1. Verona Jeopardy

2. Heroism / Selfishness
Passion / Reason
Fate / Free Will
Love / Violence
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3. Give an example of a selfish act committed during the course
of the play. What were the
consequences of that act?
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4. Name a passionate character and explain how passion got him/her into trouble.
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5. What is the symbol of fate throughout the play?
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6. Name a situation when a character chooses violence as a solution to his/her problems.
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7. What qualities does Romeo have that would classify him as a hero
What qualities does Romeo have that would classify him as a hero? Explain, using evidence from the play.
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8. Explain how Friar Lawrence used reason to counsel Romeo not to follow his emotions.
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9. Was Juliet really free to make her own choices? Why/Why not?
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10. Explain this quote from Friar Lawrence: "These violent delights have violent ends." (Act II)
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11. What circumstances or moments from the play had the potential to become moments of heroism?
Why?
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12. Explain how passion was a force that led to the death of Tybalt.
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13. At first, Romeo views fate as a positive force that brings him and Juliet together. What is his perspective on fate by the end of the play?
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14. Name three situations where a character kills in the name of love.
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15. Do you think it was heroic of Juliet to go against her parents and her society? Explain.
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16. What image does Juliet use to describe the passion between herself and Romeo?
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17. Do you think that fate was ultimately kind or cruel in bringing Romeo and Juliet together? Explain.
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18. Do you believe that Romeo and Juliet have “true love”? Explain.
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19. Give an example of a moment during the play when a character did not act selfishly.
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20. Does the Nurse have "good sense"? Explain.
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21. Describe a moment in the play where fate was in control.
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22. What images does Romeo use to describe Juliet in the balcony scene
What images does Romeo use to describe Juliet in the balcony scene? Name at least two.
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