Transcript Act 1 Scene 1 Journal

Prologue Journal
1. This is an Elizabethan sonnet. How many
syllables are there in each line?
2. Explain the main idea of each quatrain by
examining the content carefully.
3. Identify six adjectives from the prologue that
prepare the audience for a tragic play.
Journal: Text vs. Film
1. How does the film portray act 1 scene 1
differently than the text? What does it have in
common?
2. Do you agree with the director’s take on this
scene? Why or why not? If not, what changes
might you make?
Act 1 Scene 1 Journal
1. From Benvolio’s description in Act 1 Scene 1
of Romeo’s behavior, and his father’s
confirmation of it, list four of the characteristics
of a young man in love.
2. Which of the first twelve lines spoken by
Romeo (p. 34-36 lines 155-171) sum up the
theme of the play as a whole? Why?
Act 1 Re-Write
• Choose a scene from Act 1: either scene 2
(between Capulet and Paris: pages 40-42), or
scene 3 (between Lady Capulet, the Nurse,
and Juliet – pg. 52-54, lines 60-101)
• Rewrite the scene in your own language.
Format your script in the same way as
Shakespeare. Include all stage directions.
• Do not copy from either the original text or
modern version in the book.
Queen Mab Journal
• In Act 1 Scene 4, Mercutio’s bright spirits contrast
with Romeo’s melancholy. Answer the following
questions, citing evidence from the text.
a. What is Mercutio’s recommended cure for
love?
b. What are their attitudes toward dreams?
c. How does the Queen Mab speech
demonstrate vividly, memorably, and imaginatively
his contention that “dreamers often lie”
Performance Reflection
• How could you or your peers have improved
their performance? Be specific, citing
performance elements of drama such as
blocking, diction, projection, vocal inflection,
and facial expressions and gestures.
• In what ways did you or your peers perform
well. Cite specific examples.
R&J Questions
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Describe how the technical elements of scenery, props, costumes,
make-up, sound, and lighting communicate setting. Give specific
examples.
Describe how performance elements of blocking, dialect, diction,
facial expressions, and gestures create a believable character. Give
specific examples.
Does the film version stay faithful to the original script? Give
examples to support your theory.
Why do you think the director decided to create a modern setting
but maintain the original text? Was this a good idea? Explain your
reasons.
If you were to direct a movie version of Romeo and Juliet what
would you keep the same from Shakespeare’s original script and
what would you change and why?