Across
- 3. The Chorus explains that two “star-cross’d lovers” from feuding families will die, revealing the outcome of the play before it begins.
- 5. Hero Romeo’s impulsiveness (quickly marrying Juliet and then rushing to kill himself) contributes to the tragic ending.
- 7. “O brawling love! O loving hate!”
- 8. Character Mercutio is witty, cynical about love, and playful, while Romeo is emotional and deeply romantic.
Down
- 1. Romeo and Juliet ends with Romeo and Juliet both dying, showing the tragic consequences of the family feud.
- 2. Romeo’s speech at the balcony when he says, “But soft! What light through yonder window breaks?” reveals his thoughts about Juliet.
- 4. Irony The audience knows Juliet is only sleeping from the potion, but Romeo believes she is dead.
- 6. Relief Mercutio’s jokes and Queen Mab speech provide humor before the serious conflict escalates.