Romeo & Juliet - Context: Elizabethan for Dystopian Future
English
GCSE
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A comprehension worksheet exploring the Elizabethan context of Romeo & Juliet, with thematic framing around a dystopian future. Designed to enhance understanding of the play's themes, language, and context.
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Romeo & Juliet - Context: Elizabethan for Dystopian Future
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Introduction and Context
Scene Summary: In a future dystopian world, societal structures have collapsed, and human emotions are regulated by a dystopian regime. Amidst this chaos, a secret love story unfolds between Juliet and Romeo, echoing themes from Shakespeare’s original play. Their love defies the oppressive order, symbolising hope and resistance. Context Guide: Originally set in Elizabethan England, Romeo & Juliet reflects the societal tensions of the time—family loyalty, honour, and social hierarchy. In this dystopian framing, these themes take on new significance, illustrating conflicts between individual desires and oppressive authority. The Elizabethan era valued honour, social status, and arranged marriages, which parallel the regimented, controlled society of the dystopian future. Key phrases: 'ancient grudge', 'star-crossed lovers'.
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Summarise the dystopian context described in the passage in two sentences.
[2 marks]B
Question 1
Answer the following questions based on the extract.
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In the phrase 'star-crossed lovers', what does the word 'star-crossed' suggest about Romeo and Juliet’s fate?
[2 marks]C
Question 2
Identify the literary technique used in the sentence.
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Identify the literary technique used in the sentence.
[2 marks]D
Question 3
Answer the following comprehension question.
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How does the phrase 'ancient grudge' reflect Elizabethan societal values, and how might this translate into the dystopian context?
[3 marks]E
Question 4
Analyse the use of language in the following extract.
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Analyse the use of language in the excerpt, focusing on the metaphor.
[6 marks]F
Question 5
Creative Writing Task: Write a short speech.
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Write a speech of approximately 25 lines from Romeo or Juliet expressing their feelings and hopes in a dystopian future.
[10 marks]G
Question 6
Identify the literary device in the following sentence.
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Identify the literary device in the sentence.
[2 marks]H
Question 7
Evaluate the significance of the phrase 'love defies the oppressive regime'.
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Evaluate the significance of the phrase 'love defies the oppressive regime'.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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