Romeo and Juliet Prologue/Act 1 Scene 1
Across
- 2. - Referring to the "civil blood" of the families in the prologue.
- 4. - The group or figure delivering the prologue.
- 8. - The bond that will eventually unite the families.
- 9. - The weapon used in the fight in Scene 1.
- 12. - The authority figure who tries to keep the peace.
- 14. - The female protagonist, mentioned indirectly in the prologue.
- 15. - A theme of animosity between the families.
- 18. - Romeo’s cousin and peacemaker.
- 22. - A term Tybalt uses to insult Benvolio.
- 25. - A central theme in the play.
- 26. - The location of the fight in Act 1, Scene 1.
- 27. - Juliet’s fiery cousin who loves to fight.
- 31. - The order to stop fighting or face death.
- 34. - Romeo’s close friend and kinsman to the Prince.
- 36. - A reason Tybalt is eager to fight.
- 38. - The longstanding animosity between the families.
- 39. - The city where the story takes place.
Down
- 1. - Spilled during the family brawl.
- 2. - Juliet’s family name.
- 3. - The Prince’s threat if the families fight again.
- 5. - A term used to describe Romeo and Juliet’s ill-fated love.
- 6. - What Benvolio seeks during the fight.
- 7. - The genre of Romeo and Juliet.
- 10. - What the Prince threatens for future brawls.
- 11. - The disorder caused by the feud.
- 13. - A form of wordplay used by characters, especially the servants.
- 16. - A key theme established in the opening scene.
- 17. - A physical fight between the Capulets and Montagues.
- 19. - Romeo’s family name.
- 20. - The introductory speech outlining the plot.
- 21. - The male protagonist, introduced as a Montague.
- 23. - The people who start the fight in Scene 1.
- 24. - A theme introduced in the prologue about destiny.
- 28. - Symbolic of the sorrow caused by the feud.
- 29. - The conflict between the two families.
- 30. - The last name of the Prince of Verona.
- 32. - A theme tied to the idea of "star-crossed lovers."
- 33. - A concept Benvolio embodies by trying to stop the fight.
- 35. - What the audience might feel for the resolution of the feud.
- 37. - Mentioned in the prologue as the outcome of the lovers.