Masculinity Themes in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
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Presentation of masculinity in Romeo and Juliet
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Ha, banishment? Be merciful, say 'death',
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Thy tears are womanish, thy wild acts
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Thy noble shape is but a form of wax,
Digressing from the valour of man
Fie, fie, thou sham'st thy shape, thy love, thy wit
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Thy tears are womanish, thy wild acts denote
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Thy noble shape is but a form of wax,
Digressing from the valour of man
Fie, fie, thou sham'st thy shape, thy love, thy wit
Thy dear love sworn but hollow perjury,
Killing that love which thou hast vowed to cherish
But, like a mishaved and sullen wrench
Thou pout'st upon thy fortune and thy love
Like powder in a skilless soldier's flask
Is set afire by thine own ignorance
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Look out for Romeo’s
reactions to the Friar.
What specific action
makes the Friar question
his masculinity?
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What do we think Shakespeare wanted his audience to think about
different views of masculinity?
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Think about the most ‘masculine’ characters or actions so far.
KQ: How do Shakespeare’s characters challenge or support
ideas of masculinity?
Delve into the presentation of masculinity in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet through an analysis of characters like Lord Capulet, Tybalt, Mercutio, and Romeo. Explore how Shakespeare challenges traditional ideas of masculinity and discuss key moments in the play that highlight different aspects of manhood. Reflect on Friar Lawrence's guidance to Romeo and delve into the complexities of defining masculinity in the context of the play.
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Example lesson 5: Presentation of masculinity in Romeo and Juliet Lucy Strike, William Ellis School Developing Best Practice in Mixed Attainment English is a project funded by UCL Institute of Education. For more information, visit: www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe-mixedattainmentenglish www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe-mixedattainmentenglish Teachers are invited to modify and adapt this lesson for their own context.
Presentation of masculinity in Romeo and Juliet KQ: How do Shakespeare s characters challenge or support ideas of masculinity? Starter: Who is the most masculine male character? Who is the least masculine male character? Lord Capulet, Lord Montague, Benvolio, Tybalt, Mercutio, Friar Lawrence, Romeo,
What makes a man? How do you think Shakespeare would define masculinity ? Shakespeare might argue that being masculine .. (make a link to a specific moment in the play so far or a key quotation you have written down)
Friar Lawrences words of wisdom Romeo says: Ha, banishment? Be merciful, say 'death', For exile hath more terror in his look, Much more than death. Do not say 'banishment Romeo would rather death than banishment. How do you think Friar Lawrence should advise Romeo? 1. Discuss with your table and be ready to share your ideas. I believe that Friar Lawrence should tell Romeo to
Activity These words appear in Friar Lawrence s speech to Romeo. Which ones do you know? Speak to your partner and see if you can define them in your book. Synonyms Belonging to aristocracy / having high morals Noble Digressing Valour Denote Unseemly Moving away from / straying Courage / Bravery Represent / means Inappropriate / unsuitable
Friar Lawrences response to Romeos wish rather to die than be banished What does this tell you about Friar Lawrence s attitudes about what it means to be a 'man ?
Friar Lawrences response to Romeos wish rather to die than be banished What does this tell you about Friar Lawrence s attitudes about what it means to be a 'man ?
Active Reading Act 3, scene 3 p. 111 Look out for Romeo s reactions to the Friar. Friar: student 1 Nurse: student 2 Romeo: teacher What specific action makes the Friar question his masculinity?
KQ: How do Shakespeares characters challenge or support ideas of masculinity? What do we think Shakespeare wanted his audience to think about different views of masculinity? Think about the most masculine characters or actions so far.
