Romeo and Juliet

Lesson 9
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ELA

Unit 11

9th Grade

Lesson 9 of 23

Objective


Analyze how the interactions between Romeo and Friar Lawrence develop the conflict of the play.

Readings and Materials


  • Play: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare  — Act 2, Scene 3 (pp. 83–91)

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

In act 2, scene 3, the line “For naught so vile that on the Earth doth live but to the earth some special good doth give” is used to reveal

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In lines 96–100, what does Friar Lawrence’s response to Romeo’s request mainly suggest?

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Writing Prompt

The central conflict of the play is the feud between the Montagues and Capulets. What questions does Shakespeare raise for you, the reader, about this conflict during this scene?

Key Questions


  • In the opening of the scene, we meet Friar Lawrence. Where is he and what is he doing?
  • What does this line reveal that the Friar is thinking about when Romeo enters? “For naught so vile that on the Earth doth live but to the earth some special good doth give.” What additional lines continue to establish this line of thought?
  • What does Friar Lawrence realize about Romeo in lines 40–45? What is he afraid has happened?
  • How does Romeo respond to hearing Rosaline’s name? What does Shakespeare’s decision to bring Rosaline up again communicate about young love?
  • What does Friar Lawrence say to further establish this theme of young love?
  • How does Shakespeare develop the theme of good vs. evil in this scene? Explain.
  • How is the conflict further developed in this scene?

Notes


  • In some editions of the play, the scenes in act 2 are numbered differently. This unit is based on the Folger edition.
  • Possible questions that it might raise for students: Why do Romeo and Juliet have to die? Can love defeat hate? Why does Friar Lawrence allow Romeo to try and marry Juliet? Is Friar Lawrence just making the problem worse? What will Romeo and Juliet’s families do when they discover this love affair? What is Romeo planning to do once they are married? Run away? Hope their parents accept the union? Keep the marriage secret?

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Examine the differences between Romeo the lover and Romeo the friend.

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