Yesterday we read through and discussed Act I, Scene 1. We discussed oxymorons, and students had an assignment where they had to identify the oxymorons in speeches of Romeo and Juliet, then illustrate one of Shakespeare's oxymorons and make up one of their own and illustrate it on the other side. Students were also required to list the important things that happen in this scene in their journals, and describe the characters of Tybalt, Benvolio and Romeo so far, listing phrases or lines that back up their decisions.
Today we read Act I, Scenes 2-4. We discussed the characters of the Nurse and Juliet. We also discussed sonnets and 'extended metaphors,' with reference to Lady Capulet's description of Paris, and 'puns', with reference to Scene 4, where Mercutio and Benvolio are punning to try to get Romeo to cheer up. Then we tried to guess what Romeo's bad dream might have been that is giving him such a foreboding feeling about the evening to come (lines 106-111).
Homework:
Until he sees Juliet, Romeo believes he is in love with Rosaline. Write a few entries in Rosaline's diary. How does she feel about Romeo's infatuation? What did she say as she kept him at a distance (see Act I, Scene 1, lines 199-215) refusing his advances? Remember, she's Juliet's cousin, so she's a Capulet too! (Romeo is a Montague)
Credit will be given for creativity and authenticity!
Due Tuesday, May 31, along with flashcards
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