Shakespeare: first reading

16 topics

1. Exploring the conventions of Shakespearean tragedy in 'Romeo and Juliet'
2. Exploring how the prologue sets up the theme of fate in 'Romeo and Juliet'
3. Exploring Romeo's unrequited love for Rosaline in 'Romeo and Juliet'
4. Exploring Lady Capulet and the Nurse’s views on marriage in Act 1, Scene 3
5. Exploring Benvolio and Mercutio as Romeo's counsellors in Act 1, Scene 4
6. Exploring love and foreshadowing in Act 1, Scene 5 of 'Romeo and Juliet'
7. Exploring the development of Romeo and Juliet's relationship in Act 2, Scene 2
8. Comparing Romeo’s love for Juliet with his love for Rosaline
9. Writing analytically about Shakespeare's presentation of Romeo and love
10. Exploring the role of Friar Lawrence in Act 2, Scene 3 of 'Romeo and Juliet'
11. Exploring the role of the Nurse and comedy in Act 2, Scene 4
12. Exploring love, masculinity and fate in Act 3, Scene 1 of 'Romeo and Juliet'
13. Exploring symbolism in Romeo and Juliet's last meeting in Act 3, Scene 5
14. Exploring Lord Capulet's views on women and marriage in Act 3, Scene 5
15. Planning an essay on the role of fate in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'
16. Writing an essay on the role of fate in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'

License: OGL