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Romeo and Juliet Week 4

Explore the theme "When passion overrules reason, tragedy often follows" in Romeo and Juliet. Delve into close reading, identify literary devices, and analyze specific examples supporting the theme. Reflect on the play's ending and Shakespearean study.

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Romeo and Juliet Week 4

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  1. Romeo and Juliet Week 4 5/13-5/17

  2. Bell Work Monday, May 13 Where have you seen the theme “When passion overrules reason, tragedy often follows” in Romeo and Juliet? Reminder: What is a tragedy?

  3. Agenda • Bell work/discussion • Close reading • Questions • Final scene/exit ticket

  4. Close Reading • Left margins: summarize- tell what is being stated in the passage (should not be more than two sentences) • Right margins: annotate the text- focus on the following idea: • Literary devices (foreshadowing, figurative language, mood, tone, allusion, etc.) • Identify all the examples of the theme “When passion overrules reason, tragedy often follow” you can find, and put a box around them.

  5. Response Questions For Romeo, find one specific example from the text that showcases the theme “when passion overrules reason, tragedy often follows.” Explain how the textual evidence supports the theme. Do the same for Juliet using one specific example from the text.

  6. Exit Ticket • Why do we study Shakespeare? • What would could be an alternative ending to this play? • What are your thoughts on the end of the play? • Would you prefer the ending to not be revealed during the prologue? Explain your responses.

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