Romeo & Juliet Lesson 30: Act 5 - PowerPoint

In the thirtieth lesson of a series on Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet," the focus is on developing students' knowledge and understanding of the character of Romeo, particularly in Act 5. The objective is to delve into Romeo's persona, emotions, and the impact of his experiences as the play reaches its dramatic conclusion. Students are encouraged to describe Romeo using at least six adjectives and to share their reasoning with the class, fostering an engaging discussion on the complexities of this tragic hero.

The lesson also examines Romeo's feelings while he is exiled in Mantua, separated from Juliet. Students explore Romeo's state of mind through his dream, as revealed in a monologue from Act V, Scene 1. They are tasked with interpreting whether Romeo views his dream as a positive or negative omen and how this might differ from the audience's perspective. To deepen their understanding of Romeo's inner world, students are invited to imagine they are Romeo writing in his diary. They reflect on his loneliness, his longing for news from Verona, and the contents of his unsettling dream, ultimately considering what he hopes for the future. This creative exercise allows students to empathise with Romeo and to express his thoughts and emotions from a first-person perspective.