Romeo Juliet Act 4 Scene 1 Focus What
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Romeo & Juliet Act 4, Scene 1
Focus What? We will explore themes surrounding Juliet’s decision making in Act 4, Scene 1. How? We will look at some specific quotes and the language features Shakespeare has used. We will create a piece of writing to help us understand the decisions Juliet made. Why? To allow us to continue to explore theme of decisions in Romeo and Juliet – this time looking specifically at Juliet.
Language analysis I'll to the friar, to know his remedy: If all else fail, myself have power to die. Juliet threatens to take her own life Emotive language What decision is being made here? What language feature can we see here?
Language analysis Hold, daughter: I do spy a kind of hope, Which craves as desperate an execution. As that is desperate which we would prevent. If, rather than to marry County Paris, Thou hast the strength of will to slay thyself, Then is it likely thou wilt undertake And, if thou darest, I'll give thee remedy. Desperate: this is the final straw Darest: it will be dangerous Which word tells us that Juliet is panicking and willing to consider anything? Which word tells us it will be dangerous?
Language analysis O, bid me leap, rather than marry Paris, From off the battlements of yonder tower; Or walk in thievish ways; or bid me lurk Where serpents are; chain me with roaring bears; Hyperbole (exaggeration) Listing (shows her desperation) What does this mean? What language features can we see here?
Write the letter that Juliet sends to Romeo. Remember to include: • How you feel about your Father. • Why you don’t feel you can talk to him. • What are the risks in the plan? • What other options you have considered? • Why you have made this decision? Target #1 Use a correct semi-colon Target #2 Use some interesting vocabulary Extension: Discuss your relationship with Friar Lawrence, explain why you have decided to turn to him for help and no one else.
Peer assessment Swap work with a partner 1. Circle the best or most imaginative phrase they wrote in their letter. 2. Circle or suggest one thing they could have improved in their work. When you get your work back: Write yourself at least one target that will help improve your next piece of work.
