Romeo and Juliet Act 1

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What is the purpose of the Prologue in Romeo and Juliet?

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To set the stage for the story as a whole.

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How does Benvolio plan to cure Romeo's lovesickness for Rosaline?

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He will show Romeo other, more beautiful, girls.

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Who does Romeo meet at the Capulet party?

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Juliet.

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What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo to get over Rosaline?

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Look at other women.

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What does biting one's thumb at another person signify?

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A rude, insulting gesture.

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Who are the two feuding families in Romeo and Juliet?

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The Montagues and the Capulets.

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What is the setting of Romeo and Juliet?

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Verona, Italy.

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What is the significance of the character Mercutio?

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He provides comic relief and represents a contrasting perspective on love.

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What does Romeo compare Juliet to when he first sees her?

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A rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear.

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What is the theme of fate in Romeo and Juliet?

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The idea that the characters are doomed by fate from the beginning.