Romeo & Juliet: Themes of Conflict
English
Year 9
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A worksheet focusing on the theme of conflict in Romeo & Juliet, including analysis and annotation tasks tailored for Year 9 students.
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Romeo & Juliet: Themes of Conflict
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In the opening act of Romeo & Juliet, Verona is depicted as a city torn apart by longstanding hatred between the Montague and Capulet families. The scene introduces the street brawl, highlighting the intense and personal nature of the conflict that permeates the play. Romeo, a Montague, is shown to be conflicted internally about love and loyalty, foreshadowing the tragic events to come. Juliet’s world is also affected by the feud, as her relationship with Romeo becomes a focal point of tension, illustrating how conflict influences personal choices and societal expectations. A key quote from this scene is 'A plague o' both your houses!' which exemplifies the destructive nature of their enmity. The play explores how conflict manifests not only as physical violence but also as emotional and ideological struggles, shaping the characters’ destinies. This scene sets the tone for the tragic unfolding, where love and hate collide, ultimately leading to devastating consequences for all involved.
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Briefly summarise the setting and main conflict introduced in this scene.
[2 marks]2.
Identify one quote from the scene that illustrates the destructive nature of the feud.
[2 marks]3.
Describe how the theme of conflict affects Romeo’s character development in this scene.
[3 marks]4.
Analyse the use of imagery in the description of the street brawl. How does it emphasise the theme of conflict?
5.
What literary technique is used in the line 'A plague o' both your houses!', and what is its effect?
[2 marks]6.
Identify and explain one way conflict influences Juliet’s perspective on love and loyalty in later scenes.
[3 marks]7.
Creative Writing: Imagine you are a character caught in this conflict. Write a diary entry expressing your feelings about the feud and its impact on your life.
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Suggest one modern real-world conflict that resembles the feud depicted in Romeo & Juliet. Briefly explain your choice.
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- 12/31/2025
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