Download Act 3 Activities 2014

Romeo and Juliet: Act 3 Guiding Questions and Activities
So you think you know a foul word or two? Shakespeare’s insults, put downs and cussing were second to
none, and with his insults Shakespeare was most certainly a master of his trade! Read the selections of
Shakespeare insults below:
From No Sweat Shakespeare
Shakespeare Insult 1 – The Two Gentlemen of
Verona
“Thou subtle, perjur’d, false, disloyal
man!”
Shakespeare Insult 12 – Henry IV Part 1
Shakespeare Insult 17 – Richard III
“Thou poisonous bunch-back’d toad!”
Shakespeare Insult 30 – Henry IV Part 1
“Thou clay-brained guts, thou knotty-pated “Thou art as fat as butter.”
fool, thou whoreson obscene greasy
tallow-catch!”
Task: Create your own insult using the list of words provided and record it clearly on the card provided
Act 3 Questions: use complete sentences and important lines when required.
Scene 1
1. Review the interaction among the characters in scene 1. Which characters seem to want to fight most? Which
ones seem to want peace? Provide important lines.
2. Why is Mercutio’s death especially tragic?
3. What does Romeo mean when he says, “I am fortune’s fool”?
Scene 2
4. Read lines 64 – 127. Why is Juliet conflicted in this scene after she hears about the murders in the streets of
Verona? Record 3 -4 lines that show Juliet’s confusion – looked especially at the use of the oxymoron in this
scene. How does the scene conclude?
Scene 3
5. How does Friar Lawrence try to help Romeo with his predicament and with his emotions after Romeo is
banished? Record THREE arguments he makes to convinces Romeo that he shouldn’t kill himself (look at lines
108 – 157)
Scene 4 - 5
6. How does Lord Capulet’s character change in this Act? Why do you think this change occurs? Record important
lines
7. Describe the atmosphere of the play at the end of this Act.
Romeo and Juliet Review: Acts 1 - 3
Task: Prepare a Performance using the script provided:
Step 1: Divide the lines equally between your group members
Step 2 Make Script Notes*: Add an intonation or emotion to each line to reflect the spirit of the words - make notes on
the script
* Script notes are informal notations made on a copy of a script. They can be used by actors to help with them line delivery
(pace, tone, emphasis, emotion) gestures, and movement.
Step 3: Practice your lines; Read your lines clearly, with emotion, and include ONE gesture (either as an actor or
symbolically)
Chorus: Two households, both alike in dignity
Benvolio: Part fools; you know not what you do.
Tybalt: I hate the word, as I hate hell, all Montagues and thee.
Prince: On pain on death, all men depart.
Lady Capulet: Read o’er the volume of young Paris’ face.
Juliet: I’ll look to like, if looking liking move.
Romeo: My mind misgives some consequence yet hanging in the stars.
Tybalt: This, by his voice, should be a Montague. Fetch me my rapier boy.
Romeo: Let lips do what hands do.
Juliet: My only love sprung from my only hate!
Romeo: Juliet is the sun.
Juliet: Deny thy father, and refuse thy name
Friar: Till holy church incorporate two in one
Tybalt: This should not excuse the injuries thou hast done me
Mercutio: A plague on both your houses! (dies)
Romeo: This but begins the woe others must end
Tybalt: Thou wretched boy (dies)
Romeo: O, I am Fortune’s fool
Prince: Immediately we do exile him hence!