Romeo and Juliet

Lesson 11
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ELA

Unit 11

9th Grade

Lesson 11 of 23

Objective


Analyze how Shakespeare develops the theme of young love in act 2, scenes 5-6.

Identify instances of foreshadowing in act 2, scenes 5-6.

Readings and Materials


  • Play: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare  — Act 2, Scenes 5–6 (pp. 103–111)

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

“How art thou out of breath, when thou hast breath to say to me that thou art out of breath? The excuse that thou dost make in this delay is longer than the tale thou dost excuse.” This line helps to build what tone in this scene?

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What is the primary function of the Friar’s statement, “These violent delights have violent ends …” in line 9 of scene 6?

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Writing Prompt

Throughout scenes 5 and 6, Shakespeare depicts the powerful nature of young love. Describe, using evidence, how he builds this theme in these scenes.

Key Questions


  • Based on Juliet’s opening remarks in scene 5, how would you describe her emotional state? What evidence proves this to you?
  • Once the nurse arrives, why is Juliet frustrated? Explain using evidence.
  • What is the tone of scene 5? How do you know?
  • What does Juliet’s monologue and her interactions with the nurse help to convey about young love?
  • In the opening of scene 6, what does Romeo say to Friar Lawrence about his love for Juliet?
  • What does Friar Lawrence’s response in lines 9–15 convey? In what ways could Friar Lawrence’s message apply to other members of the Capulet and Montague families? How could you restate his message here?

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Analyze how the events of act 3, scene 1 further communicate the theme of fate.

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