Per. 5 Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Timeline: From Prologue to Scene 3 by Gwen Orel

Act 2 Prologue: The Chorus Speaks

gwenorel — 2025-03-10 09:16:41 UTC

The Chorus introduces Act 2, explaining that Romeo's old love (Rosaline) has been replaced by his new passion for Juliet. However, while Romeo and Juliet are deeply in love, they face great challenges: they are from feuding families and cannot meet openly. The Chorus hints at the passion and determination of the young lovers to overcome these obstacles.

Scene 1: Romeo Jumps the Orchard Wall

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Unable to leave thoughts of Juliet behind, Romeo separates from his friends Mercutio and Benvolio, who mockingly call out for him. He daringly climbs over the wall into the Capulet's orchard, driven by his newfound love. Mercutio teasingly invokes Romeo using references to Rosaline, unaware that Romeo's heart now belongs to Juliet.

Scene 2: The Famous Balcony Scene Begins

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Romeo hides in the Capulet's garden when suddenly Juliet appears on her balcony. Unknown to her, Romeo listens as she speaks her private thoughts, famously asking 'O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?' She questions why Romeo must be a Montague, expressing how names should not matter in love.

Scene 2: Romeo Reveals Himself

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Unable to contain himself any longer, Romeo steps forward and reveals his presence to Juliet. Though initially startled, Juliet engages in an intimate conversation with Romeo. They express their deep feelings for each other, despite having just met at the feast.

Scene 2: Exchange of Vows

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In this pivotal moment, Romeo and Juliet exchange vows of love. Juliet, practical despite her youth, discusses marriage. She promises her love to Romeo but warns him that if his intentions are not honorable, he should leave her to her grief. Romeo passionately swears his love by the moon, though Juliet asks him not to swear by such a changeable entity.

Scene 2: Marriage Plans

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Juliet tells Romeo she will send a messenger to him the next day to learn his plans for their marriage. They agree that if his intentions are honorable, she will consent to marry him. This shows both their passionate love and Juliet's practical wisdom in seeking a legitimate union.

Scene 2: The Nurse Calls

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Their romantic exchange is interrupted by the Nurse calling Juliet from within. Juliet quickly leaves but returns twice more to exchange parting words with Romeo, comparing their separations to a falconer letting a bird fly only to pull it back again.

Scene 2: Romeo's Decision

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After Juliet finally departs, Romeo decides to seek help from Friar Laurence. He determines that the Friar, with his knowledge of religion and medicine, might help them marry quickly and secretly. This decision sets up the events of the next scene.

Scene 3: Romeo Requests Marriage

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Romeo confesses to Friar Laurence about his love for Juliet and requests the Friar's help in marrying them. The Friar is shocked by Romeo's sudden switch from Rosaline to Juliet but agrees to perform the marriage, hoping it might end the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.

Scene 3: At Friar Laurence's Cell

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Early the next morning, Romeo visits Friar Laurence at his cell. The Friar is gathering herbs and plants, discussing their dual nature as both medicine and poison. This speech foreshadows later events in the play where these elements become crucial.

Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Padlet

gwenorel — 2025-03-10 09:16:41 UTC

Here is a timeline of the scenes you’ve read over the weekend. If you choose to do one where you quote a LINE please go to MYshakespeare.com or use a book and find a line shakespeare wrote for that section.

If you choose to do one where you quote a LINE please go to MYshakespeare.com or use a book and find a line shakespeare wrote for that section.

Note you have ONE post to make with ONE option though you may do two for extra credit.

For ONE scene you must either, posting in sections below timeline :

1) find a literary device (personification, metaphor etc),name it, and post lines that reveal it

2) pick out lines that you like or that seem important, post them and say why

3) represent the scene in emojis

4) tweet from point of view of character on the scene, with hashtag

For ONE classmates response you must like and/or comment.

Be sure to publish in the correct section!!!

For Homework, read scene 3

Aminah Hall

2025-03-10 13:58:11 UTC

(1)This figurative language is ¨Synecdoche¨, i say this because ¨They express their deep feelings for each other, despite having just met at the feast¨ this means that they talk as if they knew each other for so long.

