Romeo and Juliet (Act 2)

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What does Romeo send to the Nurse in Act 2?

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Ropes to make a ladder for climbing up to Juliet's room.

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What does Juliet mean when she says, "That which we call a rose/By any other word would smell as sweet"?

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She is stating that Romeo's last name does not make him a bad person.

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How do Mercutio and Benvolio try to lure Romeo out of hiding?

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They call out to him and pretend Rosaline is nearby.

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What does the Chorus discuss in the prologue of Act 2?

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Romeo's feelings have shifted from Rosaline to Juliet.

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Why does Romeo believe his love for Juliet is different from his love for Rosaline?

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Because Juliet loves him back, where Rosaline did not.

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What is the significance of the balcony scene in Act 2?

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It symbolizes the deepening love and connection between Romeo and Juliet.

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What theme is highlighted by Juliet's line about the rose?

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The theme of identity and the insignificance of names.

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What role does the Nurse play in Act 2?

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She acts as a messenger between Romeo and Juliet.

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How does Romeo describe Juliet when he first sees her?

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He compares her to a rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear.

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What does the term 'star-crossed lovers' mean?

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It refers to lovers whose relationship is doomed to fail due to fate.