Analysis of Act 2 Scene 4 in Romeo & Juliet
Dive into the complexities and character dynamics in Act 2 Scene 4 of Romeo & Juliet where tension rises as Mercutio and Benvolio navigate the aftermath of Tybalt's anger towards Romeo. Explore Mercutio's witty banter, Romeo's changing responses, and the encounter with the Nurse, all adding layers to the plot and character development.
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ACT 2 SCENE 4 Romeo & Juliet
Lets Review The action of the drama rises, complicated by each new event or crisis throughout the second act, creating tension and suspense. Remember TYBALT?? Remember when we last saw him, he was angered by Romeo s appearance at the Capulet s feast Remember that he wanted to fight Romeo
T. (Lines 1-17) Infer how Benvolio and Mercutio feel. Why do they feel this way? How does this new event add a complication to the plot?
U. (Lines 18-24) What is Mercutio saying in lines 18-24 through his comparison of Tybalt to his namesake, the cat?
Lines 44-41 Realize that the numerous allusions that Mercutio uses in his speech is to joke about the depth of Romeo s love for Rosaline.
V. (lines 34-41) Describe Mercutio s attitude toward Romeo s feelings based on his choice of words? Apart from making fun of Romeo, why is Mercutio so aware of Romeo s lovesick state? What is the dramatic irony of Mercutio s speech?
W. Photograph on pg. 219 Why does this photograph create an ominous mood?
X. (lines 56-72) What do you notice about Romeo s responses in this exchange with Mercutio as compared to their conversation in Act 1 Scene 4 (lines 11-26)
Y. (lines 77-81) What does Mercutio think that he has accomplished through his humor? What is his opinion about people that brood over love? Infer why Mercutio may feel this way.
Z. (lines 89-108) How has this encounter with the nurse present contract to the threat hanging over Romeo s head? Why does Shakespeare structure his play in this way?
A2. (lines 110-126) How do Mercutio and Benvolio treat the nurse? What do their actions tell you about their characters?
B2. (lines 127-139) What does the reader know about the nurse s purpose that Benvolio and Mercutio are unaware of?
C2. (lines 140-168) How does the nurse s love for Juliet show in her comments? What does she say that she is going to tell Juliet? Why does Romeo question her?
Quick Thought By taking Romeo s coins, the nurse becomes an accomplice to the plan
D2. (lines 155-170) Recall what the nurse said about Paris Act 1, Scene 3, line 77)? What does she agree to help Romeo in his plan to marry Juliet?
Fill in the blanks to make sure you understand Romeo s instructions (lines 155-168) Immediately, the nurse must tell Julie to __________________ In one hour, the nurse meet a man behind the abbey to __________________ Late that night, Romeo will use ____________________ to get to ________________
