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ROMEO AND JULIET

ROMEO AND JULIET.

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ROMEO AND JULIET

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  1. ROMEO AND JULIET

  2. We will be reading and analyzing Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in class. This powerpoint presentation was designed in order to give you a head start before reading the play. Hopefully this brief presentation will lower the level of difficulty and will give you insight into the play. ENJOY

  3. MENU Shakespeare’s Background Characters Plot Themes Symbols Shakespeare Lingo QUIZ

  4. Shakespeare’s Background • Born April 1564 in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England • Married Anne Hathaway and had 3 children with her • Around 1585 he began his career with Lord Chamberlain’s Men as an actor, playwright, and part owner • Died April 23, 1616 • Not many details are known about Shakespeare’s life because of a lack of written records during the time period. MENU

  5. Main Characters Romeo The Nurse Juliet Friar Lawrence Mercutio Tybalt MENU

  6. ROMEO • Son of the Montague Family • He is young and impulsive • Romeo is intense in all he does, especially in his love for Juliet

  7. JULIET • Daughter of the Capulet family • She falls deeply in love with Romeo • Over the course of the play, Juliet transforms from a young, obedient and naïve child into a mature, young woman.

  8. MERCUTIO • Romeo’s best friend • He is constantly joking and teasing but many of his jokes take on a darker sense of humor • He is one of the few characters in the play that does not believe in fate • There is speculation by critics that he is manic depressive. See if you can find any examples of this in the text!

  9. NURSE • Juliet’s nurse • She provides comic relief to the play • She is privy to the marriage of Romeo and Juliet but she doesn’t fully support their decisions

  10. FRIAR LAWRENCE • He marries Romeo and Juliet in secret • His hope is that the marriage will bring the feuding Montagues and Capulets together • Also an apothecary, he uses his knowledge of herbs and medicines to aid Romeo and Juliet

  11. TYBALT • Juliet’s cousin who detests the Montague family • Known for his fiery temper • One of the large contributors to the feud between the Montagues and Capulets

  12. Romeo and Juliet Plot Summary The play centers around the feuding Montague and Capulet families of Verona, Italy. The two families have a son and daughter respectively, who met at a masquerade ball. They fall deeply in love and madly in love but because of their families they must keep their love secret. With help from Friar Lawrence and Juliet’s nurse, they marry in secret. However, Romeo and Tybalt get into a duel and Juliet is distraught but Friar Lawrence concocts a plan for them to be together. Things go terribly awry and the result is tragic. Thinking Juliet is dead, Romeo kills himself. When Juliet discovers that Romeo is dead, she in turn kills herself. Once the town discovers the dead lovers the families make a pact of peace. MENU

  13. Symbols in Romeo and Juliet Light/Dark Imagery Poison Queen Mab MENU

  14. Light/Dark Imagery • Represents the contrast between day/night, good/bad, and what is clear and what is unclear • Throughout the play light/dark does not always symbolize good and bad so make sure to delve deeper into the symbolism while reading!

  15. Poison • Friar Lawrence, also an apothecary, notes that everything in nature can be put to good or bad use. This applies to the poison used in the play. • Like the poison used in a poor manner, society “poisoned” Romeo and Juliet’s love and because of the poison, their love turned deadly.

  16. Queen Mab • A fairy described by Mercutio symbolizes dreams, fantasies, and desires • As described by Mercutio, all dreams and desires are unrealistic and fragile • Mercutio’s use of Queen Mab symbolizes the opposite of the strong and real love felt by Romeo and Juliet

  17. Themes Love Fate Individual vs Society MENU

  18. Love • Love is the main theme throughout the play • It controls all actions of the main characters whether those actions are wise or foolish, peaceful or violent

  19. Fate • A reoccuring theme throughout many of Shakespeare’s plays • At the beginning of the play it is declared that the lovers will be governed by fate • No matter how hard they try to defy fate, Romeo and Juliet are eventually brought to their end by fate

  20. Individual vs Society • This theme mainly centers around Romeo and Juliet • Begins with Juliet’s unwillingness to marry Paris, a husband her father chose for her • The main rebellion is by Romeo and Juliet going against their families and much of Verona in their love for each other vs

  21. Shakespeare Lingo Vocabulary Quotes MENU

  22. Vocabulary Anon: in a minute Rancor: hate Soft: wait Marry: indeed Sirrah: servant Wherefore: why Zounds: damn

  23. Quotes “O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name.” This quote is spoken by Juliet once she discovers her lover is a Montague. In despair she asks why must he be Romeo and that to be with her he should deny his family name. “A greater power than we can contradict hath thwarted our intents.” This quote demonstrates the power of fate and it being acknowledged by those involved.

