Romeo & Juliet - Themes: Conflict
English
Year 9
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A worksheet exploring the theme of conflict in Romeo & Juliet, using modern fiction context. Designed for comprehension and analytical skills.
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Romeo & Juliet - Themes: Conflict
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In the modern fictional narrative, conflict often arises from misunderstandings, rivalries, and personal ambitions. The scene depicts a tense confrontation between two characters representing opposing factions, each driven by their own motives. The dialogue reveals underlying hostility, with phrases such as 'You don’t understand' and 'This isn’t over'. The setting is a crowded urban environment, reflecting the chaos and emotional turbulence typical of contemporary conflicts. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, revenge, and the clash between individual desires and societal expectations. The characters’ interactions are charged with emotional intensity, highlighting how conflict can escalate from verbal disagreement to physical confrontation. Such scenes parallel the conflicts in classic literature like Romeo and Juliet, where personal and familial tensions lead to tragedy. Understanding this context helps students see how themes of conflict remain relevant across different eras and styles of storytelling.
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Identify one phrase from the summary that indicates rising tension between characters.
[2 marks]2.
Describe how the setting of a 'crowded urban environment' contributes to the theme of conflict.
[3 marks]3.
What themes are highlighted in this modern fictional scene?
[2 marks]B
Questions on Literary Devices and Themes
Excerpt: 'You don’t understand,' shouted the antagonist, voice rising like a crescendo. 'This isn’t over,' he added, eyes blazing with fury. The dialogue illustrates a climax of emotional tension. The author uses a crescendo to heighten the sense of conflict, while the phrase 'eyes blazing' employs visual imagery to depict anger.
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Identify and explain the literary device in the phrase 'voice rising like a crescendo'.
[2 marks]2.
What does the phrase 'eyes blazing' suggest about the character’s emotions?
[2 marks]3.
Explain how the use of visual imagery enhances the scene’s conflict.
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Creative Writing Prompt
Imagine a disagreement between two friends over a misunderstanding, leading to a heated exchange. Your task is to write this scene, including at least two pieces of dialogue and descriptive details that show the rising tension.
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Checklist for writing your scene:
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Analysis of Conflict Resolution
In many modern stories, conflicts often end with reconciliation or open-ended tension. Consider whether the following scenario suggests resolution or ongoing conflict: Two characters, after a heated argument, decide to take a break and think things over, but their relationship remains strained.
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Does this scenario suggest the conflict is resolved? Why or why not?
[2 marks]2.
How might this unresolved conflict lead to future problems in the story?
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- 12/31/2025
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