Love and conflict

In this lesson, we will look carefully at the two central themes of Romeo and Juliet: love and conflict. By reviewing the key events of the play, from the Prologue to the final reconciliation, we will further explore Shakespeare's intended impact on the audience and what he wanted them to learn about these enduring themes.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is the definition of a 'Reconciliation'?

A technique used by speakers/writers to create an emotional response. A serious play with an unhappy ending. A cliffhanger ending to a literary text. A restoration of friendly relations; bringing people together again.

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Q2.True or False: Shakespeare's use of pathos in the ending of Romeo and Juliet is likely to create a great feeling of sympathy from the audience.

True False

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Q3.Which of the following is not a consequence of Romeo and Juliet's death?

Lord Montague builds a golden statue of Juliet Lady Capulet dies of heartbreak A 'glooming peace' come to Verona The Montague and Capulet families reconcile

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Q4.Who performs the final, closing speech in Romeo and Juliet and hints at Shakespeare's final message?

The Chorus Romeo's ghost The Prince Lord Capulet

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Q5.Which of the following statements is NOT a likely didactic message that Shakespeare suggested with his tragic ending?

The consequences of ignorant conflict are the loss of love and loved ones Parents should consider the happiness and freedom of their children, above their own selfish needs The power of love is stronger (and more advised) than the power of hate That you can avoid your fate if you love purely and live a good life

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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!

Q1.What is the definition of a 'Reconciliation'?

1/5

Q2.True or False: Shakespeare's use of pathos in the ending of Romeo and Juliet is likely to create a great feeling of sympathy from the audience.

True False

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Q3.Which of the following is not a consequence of Romeo and Juliet's death?

Lord Montague builds a golden statue of Juliet Lady Capulet dies of heartbreak A 'glooming peace' come to Verona The Montague and Capulet families reconcile

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Q4.Who performs the final, closing speech in Romeo and Juliet and hints at Shakespeare's final message?

The Chorus Romeo's ghost The Prince Lord Capulet

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Q5.Which of the following statements is NOT a likely didactic message that Shakespeare suggested with his tragic ending?

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Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet- Love and Conflict

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Q1.What is the definition of a Paradox?

A person or thing that combines contradictory/opposing features or qualities. A long term disagreement or argument between two groups. An act of leaving or parting; marking someone's departure. A separate introductory section of a literary, dramatic or musical work.

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Q2.Which are the two paradoxical themes in the play?

Cruelty and Death Fate and Darkness Love and Conflict Romance and Love

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Q3.True of False: The feud between the Montagues and Capulets endures beyond the final moments of the play.

True False

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Q4.Which of the following is NOT a structural choice that Shakespeare makes to present the tension between his opposing themes?

Including an Act focused on conflict, followed by an Act focused on the theme of love Using the Prologue to immediately introduce this tension to the audience Including moments of conflict in direct structural contrast to the moments of romance Including a final hint of uneasy tension in the Princes' final speech

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Q5.What of the following interpretations does Ms Mackay NOT suggest about Shakespeare's didactic message in the play?

Shakespeare implies that conflict cannot be completely cured by love, as it will always exist in society Shakespeare suggests that love is stronger than hate, as it endures past the end of the conflict. Shakespeare believes that expressions of love should be totally restricted, and rebellious behaviour will always be punished. Shakespeare presents both love and conflict as enduring, inescapable parts of society

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Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet- Love and Conflict

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!

Q1.What is the definition of a Paradox?

1/5

Q2.Which are the two paradoxical themes in the play?

Cruelty and Death Fate and Darkness Love and Conflict Romance and Love

2/5

Q3.True of False: The feud between the Montagues and Capulets endures beyond the final moments of the play.

True False

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Q4.Which of the following is NOT a structural choice that Shakespeare makes to present the tension between his opposing themes?

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Q5.What of the following interpretations does Ms Mackay NOT suggest about Shakespeare's didactic message in the play?

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Lesson summary: Love and conflict

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