Using Textual Evidence, Answer in Complete Sentences Onaloose-Leaf Paper

November 19, 2015

For pages 228-237 (45 points)

Using Textual Evidence, answer in complete sentences onaloose-leaf paper:

-Developing characters that show opposite traits will clearly illustrate the personalities of each,

1)How do the words and tone of their speech illustrate the differences between Benvolio and Mercutio?

-Recall Romeo’s and Tybalt’s relationship up to Act III,

2)What is foreshadowed by the appearance of Tybalt and what is the effect upon Benvolio, Mercutio and the audience?

-Review the parallel plots in the play. As you read this act, you should look for the ways in which these plots come together,

3) Who is responsible for starting the fight?

-Recall the meaning of dramatic irony,

4) a. What does each character know about Romeo (Mercutio, Benvolio, Tybalt, etc.)?

b. What is the effect of Romeo’s words on Mercutio? Why?

-Characters actions must be consistent with their personality traits throughout the play,

5) Do Mercutio’s actions fit the ideas about his personality as conveyed in previous scenes, why or why not?

-Remember what a pun is (a joke or humor resulting from words with similar sounds that have different meanings). Reread lines 90-96 and focus on a wounded Mercutio’s words to Romeo. Find the pun in his lines.

6) What is implied by his choice of words?

-Review the events leading to Mercutio’s death.

7) What will Romeo do in reaction to Mercutio’s death? Cite details to support your response.

-Review what a climax is, in Act III there is a turning point, an event that will determine how the rest of the play will unfold.

8) Why is Tybalt’s death the play’s turning point? Consider all of the implications of this event.

-Compare Benvolio’s version of events with what actually occurred. Reread lines 145-152,

9) In what way does Benvolio’s story differ from the actual sequence of events?

-Toward the end of page 233 there is an emotionally charged scene. The fight has claimed the life of two young men and put the fate of a third party in jeopardy. The characters speak out of grief and fear.

10) Why does Lady Capulet think Benvolio is lying? What does she say happened?

Additional:

ESOL

Using a graph to represent plot (as on the board), draw how the plot would show with Tybalt’s death at the peak. What direction will the action take after his death?

Core:

Did Mercutio’s ignorance of Romeo’s involvement with Juliet lead to his death? Would his actions be different had he known of Romeo being with Juliet? Might he have avoided the duel that killed him? Cite details to support your position.

Honors:

How does the paradoxical language in lines 73-85 reveal Juliet’s emotions? Explain.

Also, examine Mercutio’s motivation in fighting Tybalt, describe his attributes as a friend. Then, explain what idea underlies Juliet’s words in lines 130-137 in scene 2.