Romeo and Juliet is about two young people that try to keep their love for each other from their feuding families… Romeo and Juliet was written by William Shakespeare ‚an English writer‚ in the early years of his career from 1594-1595. Romeo is a static character that is interested in love not violence. He is 16 years old and part of the Montague family. Romeo is heartbroken throughout the story. Although the sadness gets to him he is very impulsive and brave. In the play‚ Romeo starts off very
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1. Ensure that all students have read most of Romeo and Juliet and have seen 1 or 2 adaptations. 2. Discuss character using lecture notes. 3. Write character names on the board and ask the class “what kind of traits exist in these characters. “ 4. Pass out character worksheets. These worksheets will only include excerpts that were discussed in‚ or at the very least‚ touched on in the unit. 5. This activity can be done in groups or individually. It is recommended that it is done individually as
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Romeo Character Analysis In literature‚ Romeo’s name has become interchangeable with a true lover. His persona is one resembling that of a perfect youthful love and is desired by any couple wanting a relationship lasting for eternity. In the beginning of the play‚ he is indifferent towards the feud between the Montague and Capulets. The only thing on his mind is Rosaline but this instantly changes once Juliet walks into his life. Romeo has an emotional personality‚ where he feels strongly in
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end of act 2 Romeo and Juliet have changed considerably from how they were first presented to us. By the end of Act 2‚ Romeo and Juliet have changed in different ways. It is not evident that the changes they have made are that considerable. Juliet becomes much more mature and less like a young girl. Romeo on the hand‚ doesn’t seem to have changed as much as Juliet. He does become more responsible and seemingly more mature‚ but his impulsive behaviour leads to his death. Romeo changes by the
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Romeo and Juliet character analysis Juliet is the daughter of Lord and Lady Capulet. When the play begins‚ we learn from the nurse that Juliet is soon turning fourteen (“Even or odd‚ of all the days in the year come Lammas-Eve at night shall she be fourteen”). In Juliet’s first meeting with her mother and the nurse‚ she seems to be an obedient and responsible child. She comes immediately when they call her and answers always respectfully to her mother: "Madam‚ I am here‚ / What is your will?" (“Act
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Romeo and Juliet Extended Response Prompt 2 Throughout Romeo and Juliet‚ Shakespeare shows many examples of the main theme‚ forbidden love. In this story two feuding families‚ the Montagues and Capulets‚ each have a child who falls in love with the other. The young Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montague meet and fall in love at first sight. They know they cannot be together because of their names‚ and that is how the main theme‚ forbidden love‚ comes about. Act 1 scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet is right
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Juliet For the majority of act 5‚ Juliet is in a deep sleep‚ while Romeo believes she is dead. He travels to Verona after hearing the news of her “death‚” as he plans on killing himself. When she wakes up in scene 3‚ she finds Romeo dead by her side. At this point she changes from being happy and hopeful that her and Romeo were going to be together‚ to completely miserable and heart broken. While feeling this extreme amount of pain‚ she makes the decision to kill herself. This was not out of feminine
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Mercutio is a close friend of Romeo and Benvolio. He is also a relative to Prince Escalus and Count Paris. Thus‚ he is neither a Montague nor a Capulet. He has the freedom from the conflict between the two houses. When he is at Capulet’s party‚ Mercutio states that he has a brother named Valentine. He is described as a fun-loving and witty. However‚ his sense of humour sometimes makes others annoyed. Along with this‚ he is moody and loses his temper easily. Mercutio is Romeo’s friends. Mercutio
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Act 1 Scene 3 depicts the conversation between Lady Capulet‚ Juliet’s mother‚ Juliet and the Nurse discussing about Juliet’s marriage to Count Paris. Juliet’s obedient‚ submissive and respectful character is clearly evident through her actions and words. Juliet’s submissive and respectful behaviour is clearly evident in Scene 1 Act 3 when Lady Capulet‚ Juliet’s mother‚ brought up the topic of her marriage with Paris. Juliet not only did not object to her mother’s decision‚ she respected her mother’s
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The Minor Characters In Romeo And Juliet Have A Great Deal Of Influence Of The Destinies Of The Major Characters Romeo and Juliet is a play based on love‚ fate‚ change and tragedy. It tracks the story of two lovers from opposing families’ ancient feud‚ in death. Like most stories‚ the major characters play an important role‚ such as the decisions in which they take. Yet the minor characters also have a good deal of influence over the ultimate destinies of Romeo and Juliet. The first minor character
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