Prologue & Act 1 Scene 1

Romeo and Juliet
Prologue & Act 1 Scene 1

Determine and Analyze the Meaning of the Text

​Directions: Type your responses to the questions to determine and analyze the meaning of the Prologue from Romeo and Juliet.

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Based on the Prologue, what themes do you think will emerge in the play?

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What lines support this theme?

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What events happen in these lines?

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What conflict does Romeo experience?

o   What does the Prince say to the Capulets and the Montagues about their feud?

o   How does the Prince react to the fighting?

o   Is his response positive or negative?

o   The Prince says “If ever you disturb our streets again. Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace.” What does he mean by these lines?

o   How does this relate to the details we read in the Prologue?

Open Ended

What does the Prince say to the Capulets and the Montagues about their feud?

Open Ended

How does the Prince react to the fighting? Is his response positive or negative?

Open Ended

The Prince says “If ever you disturb our streets again. Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace.” What does he mean by these lines?

Open Ended

How does this relate to the details we read in the Prologue?