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In Act 1, scene 4, Romeo says to his best friend, Mercutio : I fear to early; for my mind misgives (106) Some consequence yet hanging in the stars Shall bitterly begin his fearful date With this night’s revels and expire the term Of a despised life, closed in my breast (110)
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In Act 1, scene 4, Romeo says to his best friend, Mercutio: I fear to early; for my mind misgives (106) Some consequence yet hanging in the stars Shall bitterly begin his fearful date With this night’s revels and expire the term Of a despised life, closed in my breast (110) By some vile forfeit of untimely death. But he that hath the steerage of my course Direct my sail! On lusty gentlemen! • What does Romeo fear? • How is his fear an example of foreshadowing? • Look at lines 112 and 113. This is an example of a metaphor. Explain the metaphor and what it means. Warm Up:
For Act 1, scene 5, Answer the following: • Why is Tybalt angry that Romeo is at the Capulet’s party? What is his first response at discovering Romeo is there? • Who stops Tybalt from doing something about Romeo’s presence at the party? Why does he do this? Why is this significant? • How does Romeo react when he first sees Juliet (before they even speak to one another)? What line numbers provide that information. • Juliet says, “My only love sprung from my only hate.” What does she mean here? • Romeo and Juliet kiss with in minutes of meeting each other. Is this love at first sight or lust at first sight? Explain. Act 1, scene 5