Courtly love

In this lesson, we will explore the contextual concept of courtly love. Using Romeo's early speeches in the play, we will evaluate the extent to which Romeo could be considered a typical courtly lover.

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Q1.What is the definition of melodramatic?

Not demonstrating what is standard, normal, or expected A disagreement, clash or struggle between two opposing forces Exaggerated or over emotional behaviour A separate introductory section of a literary, dramatic or musical work

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Q2.What is the name of the girl that Romeo is in love with at the start of the play?

Mary Claudia Juliet Rosaline

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Q3.Which character mocks Romeo for his foolish infatuation?

Benvolio Tybalt Lord Montague The Prince

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Q4.What event have Romeo and Benvolio decided to attend at the end of this scene?

An invitation to fight the Capulets A party at Lord Capulet's house A religious ceremony at the church The funeral of Rosaline

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Q5.Which of these methods does Shakespeare use to emphasise Romeo's infatuation?

Stage directions Exclamatory statements Alliteration Adverbs

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

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Question 5

Q1.What is the definition of melodramatic?

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Q2.What is the name of the girl that Romeo is in love with at the start of the play?

Mary Claudia Juliet Rosaline

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Q3.Which character mocks Romeo for his foolish infatuation?

Benvolio Tybalt Lord Montague The Prince

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Q4.What event have Romeo and Benvolio decided to attend at the end of this scene?

An invitation to fight the Capulets A party at Lord Capulet's house A religious ceremony at the church The funeral of Rosaline

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Q5.Which of these methods does Shakespeare use to emphasise Romeo's infatuation?

Stage directions Exclamatory statements Alliteration Adverbs

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Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet- Courtly Love

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Q1.What is the definition of courtship?

Strongly admire; passionately worship A period of time during which a couple develop a romantic relationship before getting married Exaggerated or over emotional behaviour The highest social class below royalty.

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Q2.Which of the following is not true about Elizabethan courtship?

Courtship typically involved giving love gifts and poetry Courtship had to be approved by parents and the church Courtship always occurred after the marriage had taken place Women were usually positioned as passive objects within courtship

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Q3.Romeo demonstrates a typical 'courtly love' obsession with Rosaline at the beginning of the play. True or false?

True False

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Q4.Which of the following is a phrase used by Romeo to show his love for Rosaline?

Beautiful rose Precious treasure Glowing moon Falling star

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Q5.Which of these methods does Shakespeare use to present Romeo as a typical courtly lover?

Proper nouns Hyperbole Alliteration Imperatives

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Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet- Courtly Love

Now you have completed the lesson content for today, have a go at the following quiz which will assess your understanding of the content that we have covered together! Good luck!

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Question 2

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Q1.What is the definition of courtship?

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Q2.Which of the following is not true about Elizabethan courtship?

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Q3.Romeo demonstrates a typical 'courtly love' obsession with Rosaline at the beginning of the play. True or false?

True False

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Q4.Which of the following is a phrase used by Romeo to show his love for Rosaline?

Beautiful rose Precious treasure Glowing moon Falling star

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Q5.Which of these methods does Shakespeare use to present Romeo as a typical courtly lover?

Proper nouns Hyperbole Alliteration Imperatives

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