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For this project, you will be working with a group to create a PowerPoint presentation about parts of Romeo and Juliet. Your group will give your PowerPoint to the class. Approximate time for the presentation is 7-10 minutes. Be sure to use pictures and direct quotes (with act, scene, and line numbers) in your presentation. Useful Sites: (mostly for Group 1)Group 1: The Time PeriodYour group will be discussing the historical aspects of Shakespeare. Be sure to discuss the following:1. Shakespeare’s Life Give Biographical information about William Shakespeare. When did he live, what was his family life like? Discuss his education, marriage and children. Discuss his success as a playwright, and some of his plays. Did he do any other types of writing besides plays?(Useful resource: folger.edu -click “Discover Shakespeare” and follow links) 2. The Elizabethan Time Period When was the Elizabethan period? Why is it called “Elizabethan?” What was life like? What are some historical events happening around that time? Discuss some of the customs, especially marriage and courtship. What was life like for women? Discuss fashion, holidays, and popular trends. What were some beliefs, superstitions, and medical practices? What problems did people face? Were the people divided into classes? (Useful resource: )3. The Globe TheatrePresent information about the theatre the plays were performed in. What did the theatre look like? How large was it? When and where was it built? Discuss the actors, the stage, and how the performances were put on. How/when did it burn down? Discuss the audience, who attended the plays? (Useful resource: folger.edu -click “Discover Shakespeare,” then “Shakespeare’s Theatre”) Group 2: Act IYour group will discuss Act I of the play. Be sure to discuss the following. 1. A brief summary of each scene. What is happening? How have the characters changed and developed? Choose an important line or speech from each scene to enhance your summary.2. Important speeches: Explain the speech and the events surrounding it. How does it connect to main themes of the play, Why is it important? -Discuss the speech by Prince Escalus (1.1.76-99) -Discuss the speech by Mercuitio (1.4.53-94)Group 3: Act IIYour group will discuss Act II of the play. Be sure to discuss the following. 1. A brief summary of each scene. What is happening? How have the characters changed and developed? Choose an important line or speech from each scene to enhance your summary.2. Important speeches: Explain the speech and the events surrounding it. How does it connect to main themes of the play, Why is it important? -Discuss Romeo’s speech (2.2.1-24) -Discuss Friar Lawrence’s speech (2.3.1-31)Group 4: Act IIIYour group will discuss Act III of the play. Be sure to discuss the following. 1. A brief summary of each scene. What is happening? How have the characters changed and developed? Choose an important line or speech from each scene to enhance your summary.2. Important speeches: Explain the speech and the events surrounding it. How does it connect to main themes of the play, Why is it important? -Discuss Juliet’s reaction to Tybalt’s death (3.2.73-84)-Discuss Romeo’s speech to Friar Lawrence (3.3.30-52)Group 5: Act IVYour group will discuss Act IV of the play. Be sure to discuss the following. 1. A brief summary of each scene. What is happening? How have the characters changed and developed? Choose an important line or speech from each scene to enhance your summary.2. Important speeches: Explain the speech and the events surrounding it. How does it connect to main themes of the play, Why is it important? -Discuss Friar Lawrence’s plan (4.1.90-121)-Discuss Juliet’s soliloquy (4.3.14-58Group 6: Act VYour group will discuss Act V of the play. Be sure to discuss the following. 1. A brief summary of each scene. What is happening? How have the characters changed and developed? Choose an important line or speech from each scene to enhance your summary.2. Important speeches: Explain the speech and the events surrounding it. How does it connect to main themes of the play, Why is it important? -Discuss Romeo’s soliloquy (5.3.74-120)-Discuss Friar Lawrence’s speech (5.3.233-274) Group 7: Major Themes and SymbolsYour group will be discussing some of the major themes of the play. Discuss two themes, answer the thought questions and discuss two Symbols/Motifs. Romeo and Juliet: Themes: love, hate, revenge, loyalty, old vs. young, fate vs. free will, a theme of your choiceThought Questions: Who is responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? How has Shakespeare depicted women? Symbols/Motifs: stars, poison, sweet sorrow, light and dark, Shakespeare’s use of oxymoron ................
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