Match the two parts of sentences to reveal Romeo’s speech. It is the east, Arise fair sun, Who is already sick Two of the fairest stars The brightness of her cheek That birds would sing O that I were a glove and Juliet is the sun and kill the envious moon and pale with grief in all the heaven would shame those stars and think it were not night upon her hand! 6 minutes

Act 2, scene 2 – The Balcony Scene Objective – To understand Shakespeare’s use of language in this scene. To be able to write to IMAGINE, ENTERTAIN, EXPLORE Big Picture – 1.You will watch a clip from the (1968) Zeffirelli version of Romeo and Juliet 2.You will read a short extract from act 2, scene2. 3.You will answer comprehension questions and explain your point of view. 4.You will write a diary Outcome – By the end of the lesson you will have written a diary entry from the point of Juliet.

Watch the balcony scene

Romeo’s SpeechRomeo 2 But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? 3 It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. 4 Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, 5 Who is already sick and pale with grief, 6 That thou, her maid, art far more fair than she. 7 Be not her maid, since she is envious; 8 Her vestal livery is but sick and green 9 And none but fools do wear it; cast it off. 10 It is my lady, O, it is my love! 11 O, that she knew she were! 12 She speaks yet she says nothing; what of that? 13 Her eye discourses; I will answer it. 14 I am too bold, 'tis not to me she speaks. 15 Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven, 16 Having some business, do entreat her eyes 17 To twinkle in their spheres till they return. 18 What if her eyes were there, they in her head? 19 The brightness of her cheek would shame those stars, 20 As daylight doth a lamp; her eyes in heaven 21 Would through the airy region stream so bright 22 That birds would sing and think it were not night. 23 See, how she leans her cheek upon her hand! 24 O, that I were a glove upon that hand, 25 That I might touch that cheek! 2 But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? 3 It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. 4 Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, 5 Who is already sick and pale with grief, 6 That thou, her maid, art far more fair than she. 7 Be not her maid, since she is envious; 8 Her vestal livery is but sick and green 9 And none but fools do wear it; cast it off. 10 It is my lady, O, it is my love! 11 O, that she knew she were! 12 She speaks yet she says nothing; what of that? 13 Her eye discourses; I will answer it. 14 I am too bold, 'tis not to me she speaks. 15 Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven, 16 Having some business, do entreat her eyes 17 To twinkle in their spheres till they return. 18 What if her eyes were there, they in her head? 19 The brightness of her cheek would shame those stars, 20 As daylight doth a lamp; her eyes in heaven 21 Would through the airy region stream so bright 22 That birds would sing and think it were not night. 23 See, how she leans her cheek upon her hand! 24 O, that I were a glove upon that hand, 25 That I might touch that cheek! Read Romeo’s speech as he sees Juliet at her window. 1.Find two examples of imagery that contain light/ darkness. 2.Find two examples of metaphors that Romeo uses to describe Juliet. 3.Describe Romeo’s feelings for Juliet in one sentence (in your own words). 4.Choose your favourite line, copy this and explain why you chose it.

Juliet’s speech JULIET 33 O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo? 34 Deny thy father and refuse thy name; 35 Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, 36 And I'll no longer be a Capulet. ROMEO [Aside.] 37 Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this? JULIET 38 'Tis but thy name that is my enemy; 39 Thou art thyself, though not a Montague. 40 What's Montague? it is nor hand, nor foot, 41 Nor arm, nor face, nor any other part 42 Belonging to a man. O, be some other name! 43 What's in a name? That which we call a rose 44 By any other name would smell as sweet; 45 So Romeo would, were he not Romeo call'd, 46 Retain that dear perfection which he owes 47 Without that title. Romeo, doff thy name, 48 And for that name which is no part of thee 49 Take all myself. 1.Does Juliet feel the same as Romeo? Find a quotation to support your answer. 2.What problem does she foresee? What solution does she wish for? Use a quote to support your answer. 3.Do you agree with Juliet when she questions the importance of a name? “What’s in a name?”

Wow, what a truly amazing night I have had! As I saw Juliet leaning out of her window, my heart began to beat faster and I felt as though she could outshine even the brightest star in the sky! She was radiant. She leaned forward elegantly and rested her delicate hand on a gloved hand. O! I wished I could have been a glove upon that hand! Yet, being unsure of myself, I hid behind the gate and waited as I listened to her melodic voice in secret. I wanted desperately to talk to her and to hold her. What I heard gave me goose pimples and made my heart leap for joy. To my amazement, she confessed that she loved me, even though she seemed worried about my name. I understood her feelings immediately, as I too realise that it will be forbidden for a Capulet, as she is, to be with a Montague like me. Yet, I must be with Juliet. I must be bold enough to take that chance and risk the consequences. What type of text is this? A diary entry - writing to imagine, explore, entertain What would you usually expect to find in this type of writing? Wow, what a truly amazing night I have had! As I saw Juliet leaning out of her window, my heart began to beat faster and I felt as though she could outshine even the brightest star in the sky! She was radiant. She leaned forward elegantly and rested her delicate hand on a gloved hand. O! I wished I could have been a glove upon that hand! Yet, being unsure of myself, I hid behind the gate and waited as I listened to her melodic voice in secret. I wanted desperately to talk to her and to hold her. What I heard gave me goose pimples and made my heart leap for joy. To my amazement, she confessed that she did love me even though she seemed worried about my name. I understood her feelings immediately as I too realise that it will be forbidden for a Capulet, as she is, to be with a Montague like me. Yet, I must be with Juliet. I must be bold enough to take that chance and risk the consequences. Description of character Description of plot Use of literary techniques Varied sentences and punctuation. Wow, what a truly amazing night I have had! As I saw Juliet leaning out of her window, my heart began to beat faster and I felt as though she could outshine even the brightest star in the sky! She was radiant. She leaned forward elegantly and rested her delicate hand on a gloved hand. O! I wished I could have been a glove upon that hand! Yet, being unsure of myself, I hid behind the gate and waited as I listened to her melodic voice in secret. I wanted desperately to talk to her and to hold her. What I heard gave me goose pimples and made my heart leap for joy. To my amazement, she confessed that she did love me even though she seemed worried about my name. I understood her feelings immediately as I too realise that it will be forbidden for a Capulet, as she is, to be with a Montague like me. Yet, I must be with Juliet. I must be bold enough to take that chance and risk the consequences.

Task: Write a diary entry from Juliet’s perspective after her speech In your diary entry: Everyone must use their imagination to write a diary entry from the point of view of Juliet, describing character and plot Most will also vary vocabulary, sentences and punctuation for effect Some may use one or more literary techniques e.g. simile or alliteration Re-read her lines and consider the following when writing your entry: How does she feel about Romeo after the party? What does she say at the start of her speech? What is she worried about? How does she think the problem can be resolved? JULIET 33 O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo? 34 Deny thy father and refuse thy name; 35 Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, 36 And I'll no longer be a Capulet. JULIET 38 'Tis but thy name that is my enemy; 39 Thou art thyself, though not a Montague. 40 What's Montague? it is nor hand, nor foot, 41 Nor arm, nor face, nor any other part 42 Belonging to a man. O, be some other name! 43 What's in a name? That which we call a rose 44 By any other name would smell as sweet; 45 So Romeo would, were he not Romeo call'd, 46 Retain that dear perfection which he owes 47 Without that title. Romeo, doff thy name, 48 And for that name which is no part of thee 49 Take all myself. 15 minutes

Review – peer marking Using a colour key and colour pencils read your partner’s work and highlight the features that you notice. Make sure that this is done carefully and neatly. Description of character Description of plot Use of literary techniques Varied sentences and punctuation.