The family feud is at the basis of this tragedy, but the doomed star-crossed young lovers have captured everyone's hearts.
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Language:
English
Subject:
English Drama
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Critical essay (x2)
In about 2000 words the text is critically assessed from a specific viewpoint – structure, character, theme.
Issues
By focusing on a number of issues and asking penetrating questions the student is lead to a deeper understanding of the concerns of the text.
Characters
The text relies on characters to develop its plot and story line. Carefully composed questions lead students to understand the developing and complex motivations of key characters.
Themes
The theme of a text is the basic idea or series of ideas which the author develops through the actions, words and interactions of his characters.
Vocabulary tasks
A focus on the vocabulary to discuss the play.
You may wish to explore the intextuality of the title through a focus on the film of Romeo and Juliet - the Zeffirelli and Luhrman films in our film resources.
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Romeo and Juliet - Characters (50 KB PDF)
Romeo and Juliet - Critical Essay - Does Love Prevail? (36 KB PDF)
Romeo and Juliet - Critical Essay - Is Love Blind? (35 KB PDF)
