Romeo and Juliet E & C Select one of Shakespeare’s four themes and identify it at the top of the paper, along with the play’s title and Act and Scene numbers: Locate a quote/paraphrase from the Act and Scene that exemplifies the selected theme. Write it in MLA format. (2 sentence minimum) MLA format for a play: Use numerals to refer to act, scene, and line numbers (no page numbers are listed). Example : (Shakespeare 3.2.115) Develop an analysis that explains HOW the chosen quote develops the selected theme. Consider how it helps enhance the message, creates a foreshadow, develops characterization, etc. (4 sentence minimum) Revise Submit to Turnitin.com Act # Scene # Line #(s)

Themes in Romeo and Juliet No one escapes fate There is a duality in humans and in nature Love/hate Light/dark Life/death An individual (especially women) must set aside his/her desires to fulfill societal (family, friends, political authority, and even religious) expectations. Love (romantic, platonic, familial, etc.) can lead to violence