“Romeo & Juliet”

Foreshadowing

Metaphor

Language: character development

HONORS: Higher Level Thinking

Directions: Find the lines based on the citations. Write out the lines in question. Back up your reasoning for why these lines fall into the category given. Note… some we have encountered, some we have left to read yet.

1. (III.v.54-56) – Juliet is speaking

Foreshadowing:

2. (III.v.212-213) – Juliet is speaking

Foreshadowing:

3. (II.ii.3) Romeo is speaking

(II.ii.15-17) Romeo is speaking

Metaphor:

4. (II.iv.13-15) Mercutio is speaking

Metaphor:

5. (III.ii.1-4) Juliet is speaking

Metaphor:

6. Find an example of Friar’s moralization

Hint… you can find these two lines in Act 2, Scene 3

7. Define “tragedy” in the theatrical/literary sense of the word. Explain why this play is a tragedy.

8. Are Romeo’s actions believably motivated? Explain why or why not. Do the same for Juliet.

9. Explain the difference between being witty and being funny.

10. Are the actors/actresses in this play stereotypes? If so, explain why you think Shakespeare might have used stereotypes. If not, explain how the actors/actresses merit individuality.

11. Pick out your favorite quotes from this play; explain their effects on the actors, direction of play, etc.

12. Mini Essay homework assignment:

Aristotle believed that every tragedy has a “tragic hero” who experiences a change from happiness to misery because of a mistaken act, to which he is led by his “tragic flaw”.

Your mission is to figure out the tragic flaws of Romeo and Juliet. You may also deduce that they share the same tragic flaw. You must find 3 quotations from each actor that proves you are correct.

The below might benefit your brainstorming:

First Paragraph – Explain the tragic flaw of each actor. Give a thorough explanation of the choices each actor makes that lead you to this analysis.

Second Paragraph – Give a list of 3 quotations that you believe illustrate Juliet’s tragic flaw. After each quotation, explain in your own words what Juliet is saying, who she is speaking to and in what ways the quotation illustrates her tragic flaw.

Third Paragraph – Repeat the same steps as in Second Paragraph for Romeo.