1. Romeo and Juliet
Character Questions

2. 2013 Drama Question
Choose a character from a play you have studied. What was your first impression of your chosen character? Support your answer with reference to the play. (10)
Romeo Plan:
Paragraph 1: At the beginning of the play Romeo is sad.
Paragraph 2: I think Romeo is very impulsive in the early stages of the play.

3. 2013 Drama Question
To what extent does your impression of your chosen character change as the play progresses? Explain your answer with reference to your chosen play. (20)
Romeo Plan:
Paragraph 1: When Romeo meets Juliet we can see how loving/romantic/poetic he is.
Paragraph 2: After their wedding Romeo becomes more mature, particularly when he tries to deal with Tybalt.
Paragraph 3: However, when Mercutio is killed we see how hot-headed Romeo can be.
Paragraph 4: In the end Romeo shows strength and determination to be with Juliet, whatever the costs.

4. 2013 Drama Question
Choose a character from a play you have studied. What was your first impression of your chosen character? Support your answer with reference to the play. (10)
Juliet Plan:
Paragraph 1: At the beginning of the play Juliet is an obedient daughter.
Paragraph 2: Juliet’s youth is also stressed repeatedly throughout the play.

5. 2013 Drama Question
To what extent does your impression of your chosen character change as the play progresses? Explain your answer with reference to your chosen play. (20)
Juliet Plan:
Paragraph 1: When Juliet meets Romeo we can see she is mature beyond her years.
Paragraph 2: Juliet undergoes a huge change becoming secretive with those closest to her.
Paragraph 3: However, she does this in order to be with Romeo and her loving nature is obvious.
Paragraph 4: In the end Juliet shows incredible bravery in dealing with tragic circumstances.

6. PEER FEEDBACK
Ask yourself the following questions when reading your partner’s work:
Does each paragraph have a clear lead sentence?
(A lead sentence should state the main point i.e. have a specific adjective/descriptor)
Does every other sentence in the paragraph relate to the lead sentence?
(Is there anything that seems off-topic or isn’t proving the main point?)
Is there evidence and/or quotes to back up the main point?
Is there analysis of the evidence given?
(I.e. Have they explained how a particular quote proves the main point?)