-
Friar
Laurence has a small but significant part in the play. Explain how
he influences the outcome of the story.
- Describe
the relationship Juliet has with her mother. How does this compare to
her relationship with the Nurse?
- Romeo and
Juliet are rather young (by our standards) for marriage. Establish the
age of Romeo (best guess) and Juliet, using Quotes from the play, research
on relationships during the Elizabethan age, and / or research various
essays about the play to determine an age for Romeo. Support your opinion
thoroughly.
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While
chronological age is one thing, maturity is quite another. Are Romeo
and Juliet mature enough to handle the situation they find themselves
in? Comment on the maturity of these two, using examples to support
your answer.
- The issue
of haste
is an important theme in this story. Explain, using examples from the
play, how haste was a contributing factor in the tragic storyof Romeo
and Juliet.
- Traditionally,
Shakespeare's tragedies follow the model of the typical Greek Tragedy.
Research the characteristics of the typical Greek
Tragedy and decide whether or not this story fits the pattern.
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