Romeo & Juliet: Themes of Love and Social Issues
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This worksheet explores the theme of love in Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, focusing on how social issues such as family loyalty, societal expectations, and gender roles influence characters' decisions. It provides comprehension questions that analyze literary techniques and encourages critical thinking about the social context of the play.
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Romeo & Juliet: Themes of Love and Social Issues
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Scene Summary and Context
In Act 1 of Romeo & Juliet, the city of Verona is rife with tension between the Montague and Capulet families. Romeo, a young Montague, secretly attends a Capulet party and falls in love with Juliet, a young Capulet. Their love is complicated by the longstanding family feud, societal expectations, and issues of loyalty. The play highlights how social divisions influence personal relationships and decisions. As Romeo and Juliet's love develops, they must navigate a world where social issues override individual desires, leading to tragic consequences. Short phrases like 'ancient grudge' and 'star-crossed lovers' encapsulate the societal conflicts and fate that shape their lives.
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Describe the social issue that influences Romeo and Juliet's relationship, as outlined in the scene summary.
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary technique used to emphasize the theme of social conflict in the play.
[2 marks]3.
Explain how the societal expectations of arranged marriages influence Juliet's choices in the play.
[4 marks]4.
What is the significance of the phrase 'star-crossed lovers' in understanding the social forces at play?
[2 marks]5.
Identify a metaphor used in the play that reflects the theme of love and social division.
[2 marks]6.
Analyze how Shakespeare uses dialogue to reveal social tensions between characters.
[4 marks]7.
Discuss how the social issues in Romeo & Juliet relate to modern society's challenges with family loyalty and societal expectations.
[4 marks]8.
Create a short speech (about 25 lines) from Juliet's perspective, expressing her feelings about societal expectations and her love for Romeo. Include at least three references to social issues discussed in the play.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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