English 1 Tuesday February 2, 2016 Mr. Briggs’ Classes
Objective / Homework Analyze and interpret Act 3 scene 1 – the deaths of Mercutio and Tybalt. No homework tonight. Get a Book
Review/Collect last night’s Homework – Label Papers: Act 2 scene 6 Read Act II scene vi (pages ) 1. Why does Shakespeare choose to make the marriage of R&J happen off scene? 2. SCENE DESIGN Plan the Picture (843) Complete the activity.
1. (49-51) Are you surprised by Romeo’s immediate willingness to give up being a Montague? Explain 2. (70-73) What complications threatens the lovers’ happiness? 3. ( ) How does Shakespeare use images of light and darkness to hint at the dangers to come? 4. ( ) What does Juliet’s response to Romeo reveal about her character? 5. ( ) In your own words, explain the farewell speeches of R & J.
Act 3 scene i Go to page 845 in your textbooks. Benvolio, Mercutio, Romeo, Tybalt Citizen, Prince, Lady Capulet, Montague