Romeo and Juliet 4.1-5 & Subtext (Lit Comp)

The definition of subtext is...

• When a character always says something opposite of what they mean.
• Thoughts the reader or audience imagines characters have as they speak their lines.
• When a character always tells lies.

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.9

In 4.1, why does Paris go to see Friar Laurence?

• To arrange his wedding (with Juliet).
• To go to confession.
• To ask Friar Laurence what he knows about Romeo and Juliet.

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

On what day of the week is the wedding scheduled to take place (at first)?

• Saturday
• Tuesday
• Thursday

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

4.1: Friar Lawrence says "You say you do not know the lady's mind. Uneven is the course. I like it not."  
Friar's subtext is...

• You don't know the lady's mind. I don't think this is a good plan.
• OMG! Juliet is already married! She can't marry Paris!

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.9

4.1: Juliet says "I will confess to you that I love him." 
Juliet's subtext is...

• I love Romeo. Paris makes me sick. I hope he believes what I'm saying.
• I confess I love Paris.

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

What does Juliet threaten to do if she has to marry Paris?

• kill Paris
• kill Friar Laurence
• kill herself
• leave town

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

To escape marrying Paris, Juliet (with the help of Friar Laurence) will...

• kill herself.
• leave town.
• tell her father she is already married.
• fake her own death.

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

How will Romeo, now living in Mantua, receive news of Juliet's secret plan?

• Friar will have a letter delivered to him with all the information/plans.
• Friar will rent a donkey and ride to Mantua to tell him himself.
• Juliet will send a messenger with the details of the secret plan.

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

4.2: Juliet says "To you and your behests, and am enjoined/ By holy Laurence to fall prostrate here/ To beg your pardon. Pardon, I beseech you! Henceforward I am ever ruled by you."
Juliet's subtext is...

• Please forgive me Father. I'm sorry I disobeyed you. Of course I'll marry Paris.
• I'm not marrying Paris. I'm going to fake my death and escape you to be with Romeo!

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

4.2: Capulet says "...my heart is wondrous light,/Since this same wayward girl is so reclaimed."
Capulet's subtext is...

• Good daughter! You've made me so happy!
• You are a liar, Juliet. I know all about you and your dirt-bag Romeo.

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.9