Romeo and Juliet 1.4 Performance: Mercutio, Lines 80-93a

The transcript describes a series of vivid and unsettling dreams involving battles, mischievous spirits, and a hag that influences young women. These dreams are filled with imagery of foreign battles, tangled manes, and the transformation of young women into those of good carriage. The narrative captures the chaotic and sometimes ominous nature of dreams and their impact on the dreamer.

What is the primary theme of the first section involving foreign elements and ambushes?

• Peace and tranquility

• Chaos and conflict

• Love and romance

• Mystery and intrigue

What does the mystical map in the second section primarily affect?

• The manes of horses and people's hair

• The weather

• The growth of plants

• The flow of rivers

What is suggested to happen if the mystical elements in the second section are untangled?

• Great fortune

• World peace

• Misfortune

• Eternal happiness

In the final section, what role does the hag play in the lives of young women?

• She teaches them to sing

• She helps them find love

• She teaches them to bear burdens

• She guides them to wealth

What is the concluding message of the final section?

• A call for war

• A call for peace

• A call for adventure

• A call for celebration