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In this engaging exploration of tragedy, we delve into the profound impact of familial discord and youthful love, as exemplified by Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." This drama highlights how the characters face insurmountable barriers, leading to their untimely demise. Their experiences resonate with contemporary issues faced by teenagers today, who navigate parental expectations, societal pressures, and personal desires. We invite students to connect these timeless themes to modern realities, considering what choices they might make in similar situations and the emotional turmoil that ensues.

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  1. WRITE BITES Early College Campus

  2. TRAGEDY: • A drama or literary work in which the main character is brought to ruin or suffers extreme sorrow, especially as a consequence of a tragic flaw, moral weakness, or inability to cope with unfavorable circumstances. • A play, film, television program, or other narrative work that portrays or • depicts calamitous events and has an unhappy but meaningful ending.

  3. Romeo and Juliet http://youtu.be/Evkm3evIMNI

  4. Review : TIGER STEPS to Answer Questions • ANSWERthe QUESTION! • PROVE!! your Answer with a Quote. • EXPLAIN AND make meaningful CONNECTIONS to your Answer

  5. Read and Write your Response: STUDENTS READ THIS ALONE You will have 10 minutes to write 3-5 lines and make connections to text. Fate will never allow Romeo and Juliet to live happily ever after. The minute Romeo and Juliet meet each other, their relationship is doomed to end tragically.  Romeo and Juliet are teenagers:They are of contemporary high school age: Juliet is nearly 14, and Romeo is a bit older, probably around 15 or 16. Although these characters were created hundreds of years ago, the agony of having a true love sabotaged by parental disapproval is still very real.They both believe their love is everlasting and will do anything to stay together. Question: What would modern-day teenagers do in this situation? Is it possible they might sneak off to see each other? Would resentment ensue between child and parent? Would this become Tragedy between a child,their new love and the parents? Explain your answer and find a quote that reflects it.

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