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ENGLISH LANGUAGE DOSSIER

3rd ESO

presents

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Romeo & Juliet

Blue Mango Theatre presents a thoroughly modernised version of Shakespeares classic tale of love, revenge, tragedy and reconciliation. Through this timeless classic we will look at how cultural misunderstandings can lead to devastating consequences something as prevalent today as Medieval Italy. 1. Discuss in pairs: a) In what circumstances is it difficult for two people to fall in love? For example: there is a big age difference, they are from different countries or they have different religions. b) What problems could couples have in those situations? c) How do you think couples can resolve these problems?

2. Listen to and read the synopsis and then answer the questions about Romeo and Juliet. Synopsis The two families, the Capulets and the Montagues are at war with each other and the play starts with a fight between the two sides. Later, Romeo Montague is talking to his friend Mercutio, he gives him tickets to a party at the Capulets house. Romeo is worried about going to the enemys home, but Mercutio explains it is a fancy dress party, so no one will know who they are. At the Capulets home, we meet Nurse, who is helping Juliet get ready for the party. Nurse tells Juliet that her mother wants Juliet to marry a young man called Paris, but Juliet isn't interested. Later at the party, Romeo and Juliet meet and kiss, but Tybalt, Juliet's cousin recognises Romeo and threatens him with violence. Romeo leaves the party but later talks to Juliet and asks her to marry him. She says yes, and Friar Lawrence agrees to marry them, hoping that the marriage may help to stop the fighting between their two families. After the wedding, we see Juliets cousin, Tybalt, out looking for Romeo; he wants his revenge for the other night at the party. Mercutio starts to fight Tybalt, but when Romeo appears Tybalt turns his attention on him. Romeo refuses to fight with Tybalt and so Mercutio steps in. Tybalt attacks Mercutio and kills him. In his rage, Romeo kills Tybalt.

ROMEO 1. Which family is he from?

JULIET 1. Which family is she from?

2. Who is Romeo's friend?

2. Who is her cousin?

3. How does he meet Juliet? 3. What does her mother want her to do? 4.Who marries them? 4. Why is this not OK with Juliet? 5. What crime does he commit? 5. What does Friar Lawrence hope the marriage might do?

3. Listen to and read the the script and answer the questions: ROMEO Banished? Banished? Never to return to Verona, never to see Juliet again. Oh God, I would rather die than be exiled. Nurse- what does Juliet say? NURSE Nothing, she just cries and cries. ROMEO I've destroyed everything. NURSE Listen, Juliet is alive, you killed Tybalt, yes, but Tybalt would have killed you. You could have been sentenced to death, but you are only exiled. You are a very lucky man. Look, Juliet sent you this ring, she still loves you. Go to her, but dont stay too long, theyll be looking for you. Go to Mantua until things have calmed down, and then you can come back a free man. Come on, hurry.

a) Which is the correct definition of: To be banished/To be exiled? 1-To go on holiday 2-Enforced removal from one's native country/town 3-To ask for the presence or participation. 4-A day free from home. b) What does Nurse recommend for Romeo to do?

c)Is Juliet dead? 2

4. Write the name of the character to which each statement applies: a) _________ is a Capulet. b) _________ kills Tybalt. c) _________ fights with Tybalt. d) _________ meet and kiss. e) _________ is friends with Romeo f) _________ is Juliet's cousin. g) _________ lives with Juliet. h) _________ marries Romeo and Juliet.

Juliet, Romeo, Mercutio, Tybalt, Nurse, Friar Lawrence

5. Watch the trailer of the film Romeo + Juliet directed by Baz Luhrman: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO4jqwpt25k

a)What is special about this version of Romeo and Juliet? List things that have drawn your attention.

b)Do you think that it is very different from Shakespeares original Romeo and Juliet?

c)What is your opinion about new versions of old novels, books or theatre plays? Do you know any other new versions?