Question

class:key moments to watch foropening fight scenewhat mood is created before you fully understand the words?romeos first appearancedoes romeo seem more logical or emotional? what shows this?juliet with lady capulethow would you describe juliets personality right now?capulets partywhat changes in romeos behavior when he sees juliet?quick reflection (complete after viewing)which character made the strongest first impression? was it because of shakespeares words, the actors performance, or both?

Explanation:

1. Opening Fight Scene: The tense, violent physical conflict between the Montagues and Capulets builds a chaotic, hostile, and urgent mood before full comprehension of the dialogue.
2. Romeo's First Appearance: Romeo is clearly more emotional; he mopes, obsesses over unrequited love for Rosaline, and speaks in overly dramatic, melancholy language instead of rational thought.
3. Juliet with Lady Capulet: Juliet comes across as obedient, reserved, and naive. She is polite to her mother, agrees to consider Paris as a suitor without protest, and shows little independent will.
4. Capulet's Party: Romeo abandons his moping, melancholy demeanor instantly. He becomes energetic, passionate, and fixated solely on Juliet, shifting from despair to intense, immediate infatuation.
5. Quick Reflection: (Example answer) Romeo made the strongest first impression. It was both Shakespeare's lyrical, brooding lines about unrequited love and the actor's hunched, withdrawn physical performance that sold his intense melancholy.

Answer:

1. Opening Fight Scene: A chaotic, hostile, urgent mood is created.
2. Romeo's First Appearance: Romeo is more emotional; his dramatic, moping obsession with Rosaline proves this.
3. Juliet with Lady Capulet: Juliet is obedient, reserved, and naive.
4. Capulet's Party: Romeo drops his melancholy and becomes intensely passionate/fixated on Juliet.
5. Quick Reflection: (Example) Romeo made the strongest first impression, from both Shakespeare's words and the actor's performance.