Romeo & Juliet Lesson 24: Who said what? - PowerPoint

In a compelling PowerPoint lesson on Shakespeare's iconic tragedy, "Romeo and Juliet", students delve into the intricacies of character development and dialogue. The lesson's objectives are twofold: to enhance students' knowledge and understanding of the characters, and to examine the pivotal Act III, Scene 1 within the broader context of the play's narrative. This exploration is crucial for appreciating the motivations and actions that drive the story forward.

One of the key activities involves matching quotes to the characters who uttered them, such as the ominous line "This day's black fate on more days doth depend; This but begins the woe, others must end," and the despairing cry "A plague o’both your houses! I am fortune’s fool!" These lines are integral to understanding the characters' feelings and the play's escalating tension. The lesson also prompts students to reflect on the seismic shifts in the plot and tone following the deaths of Mercutio and Tybalt at the end of Act 3, Scene 1. Students are asked to read up to this point and consider how these events have transformed the narrative. Additionally, they are tasked with completing a line graph to visually represent the highs and lows of Romeo's experiences, from his initial lovesickness over Rosaline to his fateful meeting with Juliet, and then to write a paragraph analyzing how recent events have impacted him, marking the transition from good times to bad times.