Romeo and Juliet

Lesson 8
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ELA

Unit 11

9th Grade

Lesson 8 of 23

Objective


Explain how the interactions between Romeo and Juliet develop the themes of the play.

Readings and Materials


  • Play: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare  — Act 2, Scenes 1–2 (pp. 65–83)

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

What is the mood of this scene?

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Which piece of evidence below best supports the answer to question 1?

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Writing Prompt

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell as sweet.” (scene 2, lines 46 and 47) What does this question reveal about Juliet’s desires? Explain using evidence from the text.

Key Questions


  • What does the final line of the prologue, “temp’ring extremities with extreme sweet” suggest about the love between Romeo and Juliet?
  • What mood does the prologue establish for this scene?
  • What do Benvolio and Mercutio do to try and get Romeo to appear? Does it work?
  • Why is Romeo hiding? How do you know?
  • It is nighttime in this scene, yet Romeo says, “But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the East and Juliet is the sun.” What is he saying here?
  • Where is Juliet while Romeo is speaking? At what point does he realize she is there? How do you know?
  • Why does Juliet say that she wishes his name was not Romeo? What does she really mean? Is that possible?
  • Do Romeo and Juliet seem willing to sacrifice their relationships with their families for love? Or are they hoping their families will approve?
  • Shakespeare uses the motif of light/dark and day/night throughout. What does this motif communicate in this scene?
  • What plans do Romeo and Juliet make for the following day?
  • Where is Romeo heading at the end of the scene?
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