Introducing Juliet

In this lesson, we will explore the characterisation of Juliet. We will explore her first appearance on stage and consider the methods used by Shakespeare to present her to the audience.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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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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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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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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Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet- Introducing Juliet

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Q1.What is the definition of demure?

Not demonstrating what is standard, normal, or expected Seen or acting in a way which is shy, modest and quiet Exaggerated or over emotional behaviour Showing no sexual action or desire; considered to be innocent

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Q2.Juliet is mostly silent in her introductory scene. True or False?

True False

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Q3.Who do Lady Capulet and the Nurse want Juliet to marry?

Paris Romeo Benvolio The Prince

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Q4.Which of the following characters is not due to attend the Capulet ball?

Juliet Lord Montague Paris Romeo

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Q5.In the Elizabethan period, young girls did not often have....?

Friends Beauty Power Religious belief

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Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet- Introducing Juliet

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Q1.What is the definition of demure?

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Q2.Juliet is mostly silent in her introductory scene. True or False?

True False

2/5

Q3.Who do Lady Capulet and the Nurse want Juliet to marry?

Paris Romeo Benvolio The Prince

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Q4.Which of the following characters is not due to attend the Capulet ball?

Juliet Lord Montague Paris Romeo

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Q5.In the Elizabethan period, young girls did not often have....?

Friends Beauty Power Religious belief

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