo’s last name does not affect his character.

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Who is the speaker of the line, 'O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?'

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Juliet.

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How many days pass between Romeo meeting Juliet and the Friar agreeing to marry them?

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0. Romeo agrees to marry Juliet after the party and stays up till morning to talk to the Friar.

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Why does Romeo wish he were a glove on Juliet's hand?

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He would love to touch her cheek.

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What is the significance of the balcony scene in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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It symbolizes the romantic and forbidden love between Romeo and Juliet.

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What does the term 'star-crossed lovers' mean in the context of the play?

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It refers to lovers whose relationship is doomed to fail due to fate.

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What role does the Nurse play in Juliet's life?

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The Nurse acts as a confidante and messenger for Juliet.

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What is the theme of fate in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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Fate plays a crucial role in the tragic outcomes of the characters' lives.

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How does Shakespeare use foreshadowing in Act II?

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Foreshadowing hints at the tragic events that will unfold later in the play.