Characters and Adaptations in Romeo and Juliet

The video provides an overview of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', highlighting its enduring popularity and various adaptations, including films like Zeffirelli's 1968 version and 'West Side Story'. It introduces the main families: Montagues, Capulets, and the royal family, detailing their roles and relationships. Key characters like Romeo, Juliet, and their advisors are discussed, along with their traits and narrative functions. The video also covers the play's themes and character dynamics, offering insights into the story's structure and its cultural impact.

Who wrote the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

• Jane Austen

• Mark Twain

• Charles Dickens

• William Shakespeare

Which film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet was released in 1968?

• Warm Bodies

• West Side Story

• Gnomeo and Juliet

• Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet

In which city is the musical adaptation 'West Side Story' set?

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• New York City

• Boston

Which adaptation of Romeo and Juliet features zombies?

• Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet

• Warm Bodies

• Gnomeo and Juliet

• Romeo + Juliet

Who stars in the film 'Romeo + Juliet'?

• Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder

• Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes

• Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan

• Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

What is Romeo's tragic flaw?

• He is too loyal

• He is too violent

• He is too cautious

• He acts without thinking

Who is Romeo's cousin known for keeping the peace?

• Tybalt

• Mercutio

• Benvolio

• Paris

Who advises Romeo throughout the play?

• The Prince

• Lord Capulet

• Friar Laurence

• The Nurse

What is Juliet's tragic flaw?

• Her indecisiveness

• Her loyalty to Romeo

• Her ambition

• Her jealousy

Who is Juliet's hot-headed cousin?

• Mercutio

• Tybalt

• Paris

• Benvolio