Romeo and Juliet Project (65 Points)

Spring Semester

Part 1:

Research one of the following topics and summarize your findings in 1.5 to 2 pages. DO NOT plagiarize your information. If you do, you will receive a zero for the assignment and copies will be given to the deans for disciplinary action. Use at least two sources for your information, and list your sources at the end of the paper on a works cited page. All paper must be in MLA (Modern Language Association) format. This section is worth 30 points.

Topics you can choose from:

History of Canterbury Cathedral

London Bridge

English Pirates of the 16th Century

The Tower of London

The Bubonic Plague

Elizabethan Medicines

History of the Globe Theater

William Shakespeare

Part 2:

Write a brief play (2-3 scenes; 2 pages typed) Single space each speech and double space between speeches. Develop a plot from Romeo and Juliet. You may use one of the suggestions below or come up with your own (you must have it approved). Use 2-3 characters from Romeo and Juliet and devise a plot that may be different from the original play. You may write serious or humorous dialogue between characters. This section is worth 30 points.

Suggestions:

1.  Juliet and Tybalt plan for the upcoming Capulet Ball or an argument they may have had after the ball.

2.  Friar Lawrence refuses to marry Romeo and Juliet without their parents’ permission. What could the couple do?

3.  The Nurse tells Lady Capulet about Juliet’s marriage to Romeo.

4.  Mercutio or Benvolio meet Juliet first and fall in love with her. How do they tell Romeo?

5.  Rosaline reconsiders Romeo and tells him after the balcony scene that she wants to be with him. Who does he choose? What does he say to Rosaline/Juliet?

6.  Juliet decides from the beginning to marry County Paris and then meets Romeo. What could Romeo do to persuade her to love him instead?

7.  Romeo and Juliet’s plan works and they run away to Mantua. What happens?

8.  Friar Lawrence tells Paris about Juliet’s marriage to Romeo. How does Paris react? Who does he tell? Does he call the wedding off?

Part 3:

You need a title page for the project. Come up with an original design that has something to do with Romeo and Juliet. Be creative!!! This is worth 5 points.

All projects due: Monday, March 17 – No exceptions!