Act II

Exposition: Benvolio and Mercutio are looking for Romeo, Mercutio suggestively talks about Rosaline. This shows irony in the fact that the reader knows Romeo's affection for Rosaline no longer exists. Romeo comes upon Juliet on her bedroom balcony. She is asking herself what the meaning of a name is.

Rising Action: Romeo tells Juliet that he will give up his name if only she loves him. This shows how rashly Romeo makes decisions.

Climax: Romeo and Juliet decide to get married.

Falling Action: Romeo asks Friar Laurence if he will marry the couple, and though at first reluctant, he sees this as an oppurtunity to end the families' fued. Juliet sends the Nurse to tell Romeo the hour of the wedding.

Resolution: Juliet goes to the church to meet Romeo and the Friar. They are married, and the act ends.

Plot

Quotes

1. "'Tis but thy name that is my enemy. Thou art thyself, though not a Montague." -Juliet

This quote provokes thought and shows Juliet's feelings towards Romeo.

2. "I take thee at thy word. Call me but love, and I'll be new baptiz'd; Henceforth I never will be Romeo."-Romeo

This shows how much Romeo loves Juliet and show how he acts with little thought.

3. "Within the infant rind of this weak flower poison hath residence and medicine power."-Friar Laurence

This quote shows Friar's inquisitive nature and makes the reader think about how something appearing to be good can be evil.

4. "Good Peter, to hide her face, for her fan's the fairer face."-Mercutio

This shows Mercutio as the jokester and troublemaker that he is.

5. "So smile the heavens upon this holy act that after hours with sorrow chide us not"-Friar Laurence

This foreshadows that Romeo and Juliet's marriage will later be regretted.