ENG09L119 Lesson Presentation

​Analysis of ACT IV

The love and passion portrayed in the play Romeo and Juliet is intense and unhinged.

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The passion for each other and Romeo and Juliet's innocence position them separating themselves from their immediate family and going completely against societal norms.

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This may seem obvious, perhaps even justifiable considering their very young age.

Multiple Select

Do YOU think you can use your age as an excuse when you make a life-threatening mistake?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

The play does not question the moral code implicated when the boundaries of love and rationality are blurred.

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Rather, the play portrays the chaos and passion that comes with being in love.

Open Ended

Do you think Romeo and Juliet's love is complicated because they are part of "an ancient" feud between two families? Explain.

Ultimately, it is for the sake of Juliet's love for Romeo she resolves to take the sedative drink. So violent is her delight in Romeo that it she risks her own life.

Multiple Select

Would you, in the name of love, drink a potion that could be fatal?

• No way!

• Yes, because love will always conquer the fear of death.

• I am not sure.

Open Ended

In your opinion, do you think Romeo and Juliet has taken things too far to be together? Explain.

Even in its extremity, the passion and the love that Romeo and Juliet experience also appears as beautiful as few would be able to resist this feeling of euphoric love.

Open Ended

In your opinion, do you think the love that Romeo and Juliet experienced is realistic? Could anyone be THAT in love with someone else? Explain.

Open Ended

True love would never require you to take your own life or place yourself in dangerous situation.

Do you agree? Explain.

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