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Act 2 Scene 2

Act 2 Scene 2. The balcony scene. MOON. SUN. STARS. What associations do you make with each of the following? Romeo uses them all as metaphors for Juliet. Interpreting and analysing. “what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun”.

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Act 2 Scene 2

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  1. Act 2 Scene 2 The balcony scene MOON SUN STARS What associations do you make with each of the following? Romeo uses them all as metaphors for Juliet

  2. Interpreting and analysing “what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun”

  3. Act 2 Scene 2: The balcony scene Key Questions: What does Romeo’s language reveal about his feelings towards Juliet?

  4. Lines 1-125 Group analysis of themes • Find quotations linked to the theme • Interpret (explain) meanings and feelings • Compare to previous scenes to show how each character has changed • Make connections to the time period (context) • Analyse language (symbolism, motifs, metaphors)

  5. Family and name

  6. PHYSICAL CONTACT AND INNUENDO

  7. LIGHT (BOTH MEANINGS)

  8. PURITY AND HOLINESS

  9. COURTLY LOVE: COYNESS AND MODESTY

  10. Shakespeare gave very few stage directions. Why do you think he chose to stage this scene using the balcony? • Try to think of alternative interpretations • Find quotations to support your answers

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