In Act IV, Friar Lawrence devises a plan to reunite Romeo and Juliet. Do you think his plan was the best way of bringing the couple together? Why? If Juliet had gone to you for advice, what advice would you have given her?
In Act V, Romeo & Juliet's death brings peace between the two feuding families. Was their death necessary to cease the feud? Explain.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Question #16
Act III is the turning point of Romeo and Juliet. The major conflict which occurs in this act could have been avoided if Romeo had told his friends about his marriage to Juliet. Do you agree with Romeo's decision to keep his feelings and his marriage a secret from his friends? Why?
Is it ever o.k. to keep an important secret from your best friends?
Is it ever o.k. to keep an important secret from your best friends?
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Question #14
Friar Lawrence, who sympathizes with Romeo and Juliet and marries them, is a Franciscan priest of the Roman Catholic Church. Do you agree with his decision to secretly marry the couple? Why?
Monday, February 9, 2009
Question #13
In Act II, Romeo and Juliet hide their decision to marry from their parents. How would you react if your parents opposed your marriage to someone they did not approve of
Monday, February 2, 2009
Question #12
In Act I, Romeo and Juliet fall in love at first sight. Do you believe in love at first sight?
In Act I, Scene V, the partygoers at the Capulet residence engage in a dance called the measure. It is a slow dance with dignified movements. If you were presenting a modern version of Romeo and Juliet, what dance would you choose for the Capulet party?In Act I, Romeo and Juliet fall in love at first sight. Do you believe in love at first sight?
In Act I, Scene V, the partygoers at the Capulet residence engage in a dance called the measure. It is a slow dance with dignified movements. If you were presenting a modern version of Romeo and Juliet, what dance would you choose for the Capulet party?In Act I, Romeo and Juliet fall in love at first sight. Do you believe in love at first sight?
Monday, January 26, 2009
Question #11
Shakespeare in Love is Hollywood's version of how William Shakespeare derived his inspiration to write Romeo and Juliet. However, we know that Shakespeare took a popular story and turned it into an amazing play.
If you had to make up your own movie about Shakespeare's inspiration to write this particular play, what story would you make up for the audience?
If you had to make up your own movie about Shakespeare's inspiration to write this particular play, what story would you make up for the audience?
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Question #10
The first semester we delved into Ayn Rand's futuristic world and Homer's mythological kingdom. Now, we will embark into the realm of William Shakespeare.
Based on the A & E Biography and the background notes, which fact about William Shakespeare did you find the most interesting? Why?
If you lived at that time, would you have wanted William Shakespeare to be one of your friends? Why or why not?
Based on the A & E Biography and the background notes, which fact about William Shakespeare did you find the most interesting? Why?
If you lived at that time, would you have wanted William Shakespeare to be one of your friends? Why or why not?
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