(2) The line i like most is Thought initially startled, Juliet engages in an intimate conversation with Romeo" i like this line because it has a deep meaning to the scene and how deep their connection to each other is and it shows how much they belong together.

(3)The emojis that represents is 👩‍❤️‍👨, 💋, 💬.

(4) ( i tweeted).

Janeia Stanley

2025-03-10 16:02:19 UTC

This line from the prologue "while Romeo and Juliet are deeply in love, they face great challenges, they are from the feeding families and cannot meet openly" this line shows of what to predict in act 2

Michaela Watson

2025-03-10 16:19:40 UTC

(1) The literary device is personification

(2)"She questions why Romeo must be a Montague, expressing how names should not matter in love." This line is a prominent matter that still happens in today's society.

(3)These are the emojis that represent the scene. 🥰💞

(4) @juleit2raw tweeted..

My love brightened the darkened sky after appearing under my balcony.

#loveatfirstsight #younglove

Lucy Exantus

2025-03-10 16:27:20 UTC

1) "If love be blind, love cannot hit the mark." This is a metaphor because it describes love as blind, but love cannot be blind as it is a feeling/emotion.

2) "The ape is dead, and I must conjure him," is my favorite line because it describes Romeo as unresponsive or inactive, making me understand the character more.

3) 🥀, 👀,🌙

4) "I called out for Romeo with Mercutio and he climbed the wall, should I be concerned? #cousinproblems" - Benvolio

Morgan Myers

2224221_1 — 2025-03-10 17:00:31 UTC

The comparison of their separations to a falconer letting a bird fly and then pulling it back is a metaphor.
"Juliet quickly leaves but returns twice more to exchange parting words with Romeo, comparing their separations to a falconer letting a bird fly only to pull it back again" This line shows that Juliet compares their goodbyes to a falconer who lets a bird fly away but then pulls it back again.
🕊️
@romeo tweeted

Sofia Orellana

2025-03-11 01:32:22 UTC

1)"A moth drawn to a flame." Juliet is the moth, and Romeo is the flame. What this means is that juliet is the both and she know that the flame can cause a great danger but still she is there.

2)"Romeo is a daring sailor navigating the treacherous waters toward the beacon of Juliet's love." This is my favorite line since it shows the risk Romeo will take with juliet.

3)🌃 🌹 🌿 😍 💓 ⚠️ 🌟 🌊

4)"As the moonlight bathes the orchard, my heart echoes with Juliet's name."

#Deeplyinlove #socloseyetsofar #problems

Jaquan

22114591 — 2025-03-11 01:52:10 UTC

(1)Romeo decides to give up his name, Romeo, in exchange for Juliet's love. This happens in Act 2, Scene 2, also known as the balcony scene.

(2)When Romeo reveals his name to Juliet, he says, "If you would call me love, I'll be new baptized; Henceforth I never will be Romeo," basically saying that he is willing to abandon his family as a "Montague" if it means he can be with her.

(3)🥰🙋

(4)@Romeo: Anything for the love of my life @juliet

Cedric Ermeus

2025-03-11 02:40:09 UTC

"Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon."Explanation: This line personifies the sun and moon, attributing human emotions of envy to celestial bodies.
But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun."This line reflects Romeo's admiration and the romantic imagery sets the mood.Juliet's lament highlights the central conflict between their love and their families.
🌙💖🌹🏰 These emojis capture the night setting (🌙), love (💖), romance (🌹), and Juliet's balcony (🏰).
"Seeing Juliet on her balcony... she lights up my world like the sun. 🌞 #StarCrossed #Love"

Deeon

2218196 — 2025-03-12 01:46:37 UTC

And yet, I warrant, it had upon its brow
A bump as big as a young cock'rel's stone;
A perilous knock, and it cried bitterly.
'Yea,' quoth my husband, 'fall'st upon thy face?
Thou wilt fall backward when thou comest to age,
"Peace, I have done. God mark thee to his grace,
Thou wast the prettiest babe that e'er I nursed.
An I might live to see thee married once,
I have my wish." this line represents is the nurse giving juliet permission to find love
😍🥀😩😂
#loveintheair