1. Synonyms for Romeo and Juliet
Heavenly – magical, goddess, majestic, biblical, divine, angelic, dreamy
Law – punishment, authority, forthright, justice, court, regulation, rules, commandment

2. Beauty – Mesmerising, enchantress, svelte, vanity, seductress, attractive/attraction, good-looking, handsome, alluring, broad, butch, vision, belle, breath-taking, enchanting, Allusions to beauty – celestial , cupid, Venus, Fighting: brawl, testosterone driven, attacking, quarrel, disgrace, “rat-catcher”, aggravating, sparring, intimidating, aggressive, physical, threatening Love: passion, sex, endearment, infatuation, romance, adore/adoration, tenderness, Allusion – “put on a pedestal” elevate over and above anyone else. Hate – dislike, angry, despise, disgust, feud, despicable, war, abominate, anger, rage, hostile, hostility, mistrust, loathing, detest, sullen

3. Embedding allusions into your writing
In Act 2 scene 1 we see Juliet on the balcony with Romeo below. This suggests that she is metaphorically put on a pedestal and elevated over and above anyone else. Perhaps, Shakespeare chooses to stage the production with the balcony as an allusion to the goddess Venus and to show Romeo’s enduring and instantaneous love for her. The quote “her cheeks put the stars to shame” implying her physical radiance at night is so great Romeo is almost star struck by her. Here, dramatic irony is used, as Juliet is unaware at the start of his presence and this allows them to reveal their true feelings to each other without it being awkward between them. They both are aware of the others feelings in advance of their professions of love.

4. Use the Worksheet – the role of law in Romeo and Juliet Task - Summarise what you learn from the extract and what you know from your own knowledge
Social Laws
Romeo has freedom, whereas Juliet is constrained and unable to have this freedom
No-one was forcing R to marry, but J was being
J death was a warning to younger members of the society to know their place
Women were treated like objects and with violence as a threat
Seems acceptable for men to punish and rape women

5. Religious Laws Church is supposed to be neutral
Committing suicide is influenced by FL & the ultimate sin in the eyes of God
The church teachings are more important than personal gain
Friar Laurence is juxtaposing with his priestly occupation (religion) and as a herbalist (science)
Wrong decisions but for the right reasons – moral, but misguided
He goes against the ten commandments – lies & honour thy parents
Reveals his role – sacrifices his dignity to reveal the truth

6. Civil Laws Friar Laurence and the Prince are neutral
Prince has to rely on other laws as there were no police
Control over the city is volatile
Civil law fails to keep control of the people and to keep them safe
Civil law is undermined by FL’s deception and meddling nature
Prince due to his title has authority, but it isn’t consistent or regulated