1. Romeo and Juliet E & C
Select one of Shakespeare’s four themes and identify it at the top of the paper, along with the play’s title and Act and Scene numbers:
Locate a quote/paraphrase from the Act and Scene that exemplifies the selected theme. Write it in MLA format. (2 sentence minimum)
MLA format for a play: Use numerals to refer to act, scene, and line numbers (no page numbers are listed). Example : (Shakespeare )
Develop an analysis that explains HOW the chosen quote develops the selected theme. Consider how it helps enhance the message, creates a foreshadow, develops characterization, etc. (4 sentence minimum)
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Act #
Scene #
Line #(s)

2. Themes in Romeo and Juliet
No one escapes fate
There is a duality in humans and in nature
Love/hate
Light/dark
Life/death
An individual (especially women) must set aside his/her desires to fulfill societal (family, friends, political authority, and even religious) expectations.
Love (romantic, platonic, familial, etc.) can lead to violence