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?

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?