ROMEO AND JULIET

By the end of this unit, students will be able to: identify characters as foils, static or dynamic, and flat or round, in particular Romeo, Juliet, Tybalt, and Mercutio; trace the development of Romeo’s character from his first mention in the play until his last,noting how and why he changes; trace the mental and emotional maturity of Juliet from the first time she appears in the play until her death; discuss the techniques Shakespeare uses to convey character and character relationships to his audience; discuss the dramatic development of the play in terms of exposition, rising action, conflict, climax, falling action, and resolution; analyze the importance of literary elements like dramatic irony and foreshadowing on the development of the play; analyze Shakespeare’s use of language (verse, prose, rhythm, rhyme) and its importance in setting mood and establishing character; identify and analyze the use of comic relief; and define by example the terms tragedy and tragic hero. 67 pages. ©2006.