After Scene 2
Based on the language in this scene, who is in charge--Romeo or Juliet? Is Juliet operating with her emotions or her reason? Use at least two piece of textual evidence to support your answer to one or both of these questions. Remember to follow the rules of formal writing to give yourself additional practice with those formal writing rules.
Scenes 3-4
Romeo and Juliet both seem to have people they feel that they can trust: Friar Lawrence and the Nurse. What qualities would you look for in an adult advisor? Do you have a relative or other “adult” that you can go to with problems? What things can you talk about with this person that you wouldn’t with other adults, especially if this person is not one of your parents?
If you don’t have an “adult” that you feel like you speak to about problems, challenges, or just things that are bothering you, why is this? Do you believe that young people are capable of feeling things that older people simply cannot experience?
Monday, April 27, 2015
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Romeo and Juliet - Act I Responses
After Scene 3
In this scene, we meet Juliet, her mother (Lady Capulet), and her Nurse. Using at least two pieces of textual evidence, present an argument for whether the Nurse or Lady Capulet has a better relationship with Juliet. Consider what Juliet’s relationships with these women reveals about women’s roles, inter-generational conflict, and the idea of marriage. Please cite textual evidence with Act, Scene, and Line numbers, rather than page number.
For example:
Lady Capulet only briefly wants to be alone with Juliet: "Nurse, give leave awhile; / We must talk in secret. Nurse, come back again" (Shakespeare 1.3.7-8).
You can also use Roman numerals for the act and scene numbers . For the lines above, the citation would look like this: (Shakespeare I.iii.7-8).
After Scene 5
Now that they have fallen in love, Romeo and Juliet need advice! Pretend you are friends with either Romeo or Juliet. Write a brief letter offering suggestions on what they should do next. Write your letter in plain English – then, for an extra challenge, TRANSLATE IT to Shakespearean language.
As always, please respond to these posts on your own blog. Please title your post as follows:
R&J Act I Scene 3 Analysis
R&J Act I Scene 5 Letter
In this scene, we meet Juliet, her mother (Lady Capulet), and her Nurse. Using at least two pieces of textual evidence, present an argument for whether the Nurse or Lady Capulet has a better relationship with Juliet. Consider what Juliet’s relationships with these women reveals about women’s roles, inter-generational conflict, and the idea of marriage. Please cite textual evidence with Act, Scene, and Line numbers, rather than page number.
For example:
Lady Capulet only briefly wants to be alone with Juliet: "Nurse, give leave awhile; / We must talk in secret. Nurse, come back again" (Shakespeare 1.3.7-8).
You can also use Roman numerals for the act and scene numbers . For the lines above, the citation would look like this: (Shakespeare I.iii.7-8).
After Scene 5
Now that they have fallen in love, Romeo and Juliet need advice! Pretend you are friends with either Romeo or Juliet. Write a brief letter offering suggestions on what they should do next. Write your letter in plain English – then, for an extra challenge, TRANSLATE IT to Shakespearean language.
As always, please respond to these posts on your own blog. Please title your post as follows:
R&J Act I Scene 3 Analysis
R&J Act I Scene 5 Letter
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