The Brilliance Behind the Names in Romeo and Juliet

The video explores the significance of names in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', focusing on how names influence the narrative and character dynamics. Juliet's famous question about names highlights the conflict between love and family loyalty. The video delves into the poetic structure of the play, showing how names affect the meter and symbolism. It examines the symbolic meanings behind characters' names, such as Juliet's connection to Jupiter and Mercutio's link to Mercury. Shakespeare's use of names is shown to be a tool for adding depth and meaning to the play.

What does Juliet imply when she questions the importance of a name?

• Names are irrelevant to the true nature of things.

• Names are a source of conflict.

• Names are only important in poetry.

• Names define the essence of things.

How does Romeo's name affect the poetic meter in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

• It enhances the rhythm.

• It disrupts the iambic pentameter.

• It is irrelevant to the meter.

• It fits perfectly into the meter.

What celestial imagery is associated with Juliet in the play?

• The planets

• The moon

• The sun

• The stars

Which character's name is linked to the Roman god known for trickery and speed?

• Paris

• Mercutio

• Tybalt

• Benvolio

What is the significance of Paris's name in the context of the play?

• It symbolizes peace.

• It represents a love that causes conflict.

• It signifies wisdom.

• It denotes strength.