Romeo and Juliet BALCONY SCENE FLASHCARD

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Who does Romeo plan to go see after he leaves Juliet?

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Romeo plans to see Friar Laurence, the priest.

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How does Romeo describe Juliet's beauty when he first sees her at the balcony?

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Romeo describes Juliet's beauty as bright as the sun.

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What time does Juliet say she will send a messenger to Romeo?

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Juliet says she will send a messenger to Romeo by 9 o'clock.

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What does Juliet say about names?

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Juliet says that names are meaningless.

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What does Romeo say helps him climb over the high walls to Juliet?

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Romeo says that his love for Juliet helps him climb over the high walls.

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

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The balcony symbolizes the divide between the two lovers and their families, as well as the romantic ideal of love.

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What theme is highlighted in the balcony scene?

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The theme of love versus fate is highlighted in the balcony scene.

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How does Juliet feel about her family's feud with the Montagues?

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Juliet feels that the feud is meaningless and wishes it did not exist.

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What metaphor does Romeo use to describe Juliet during the balcony scene?

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Romeo uses the metaphor of Juliet being the sun to describe her beauty.

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What does Juliet mean when she says, 'O, swear not by the moon'?

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Juliet means that she does not want Romeo to swear by the moon, as it is inconsistent and changes.