Romeo and Juliet Yr 8

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Features of a Shakespearian tragedy

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1. Elements of fate 2. Important characters (Kings/aristocracy)

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Elizabethan belief about fate

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Lives mapped out at birth; no free will

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Shakespeare's portrayal of women

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Often given a voice in society

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Themes in the play (Ranked)

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1. Love 2. Conflict 3. Duty 4. Destiny

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Strong female character in Shakespeare: Juliet

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Represents: Queen Elizabeth

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Hero's fatal flaw in tragedy

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Hamartia

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Romeo's fatal flaw

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Loves too quickly and deeply

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'Star-crossed lovers' meaning

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Destined for love and tragic ending

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Prince's warning if fighting resumes

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They will be killed

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Romeo's first love

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Rosaline