Exploring the role of the Nurse and comedy in Act 2, Scene 4

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Exploring the conventions of Shakespearean tragedy in 'Romeo and Juliet'

Exploring how the prologue sets up the theme of fate in 'Romeo and Juliet'

Exploring Romeo's unrequited love for Rosaline in 'Romeo and Juliet'

Exploring Lady Capulet and the Nurse’s views on marriage in Act 1, Scene 3

Exploring Benvolio and Mercutio as Romeo's counsellors in Act 1, Scene 4

Exploring love and foreshadowing in Act 1, Scene 5 of 'Romeo and Juliet'

Exploring the development of Romeo and Juliet's relationship in Act 2, Scene 2

Comparing Romeo’s love for Juliet with his love for Rosaline

Writing analytically about Shakespeare's presentation of Romeo and love

Exploring the role of Friar Lawrence in Act 2, Scene 3 of 'Romeo and Juliet'

Exploring love, masculinity and fate in Act 3, Scene 1 of 'Romeo and Juliet'

Exploring symbolism in Romeo and Juliet's last meeting in Act 3, Scene 5

Exploring Lord Capulet's views on women and marriage in Act 3, Scene 5

Planning an essay on the role of fate in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'

Writing an essay on the role of fate in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'

In 'Macbeth: Lady Macbeth as a Machiavellian Villain', pupils focus on the role that Lady Macbeth plays in the downfall of her husband. In 'Macbeth: A Tragic Hero', pupils become more critical of Macbeth's own decisions, evaluating whether he could be considered a tragic hero.

In 'Othello', pupils explore the role that Desdemona played in her husband's downfall. In 'Macbeth: Lady Macbeth as a Machiavellian Villain', pupils analyse the impact of Lady Macbeth's manipulation.

In this unit, pupils read and analyse 'Romeo and Juliet' by focusing on the role of fate. They start by understanding the play's tragedy and the concept of fate, before exploring key characters and themes in detail. They finally prepare and write an essay about the role of fate in the play.

Shakespeare: first reading

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

That she sees herself as an employee of Juliet.

That she doesn't see herself as an employee of Juliet.

That she feels as if Romeo should offer more money.

In Act 2, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', the Nurse's refusal of money from Romeo for her help implies which of the following?

It makes him sad as his love for Rosaline did.

It makes him happier than his love for Rosaline did.

It makes him feel the same as his love for Rosaline did.

In Act 2, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Mercutio says "Now art thou sociable, now art thou / Romeo” - what does this suggest about Romeo's love for Juliet?

'Using words in a clever and funny way' is the definition of being ...

'The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one' is the definition of which of the following?

The Nurse's use of malapropisms in Act 2, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' suggests which of the following?

'Containing humorous remarks about sex' is the definition of which word beginning with 'b'?

'A play dealing with tragic events and often ends with a death' is the definition of a {{ }} play.

'A play that has a light or humorous tone that depicts amusing incidents' is the definition of a __________ play.

Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' is a {{ }} play.

wanting to keep someone or something safe

Which of the following is the definition of feeling 'protective'?

Lady Capulet has a close relationship with her daughter.

The Nurse has a closer relationship with Juliet than Lady Capulet.

Lady Capulet doesn't want a relationship with Juliet.

In Act 1, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Lady Capulet asks the Nurse where Juliet is. This implies which of the following?

To 'ridicule' someone is to __________ them.

Exploring the role of the Nurse and comedy in Act 2, Scene 4

Lesson outcome

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