Everything you need to know before reading the
Everything you need to know before reading the play!
Romeo and Juliet h t u o y d n a , h t a e d , e Lov A drama for the ages
Setting, Character, and Theme in Romeo and Juliet
What Is Setting? � Setting is WHERE and WHEN the drama takes place. � What is our setting? ◦ 2010 ◦ Roswell, Georgia, USA
WHERE DOES THIS PLAY BEGIN?
verona Italy Play performed in 1600 s
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GLOBE THEATER
What Is a Character? � Characters are the people in a story or play. � Another word for the main character is the protagonist. � Who do you think are the protagonists in Romeo and Juliet? � Characters can be static or dynamic ◦ Static characters stay the same ◦ Dynamic characters change � The protagonist of a tragedy is the tragic hero ◦ Generally good people ◦ Tragic flaw leads to downfall
Characters in Romeo and Juliet Montagues Romeo Mercutio Benvolio Lord and Lady Montague Capulets Upper Class Feuding* Juliet Tybalt Nurse Lord and Lady Capulet
What is Theme? � Theme is the “big idea” in a piece of literature � What the author is really trying to say about people and life � Themes in Romeo and Juliet: ◦ The power of love ◦ Obedience to parents ◦ The danger of violence
Verona, Italy
Juliet Romeo
themes + motifs
YOUNG LOVE CAN BE IMPETIOUS AND IMPULSIVE
LOVE CAN LEAD TO MADNESS
THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF LOVE
FAMILY GRUDGES CAN LEAD TO DEATH & DESTRUCTION
YOU CAN NOT ESCAPE FATE
MOTIF: TIME
MOTIF: LIGHT VS DARK
Literary terms to know These are in your packet Which is your homework tonight Print the Romeo and Juliet packet!
IMAGERY
DRAMATIC SPEECHES
SOLILOQUY: is a speech to one’s self. It reveals inner dialogue of a character
MONOLOGUE: SPEECH TO OTHERS; NOT TO SELF
ASIDE
DRAMATIC IRONY an audience’s understanding of a character’s words or actions is different from the character’s understanding. The audience’s special knowledge enables it to view the characters with superior understanding.
Verbal Irony s. I n’t that cute? k n i h t y l l a u t c a You I care…
metaphor
DIFFERENT VERSIONS
LUHRMAN
ZIFFERELLI
SO GE T RE AD Y…
FOR ONE OF THE GREATEST
TRAGEDIES OF ALL TIME
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