Literary Essay on Romeo and Juliet
Respond to the following in the form of a literary essay. Your essay
should consist of at least
five paragraphs.
William Shakespeare incorporates a number of important themesinto Romeo and Juliet.
Some of the most prominent themes in the play address loves power, the power of fate,
the danger
of haste, and the collision of opposites.Shakespeare conveys his message about these themes through
the words of the characters, the events of the plot, and the various motifs that recur in the work.
***Choose one of the central themes of Romeo
and Juliet and trace it throughout the play, explaining not only what
message Shakespeare conveys but how he manages to convey it.
Alternative suggestion: Choose three
themes (from those above) that are prevalent in the play, then the thesis
would suggest the three you will be discussing in the body.
Cite specific examples from the play in your response. You will
need a minimum of one quote/ mini-quote per body paragraph. Use the notes
you take in the Student Guide and the questions you answer as you read and
complete the lessons to help you formulate your response.
Word Count: 9001,500I want 5 paragraphs
well-developed
thesis at the
end of the introduction and the beginning of the conclusion
each body paragraph
has to reflect/state the part of the thesis being discussed and each body
paragraph has to have at least one quote to support what youre saying.
Do not dump quotes
incorporating quotes
At their discretion, teachers may
deduct 10 percent of the total score for submissions that do not meet the
length requirement.
**Sample thesis:
One of the most prevalent themes in Romeo
and Juliet by William Shakespeare is the theme of the danger of haste as it
is shown through the actions of Tybalt,Romeo, and Friar Laurence.at least one quote
per body paragraph.
**Sample thesis: Three themes that are exhibited throughout Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare are the power of love, the danger of haste, and the power
of fate.at least one quote per body
paragraph
Quoting: do not dump quotes– INCORPORATION OF QUOTES