Romeo and Juliet

Lesson 16
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ELA

Unit 11

9th Grade

Lesson 16 of 23

Objective


Analyze Juliet’s actions and motivations for her actions in act 4, scenes 1–3.

Analyze how Shakespeare develops the theme of young love in act 4, scenes 1-3.

Readings and Materials


  • Play: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare  — Act 4, Scenes 1–3 (pp. 177–191)

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Target Task


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What is Juliet’s motivation for visiting Friar Lawrence’s cell?

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Juliet tells the Friar that if he can’t help her, she will kill herself. Which of the following phrases best expresses the motivation she indicates for killing herself?

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Writing Prompt

Romeo and Juliet’s love is a forbidden love. How does Shakespeare use the forbidden nature of their love to develop the theme of love in these scenes? (Consider what risks they take, what they each sacrifice, etc.) Explain using evidence from the text.

Key Questions


  • Why does Juliet go to Friar Lawrence?
  • How would you describe Paris’s treatment of Juliet in scene 1? How does she treat him? Explain.
  • Shakespeare again ties love and death in this scene. How does he do it this time? Trace throughout the scene.
  • What does Friar Lawrence give Juliet? What is the plan? How does this plan make you feel? Why?
  • What does Juliet ask the nurse for help with in scene 2? When she last saw the nurse, what did she decide? How does knowing her decision impact how you read her interactions with the nurse now?
  • How do you think the decision to move the wedding might impact Juliet’s plans with the vial?
  • In act 4, scene 3, Juliet is filled with fear and suspicion prior to taking the potion. What is she afraid of? List at least two separate things.
  • How does Shakespeare develop Juliet’s character in this scene?
  • How does Shakespeare use this scene to develop his message about love and sacrifice? About the power of young love?

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Explain how Myers draws on and transforms ideas from Romeo and Juliet to develop the themes, characters, and/or conflict of Street Love.

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