Discuss the Queen Mab Speech: What is it about? How is it developed? What do you think is Mercutio’s point? What do you think is Shakespeare’s point? What is Shakespeare’s tone and how do you know? What is the significance or this speech in terms of the entire play – if any?

Loyalty is often an admired value in a friend, relative, or mentor. On the other hand, the lack of loyalty can lead to conflict. Choose one or more characters in Romeo and Juliet and discuss how loyalty (or the lack thereof) is a driving force in their lives.

Tragic characters are a mix of both good and evil. For most people, the name Romeo brings to mind thoughts of young love. Romeo, however, is more than a lover. Discuss how Romeo is a mixture of desirable and undesirable qualities.

Define love in at least 5 ways. Use examples to support your definition.

Describe exactly what gives you troubles in reading Shakespeare. How do you cope with it?

Why do you think the Montagues and the Capulets have been feuding?

What is the strangest or most unusual thing you have ever done to try to meet someone?

If Romeo and Juliet were modern teenagers, they would be unlikely to turn to a monk and a nurse for advice/help. Who would their modern mentors be and why?

What qualities do you look for in a friend? Which of these qualities did Benvolio and Mercuito share? Which of the two would you prefer to have as a friend?

Romeo and Juliet see each other despite the fact they know their parents desapprove. would theri relationship have ended differently if they had tried toreason with their respective parents?

Juliet is never seen with any friends of her own age. If she had a close friend, what would juliet say about Romeo and their relationship to her?

Romeo seems to be fickle with his affections. First he loves Rosaline and then he loves Juliet with a passion. How would you treat Romeo if he was your friend?

Act 1 Is Romeo in love with Rosaline or is it infatuation? What is the difference?

What is "true Love"?