In Scene 2, Juliet learns that Romeo, her new husband, has killed her cousin, Tybalt. She grapples with divided loyalty, feeling strong emotions for both her family and her new husband. Have you ever experienced a time when you felt divided between two people whom you cared about? Describe that time, and if you have not experienced this, describe a situation that would make you feel that way.
After Scene 5
Select one of the following literary terms and analyze its role in this scene:
- dramatic irony (hint: look at the moment when Juliet receives important news from her parents…)
- verbal irony (hint: look at the dialogue between Juliet and Lady Capulet…)
- imagery (hint: look at the dialogue between Romeo and Juliet...)
- hyperbole (hint: look at a moment when characters’ emotions seem out of control...)
- soliloquy (hint: look at the end of the scene…)
Use at least two pieces of textual evidence in your response.
