Romeo & Juliet Lesson 11: Introducing Juliet - PowerPoint

The lesson titled "Introducing Juliet" is designed to deepen students' understanding of how Shakespeare presents the character of Juliet to the audience in his iconic play, "Romeo and Juliet". The objective of the lesson is to examine the initial portrayal of Juliet through the dialogue and actions within the first scenes of the play. Students are encouraged to read Act One, Scene Two and answer questions regarding the conversation that takes place at the beginning of the scene, the subject of discussion, Capulet's response to Paris' requests, insights into Juliet's character from Capulet's words, and the decision that Capulet ultimately makes.

Additionally, the lesson explores the broader context of the role of women in Elizabethan England, which is pivotal for understanding Juliet's character and the societal expectations placed upon her. Students are tasked with researching topics such as the upbringing of women, their roles in society, expectations in marriage, and the practice of arranged marriages. The research aims to uncover the norms of the time, including the teaching of women's inferiority to men, the expectation of unquestioning obedience to both parents and husbands, and the typical age of marriage for girls. The lesson concludes with a reflection on the students' first impressions of Juliet, inviting them to describe her using specific words or phrases based on their understanding of her character and the societal context in which she lives.