RoMeO & JuLiEt C: TaLkInG PoInT If YoU ArE In LoVe, YoU CaN NeVeR GeT MaRrIeD ToO QuIcKlY
In Ireland, you must give at least three months’ notice before getting married. Is this a good idea or does it ruin the romance of being in love? Should lovers wait to get to know each other better before marrying or is love alone enough to justify marriage? Do relationships progress differently in modern Irish society when compared to the society of Romeo and Juliet? In pairs: - Discuss this talking point and offer your own views on this idea. Jot down any conclusions you reach.
- Discuss this statement in terms of Romeo and Juliet. Having only met the night before, Romeo is now arranging their wedding. Is this too impetuous (acting too quickly)? Write down your ideas.
As a class: - Listen as some of the pairs report back to the class. - Hands up if you agree. Having discussed this talking point, the class should show by raising their hands if they agree with the talking point: If you are in love, you can never get married too quickly.
D: LiTeRaRy DeViCe - PeRsOnIfIcAtIoN
Personification is when non-human things are given human qualities. It is a type of metaphor that helps to develop and enrich an idea. For example: The old floorboards groaned as we walked across them or The leaves danced in the light summer breeze. Friar Laurence uses personification in this scene, particularly in his opening soliloquy. You can explore the use of personification in your Portfolio.
E: ThInGs To ThInK AbOuT
} Friar Laurence is presented as a knowledgeable man. He is shown gathering herbs and reflects on the potential of plants to do both harm and good. Friar Laurence compares this to humanity’s capacity for good and evil.
} Friar Laurence is a respected figure. Romeo seeks his help in this scene; similarly, Friar Laurence’s advice is sought by a number of characters later in the play.
} Romeo is characterised as passionate but changeable by Friar Laurence. He criticises Romeo for ‘doting’ on Rosaline and then quickly forgetting her.
} Romeo is shown to be impetuous as he rushes to arrange his marriage to Juliet, having only met her the night before. Friar Laurence advises him to act with greater caution: ‘Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast’.
} Friar Laurence sees Romeo and Juliet’s love as a way of creating peace between the two families: ‘For this alliance may so happy prove, / To turn your households’ rancour to pure love.’
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Go to p.33 of your Portfolio to deepen your understanding of this scene. • Friar Laurence’s Language: explore Friar Laurence’s rich language, including his soliloquy and use of personification. A: Exploring Friar Laurence’s Language, p.33.
• Timeline: add to your Timeline to help you keep an overview of the plot, p.90. • Character Log: add to your Character Log for Romeo, p.104 and Friar Laurence, p.108.
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T is Portfolio book is a companion text to Mentor’s Romeo and Juliet.
T e rich array of activities off ers students a variety of ways to discover and explore Shakespeare’s timeless classic. T ese activities have been designed to facilitate alignment with the new Junior Cycle English Specifi cation.
• A wealth of interesting activities that facilitate students’ exploration of the play • Activities that have been tailored to meet the demands of the new Junior Cycle English Specifi cation • All activities have been cross-referenced with Mentor’s edition of the play for ease of use • Sample examination questions for the Final Assessment • Links to valuable video material which may be accessed through Mentor’s website:
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Hugh Holmes is the author of the Mentor Shakespeare Series (Macbeth, Othello, King Lear, Hamlet and Romeo & Juliet). He is also author and co-author of a number of CSPE and English textbooks for Junior Cycle, Senior Cycle and Transition Year. Hugh is an experienced teacher of English, CSPE, Politics & Society and Philosophy. He is also an experienced examiner for the State Examinations Commission.
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