More than Reckless Teenagers / Romeo is a Dirtbag

From MTRT does the author think Juliet is a strong or weak character? Why?

• Weak, because she fell in love.

• Strong, because she made reasonable decisions in a difficult situation.

• Weak, becuase she chose to run instead of talk to her parents.

• Strong, because she stood up to her parents.

From MTRT: Does the author think Romeo is emotional or practical? Why?

• Practical, because he made wise decisions quickly.

• Practical, because he used what resources he had to do the best he could.

• Emotional, because he seeks a deeper emotional connection with Juliet.

• Emotional, be he does not think about consequences.

From MTRT: Does the author think Romeo and Juliet are foolish teens? Why?

• No, she thinks they are complex characters looking for control over their life.

• No, she thinks they are madly in love and that is all that matters.

• Yes, she thinks that they got married too quickly.

• Yes, she thinks they are immature and need more schooling in life.

From RIAD: Does the author think Romeo can be trusted? Why?

• Yes, even though he is impulsive he seems like a good guy.

• No, she cites examples that show he is not honest or trustworthy.

• Yes, she explains that he is a man of his word.

• No, he fell in love with two girls on the same day.

From RIAD: Why do people consider Romeo and Juliet to be a love story?

• Two people fall in love and get married- that's why.

• Modern plays, movies, and culture have romanticized how the play is now viewed.

From RAID: Does the author think Romeo and Juliet is a love story? Why?

• Yes, because the entire plot is based on two teens falling in love.

• Yes, because she cites evidence to show that love at first sight is real.

• No, because she states that love is an intangible thing therefore we should not believe it.

• No, she thinks it's a warning about romanticizing men like Romeo.