  24. Quotes cont’d…. “These violent delights have violent nights And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, Which as they kiss consume.” This quote Friar Lawrence warns Romeo and Juliet about their quickly blossoming relationship. This quote foreshadows their deaths. “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other word would smell as sweet.” This quote from Juliet is in regards to Romeo and his last name. She’s saying that he would still be the same wonderful person regardless of his last name.

  25. Translating Shakespeare A few short Shakespeare quotes will be provided with a few vocabulary words from the previous slide. In a column next to the Shakespeare quotes will be the quotes translated into modern English. Match the original quote to the modernized one.

  26. Match the Quotes “Then I defy you stars!” 2. “Villain and he be many miles asunder.” 3. “Did my heart love til now? Foreswear it sight. For I never saw true beauty til this night.” 4. “You kiss by the book.” 5. “Part fools! Put up your swords.” 6. “Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find a grave man.” A. Criminal and he is far from here. B. I will foil you fate C. Leave idiots! Sheath your swords. D. You follow all the rules of kissing. E. Have I ever been love before now? Deny it. I’ve never seen real beauty until now. F. If you try and find me tomorrow, I’ll be dead.

  27. Match the Quotes Answers B A E D C F

  28. Evaluation Now its time to see how closely you were paying attention. If you think you may need a little refresher before the quiz, click on the menu button to go back to the main menu. But if you think you’re ready to continue, click the forward arrow and move onto the quiz. Good Luck! MENU

  29. Question 1 In Romeo and Juliet, who is the apothecary? Tybalt Friar Lawrence The Nurse Mercutio

  30. Marry, thine answer is correct! Traverse on to the next question.

  31. Alack, thine answer is incorrect. Return to the question and try again.

  32. Question 2 The acting company Shakespeare belonged to was? The Queen’s Troupe Lord Chamberlain’s Men The Globe Theatre Men Shakespearian Troupe

  33. Marry, thine answer is correct! Traverse on to the next question.

  34. Alack, thine answer is incorrect. Return to the question and try again.

  35. Question 3 In Romeo and Juliet, Queen Mab symbolizes…? Juliet’s maturation over the course of the play Romeo and Juliet’s belief on love The Nurse Dreams, desires, and fantasies

  36. Marry, thine answer is correct! Traverse on to the next question.

  37. Alack, thine answer is incorrect. Return to the question and try again.

  38. Question 4 A major theme in Romeo and Juliet according to this presentation is: Fate Poison Revenge Witchcraft

  39. Marry, thine answer is correct! Traverse on to the next question.

  40. Alack, thine answer is incorrect. Return to the question and try again.

  41. Question 5 One of Romeo’s character traits is his: Shyness Fearlessness Impulsiveness Humor

  42. Marry, thine answer is correct! Traverse on to the next question.

  43. Alack, thine answer is incorrect. Return to the question and try again.

  44. Question 6 The light/dark imagery in Romeo and Juliet: Always symbolizes the difference between good and evil Symbolizes what is clear and unclear Symbolizes night and day B and C

  45. Alack, thine answer is incorrect. Return to the question and try again.

  46. Marry, thine answer is correct! You have reached the end of the quiz.

  47. Works Cited Kniery, Maria and Minor, Ruth. William Shakespeare. 6 March, 2008. http://www.springfield.k12.il.us/schools/springfield/eliz/ShakespeareBiog.html The Friar Picture (slide 10): http://www.unc.edu/depts/chaucer/zatta/friar.jp The Literature Network. Bartlett’s Familiar Quotes. 6 March, 2008. http://www.online-literature.com/quotes/quotation_search.php?author=Shakespeare&from=Romeo+and+Juliet The Nurse picture (slide 8): http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0e/The_governess.jpg/481px-The_governess.jpg The Sword picture (slide 9): http://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/images/Windlass-European-Sword-FullPic.jpg http://www.sparknotes.com Romeo and Juliet picture (Slide 6/7): http://artfiles.art.com/images/-/Sir-Dicksee/Romeo-and-Juliet-Print-C10282861.jpeg

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