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1 AND TEST MEMO: QUESTION ONE: Read through the following extracts and answer the questions set on them EXTRACT A: Rebellious subjects, enemies to peace, Profaners of this neighbour-stained steel,-- Will they not hear? What, ho! you men, you beasts, That quench the fire of your pernicious rage With purple fountains issuing from your veins, Identify the speaker The Prince To whom is he or she speaking? The people of Verona Describe in your own words what is being said and why. The Prince is chastising the Capulets and Montagues for their feud. He says they are causing the bloodshed of their own though their fighting. Be flexible 1.2. EXTRACT B: (Takes place inside Capulet s home) And too soon marr'd are those so early made. The earth hath swallow'd all my hopes but she, She is the hopeful lady of my earth: But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart, My will to her consent is but a part; An she agree, within her scope of choice Lies my consent and fair according voice Identify the speaker To whom is he or she speaking? Describe in your own words what is being said and why Identify the speaker. Capulet ( Juliet s father) To whom is he or she speaking? Paris Describe in your own words what is being said and why. Paris has asked for Juliet s hand in marriage (1 mark) and Capulet has rejected his offer saying she is too young.

2 1.3. EXTRACT C: (In a church) Come, come with me, and we will make short work; For, by your leaves, you shall not stay alone Till holy church incorporate two in one Identify the speaker Friar Laurence To whom is he or she speaking? Romeo and Juliet (must have both) Describe in your own words what is being said and why. He is about to marry them. (1 mark) He tell them that soon the church will unite them. (12) QUESTION TWO: Read through the following extract and answer the questions set on it. EXTRACT D: How camest thou hither, tell me, and wherefore? 105 The orchard walls are high and hard to climb, And the place death, considering who thou art, If any of my kinsmen find thee here. With love's light wings did I o'er-perch these walls; For stony limits cannot hold love out, 110 And what love can do that dares love attempt; Therefore thy kinsmen are no let to me. If they do see thee, they will murder thee. Alack, there lies more peril in thine eye Than twenty of their swords: look thou but sweet, 115 And I am proof against their enmity. I would not for the world they saw thee here. I have night's cloak to hide me from their sight; And but thou love me, let them find me here: My life were better ended by their hate, 120 Than death prorogued, wanting of thy love.

3 By whose direction found'st thou out this place? By love, who first did prompt me to inquire; He lent me counsel and I lent him eyes. I am no pilot; yet, wert thou as far 125 As that vast shore wash'd with the farthest sea, I would adventure for such merchandise. Thou know'st the mask of night is on my face, Else would a maiden blush bepaint my cheek For that which thou hast heard me speak to-night. 130 Fain would I dwell on form, fain, fain deny What I have spoke: but farewell compliment! Act 2 Sc Explain fully what Juliet means when she says: (3) And the place death, considering who thou art, (line 107) The place : Juliet s home (1 mark) Death: Because he is in Capulet territory, he will be killed. (1 mark) Monatgue family is arch enemy of Capulets. (1 mark) 2.2. Juliet asks the question: How camest thou hither, Use your own words to explain the answer Romeo gives to this question. Romeo says that he was brought to her home by love. Love cannot be bound by walls. Love can go anywhere because it is not restricted in any way. (any one point for a mark) So, he flew on the wings of love. (1 mark) 2.3. I have night's cloak to hide me from their sight; (line 18) Explain the figure of speech Romeo is using here. (3)

4 Personification (1 Mark): Just as a person pulls on a cloak to hide what is beneath,(1 mark) so night draws a cloak of darkness over the world to hide what is there. In the same way, night s darkness hides Romeo (1 mark) Should we accept metaphor? Juliet also uses an image relating to night, (3) Thou know'st the mask of night is on my face (line 128) Compare the figure of speech concerning night that Juliet uses with Romeo s image: I have night's cloak to hide me from their sight; (line 18) This figure of speech is also a personification, (1 mark) but here night has a mask, not a cloak (1 mark) and what it hides is Juliet s embarrassment, not the enemy (1 mark) Again could we accept metaphor? 2.4. For that which thou hast heard me speak to-night. Mention one thing that Romeo heard Juliet say. She acknowledges she loves Romeo She laments that his name is Romeo/ that he is the enemy. She questions why a name makes such a difference. Be Flexible here. (13) QUESTION THREE: Do you think the love between Romeo and Juliet as portrayed in the first two acts is true love or infatuation? Substantiate your argument fully in an essay of words. Must have: argument and a conclusion. Introduction could be a single sentence. They could argue either for or against the. Definition of true love: Constant, long suffering, patient, able to withstand adversity, eternal, unchanging, it does not see difference. Infatuation: Fleeting, self-centred, short lived, blind, sentimental. Argument that they do love each other: Can t see if their love is constant, or long suffering in first two acts. Juliet does say that the love is too fast and that they should slow down, but then she is irresistibly drawn to Romeo and agrees to marry him. The attraction is very powerful and they are both able to transcend their family prejudice. This could be a sign of love. Does not see difference. Not infatuation because Romeo is prepared to sacrifice his life (if he is found) to marry her. True live overcomes adversity.

5 The language Romeo uses when he speaks about his love for Juliet is very different to the language he uses to describe his love for Rosaline self-absorbed, self- centred. The fact that he forgot about Rosaline shows that his love for her was infatuation. They could argue that they were not in love. They were rebellious and because it was forbidden it was exciting and more appealing. Juliet did not want to marry Paris and could have been drawn to Romeo because of that. Forbidden fruit is sweeter. Rubric: Criteria CONTENT Interpretation of. Depth of argument, justification and grasp of text. 7 MARKS STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE Structure, logical flow and presentation. Language, used in the essay. 3 MARKS Exceptional 7 -In-depth interpretation of -Range of striking arguments; extensively substantiated Exceptional 3 -Coherent structure -Arguments well-structured and clearly developed -Language, tone and style mature, impressive, correct -Virtually errorfree grammar, spelling and punctuation Skilful 5-6 -Shows understanding and has interpreted well -Fairly detailed response -Sound arguments given, but not all of them as well motivated as they could be Skilful 2 -Clear structure and logical flow of argument -Flow of argument can be followed -Language, largely correct Moderate 4 -Fair interpretation of -Some good points in support of -Some arguments supported, but evidence is not always convincing -Basic understanding. Moderate 2 -Some evidence of structure -Essay lacks a well- structured flow of logic and coherence -Language errors minor; mostly appropriate Elementary 2 3 -Unsatisfactory interpretation of. -Hardly any points in support of -Inadequate understanding. Elementary 1 -Structure shows faulty planning -Arguments not logically arranged -Language errors evident -Inappropriate Inadequate 0 1 -No understanding of the -No reference to the text. -Candidate has not come to grips with the. Inadequate 0 -Poorly structured -Serious language errors and incorrect style NOTE: If a candidate has ignored the content completely and written a creative essay instead, award a 0 mark for both Content and Structure and Language.

Romeo and Juliet Cut to Activity: Variation # 1 Variation # 2

Romeo and Juliet Cut to Activity: Variation # 1 Variation # 2 Romeo and Juliet - Act II, scene 2 Cut to Activity: Divide the students into groups of 3 or 4. Have groups read through the speech for understanding. 1. Next have the students cut the speech down to what