Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Romeo and Juliet

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Verona - This is the Italian city where the play takes place.

Capulet orchard - Romeo runs here to hide after the feast at the Capulet estate, and encounters Juliet speaking of her love for him.

Mantua - This is the Italian city where Romeo flees after saying his last goodbye to Juliet.