Family and Society in Romeo and Juliet

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Course Outline

  1. Lady Montague
  2. Romeo and Juliet
  3. Tybalt's Family
  4. Juliet's Family
  5. Lady Capulet
  6. Dance and Movement
  7. Sound and Rhythm
  8. Stage Actions

1. Lady Montague

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Lady Montague: The wife of Montague and mother of Romeo; a minor but significant character representing the Montague family’s perspective.
  • Montague: Romeo’s father, head of the Montague family, involved in the ongoing feud with the Capulets.
  • Juliet: The daughter of Lady Capulet and Lord Capulet, central to the love story with Romeo.
  • Tybalt: Juliet’s cousin on her mother’s side, known for his fiery temper and aggressive stance against the Montagues.
  • Capulet: Juliet’s father, the head of the Capulet family, involved in the feud with Montague.
  • The words of the bellroom / The lord of the dance: Symbolic phrases possibly referring to societal rituals, courtship, or the formalities of the time.
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1. What is Lady Montague in the context of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet?

2. Who is Lady Montague in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

3. What is the role or function of Tybalt's family in the context of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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Lady Montague — role?

Romeo's mother, symbolizes family concern.

Romeo and Juliet — theme?

Forbidden love and tragic consequences.

Tybalt's family — members?

Capulet family, Juliet's fiery cousin.

Lady Montague — role?

Romeo's mother, represents family concerns.

Tybalt's family — relation?

Juliet's cousin, fiery and loyal to Capulet.

Juliet’s family — head?

Lord Capulet, family feud central.

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