Monday, December 15, 2008

December 15, 2008 -- December 19, 2008

Monday

Read Act III, Scenes i and ii by parts. Discuss the implications and the possible repercussions of the death of Tybalt by Romeo's sword.

Tuesday

Romeo and Juliet (Zeffirelli, 1968) vs.
Romeo and Juliet (Luhrmann, 1996) vs.
West Side Story (Robbins, 1957)
Watch three different performances of the violent scenes in Act III of Romeo and Juliet. Take notes and write a reaction paper for homework.

Wedenesday

Share reaction papers and discuss the significant contrasts between the portrayed scenes. How do these differences attract alternative audiences? Consider the period when each film was produced.

Thursday

Read Act III, Scenes iv and v by parts. How has Juliet's relationship with her family changed? -especially with the Nurse

Friday

Read all of Act IV. Discsuss the physical and psychological risks involved with Friar Lawrence's plan. The Act IV Study Guide is due on Monday!

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