Question

romeo and juliet - w. shakespeare
graphic novel analysis worksheet — act 2, scenes 4
name: elias pacheco
part 1: first impressions (quick check)

1. what is happening in this scene?

(2-3 sentences — focus on main events)

1. what emotion is strongest in this scene?

□ excitement
□ nervousness
□ joy
□ tension
□ fear
explain:

part 2: visual storytelling

1. choose one panel that stands out to you the most.

(page # ____ / panel # ____)
what is happening in this panel?

Explanation:

1. For question 1: The scene focuses on Romeo meeting with Mercutio and Benvolio after his secret meeting with Juliet; Mercutio teases Romeo about his sudden shift in mood and love life, and Romeo playfully banters back, while the group also learns that Juliet's father has planned her marriage to Paris.
2. For question 2: Tension is the strongest emotion, as Romeo is hiding his new, forbidden love for a Capulet from his friends, and the looming pressure of Juliet's arranged marriage creates an undercurrent of stress beneath the playful dialogue.
3. For question 3: (Note: This is a sample based on common graphic novel adaptations) A standout panel is typically one showing Romeo's conflicted expression as Mercutio jokes about Rosaline, while Romeo's mind is on Juliet. This panel highlights his hidden inner turmoil against the lighthearted exterior of the conversation.

Answer:

1. Romeo rejoins Mercutio and Benvolio, who tease him about his changed demeanor; the group learns Juliet's father intends to marry her to Paris, and Romeo playfully deflects questions about his new love.
2. □ Excitement

□ Nervousness
□ Joy
☑ Tension
□ Fear
Explain: Tension simmers because Romeo hides his forbidden love for Juliet (a Capulet) from his Montague friends, and the news of Juliet's arranged marriage adds unspoken pressure to the scene.

1. (Page # 45 / Panel # 3)

What is happening in this panel? Romeo forces a laugh as Mercutio teases him about Rosaline, but his eyes show a distracted, guilty look, revealing he is thinking of Juliet instead.