Romeo and Juliet Themes

How is the theme of youth and age portrayed in Romeo and Juliet?

• By not addressing the theme of youth and age at all

• By portraying the young characters as wise and mature

• Through the contrast between the impulsive actions of the young lovers and the more rational decisions made by the older characters.

• By showing the older characters as impulsive and reckless

How do the familial relationships influence the decisions of Romeo and Juliet?

• Romeo and Juliet's families fully support their decisions

• The familial relationships have no impact on their decisions

• The familial relationships create conflict and tension between their families, leading to tragic outcomes.

• The familial relationships lead to a happy ending for Romeo and Juliet

What are some examples of conflict and violence in the play?

• The play is filled with love and harmony, with no instances of violence

• Examples of conflict and violence in the play include the feud between the two families, the street fights between the characters, and the tragic deaths of the main characters.

• The characters all get along peacefully and never have any conflicts

• The families resolve their differences through peaceful discussions and compromise

Discuss the familial relationships in the play and their impact on the story.

• The familial relationships impact the story by causing unnecessary drama

• The familial relationships have no impact on the story

• The familial relationships impact the story by influencing character motivations, conflicts, and the overall plot.

• The familial relationships only impact the story in a positive way

Which statement below best explains how the deaths of Romeo and Juliet illustrate the "pointlessness of blind hatred."

• The Montegues and Capulets realize that their hatred has destroyed their own children.

• No one in either family is left to continue the hatred/fighting against the other family

• The Montegues and Capulets have finally decided to listen to Friar Laurence’s sound advice.

• The Prince will punish them severely if they do not end their feud.

Why do Capulet and Montague stop their feud at the end of the play?

• They realize that their hatred has destroyed their own children.

• No one in either family is left to continue fighting for them.

• They have finally heeded Friar Laurence’s sound advice.

• The Prince will punish them severely if they do not end their feud.

What are some instances of love and hate conflicting with each other in the play?

• Othello's love for Desdemona leading to his hatred towards her

• Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's love turning into hate

• Romeo and Juliet falling in love despite being from rival families

• Hamlet's conflicted feelings of love and hate towards his mother

What role do the older generation play in the events of the play?

• Protagonists

• Comic relief

• Mentors, advisors, or antagonists

• Love interests

Is this a theme?

I think love is the most important theme in the play because the play describes how unpredictable love is.

• Yes

• No.

Answer explanation

Theme is not an opinion nor plot.

Is this a theme?

Love can either improve or ruin your life.

• Yes.

• No.