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Assignment: Romeo and Juliet Graphic Organizer
As we read Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, we are going to try to determine who is responsible for the tragic ending. At the end of each act, you will have class time to work on this graphic organizer. Search for evidence that shows how each character is responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. “Evidence” is a DIRECT quote from the play that helps back up your persuasive point. To find evidence, you may use LiveLesson recordings, THIS Shakesclear Translation, THIS LitCharts Document, or the MyShakespeare website. Explain how your evidence shows that the character is responsible for the tragedy. You will submit the completed graphic organizer for a portfolio grade. You will be able to use this graphic organizer on your final exam.
Act
Fate
(Use this as a model for the other columns)
The Capulets & The Montagues
Friar Lawrence
Romeo & Juliet
The Nurse
Act 1 & 2 Evidence & Explanation
“A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life” (P.6).
This line shows that fate has already determined Romeo and Juliet’s tragic deaths, suggesting their love is doomed from the start by forces beyond their control.
Act 3
Evidence & Explanation
“O, I am fortune’s fool!” (3.1.133). Romeo is blaming fate here for Tybalt’s death. He admits that his actions were inevitable, showing that fate is responsible for all of the tragedy in the play.
Act 4 & 5 Evidence & Explanation
"If, rather than to marry County Paris, Thou hast the strength of will to slay thyself, Then it is likely thou wilt undertake, A thing like death to chide away this shame" (4.1.69-73). Friar Lawrence makes a plan with Juliet that depends on a number of circumstances aligning just right. This shows that there is a dependence on fate for the outcome of the play.
Is this character the most at fault for the tragic ending? Why or why not? Respond in 1 paragraph.
While fate is seen as a driving force in the play, it is not the most responsible for the tragic ending of the play. The characters in the play make impulsive decisions and communicate poorly. The characters refer to fate throughout the play but ultimately use fate as an excuse for their lack of judgment. This is specifically shown when Romeo admits that he is “fortune’s fool”. Rather than take responsibility for his actions, he blames fate for the murder he has just committed. Ultimately, the characters in the play are far more responsible for their tragic endings than fate.
Date:
Assignment: Romeo and Juliet Graphic Organizer
As we read Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, we are going to try to determine who is responsible for the tragic ending. At the end of each act, you will have class time to work on this graphic organizer. Search for evidence that shows how each character is responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. “Evidence” is a DIRECT quote from the play that helps back up your persuasive point. To find evidence, you may use LiveLesson recordings, THIS Shakesclear Translation, THIS LitCharts Document, or the MyShakespeare website. Explain how your evidence shows that the character is responsible for the tragedy. You will submit the completed graphic organizer for a portfolio grade. You will be able to use this graphic organizer on your final exam.
Act
Fate
(Use this as a model for the other columns)
The Capulets & The Montagues
Friar Lawrence
Romeo & Juliet
The Nurse
Act 1 & 2 Evidence & Explanation
“A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life” (P.6).
This line shows that fate has already determined Romeo and Juliet’s tragic deaths, suggesting their love is doomed from the start by forces beyond their control.
Act 3
Evidence & Explanation
“O, I am fortune’s fool!” (3.1.133). Romeo is blaming fate here for Tybalt’s death. He admits that his actions were inevitable, showing that fate is responsible for all of the tragedy in the play.
Act 4 & 5 Evidence & Explanation
"If, rather than to marry County Paris, Thou hast the strength of will to slay thyself, Then it is likely thou wilt undertake, A thing like death to chide away this shame" (4.1.69-73). Friar Lawrence makes a plan with Juliet that depends on a number of circumstances aligning just right. This shows that there is a dependence on fate for the outcome of the play.
Is this character the most at fault for the tragic ending? Why or why not? Respond in 1 paragraph.
While fate is seen as a driving force in the play, it is not the most responsible for the tragic ending of the play. The characters in the play make impulsive decisions and communicate poorly. The characters refer to fate throughout the play but ultimately use fate as an excuse for their lack of judgment. This is specifically shown when Romeo admits that he is “fortune’s fool”. Rather than take responsibility for his actions, he blames fate for the murder he has just committed. Ultimately, the characters in the play are far more responsible for their tragic endings than fate.
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Sure! Below is the completed graphic organizer based on the guidelines you've provided.
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**Name:**
**Date:**
**Assignment:** Romeo and Juliet Graphic Organizer
| Act | The Capulets & The Montagues | Friar Lawrence | Romeo & Juliet | The Nurse |
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| Act 1 & 2 Evidence & Explanation | “A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life” (P.6). <br> This line shows that fate has already determined Romeo and Juliet’s tragic deaths, suggesting their love is doomed from the start by forces beyond their control. | “Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast.” (2.3.94). <br> This advice highlights Friar Lawrence’s awareness of the dangers of impulsivity, yet he later encourages their marriage, showing his role in the swift progression toward tragedy. | “But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks?” (2.2.2). <br> This romantic declaration illustrates their impulsive love which, although beautiful, fuels the secrecy and urgency leading to their demise. | “What a jaunce have I!” (2.5.42). <br> The Nurse’s delay in delivering Romeo’s proposal causes frustration for Juliet. Her lack of urgency contributes to the miscommunication and haste that follows. |
| Act 3 Evidence & Explanation | “What, drawn, and talk of peace! I hate the word” (1.1.62). <br> Tybalt’s aggressive nature escalates the feud and leads to the series of retaliatory deaths, directly contributing to Romeo and Juliet’s tragedy. | “O, I am fortune’s fool!” (3.1.133). <br> Romeo is blaming fate here for Tybalt’s death. He admits that his actions were inevitable, showing that fate is responsible for all of the tragedy in the play. | “These violent delights have violent ends” (2.6.9). <br> This foreshadowing illustrates the intensity of their love which leads to reckless behavior, ultimately resulting in their deaths. | “I think it best you married with the County” (3.5.218). <br> The Nurse advises Juliet to marry Paris, betraying her trust and pushing Juliet toward a desperate plan that leads to tragedy. |
| Act 4 & 5 Evidence & Explanation | “An ill-beseeming semblance of a corpse” (4.1.93). <br> The Capulets’ lack of understanding and communication around Juliet’s state leads to a rushed funeral, contributing to the misinterpretation of her fate. | “If, rather than to marry County Paris, Thou hast the strength of will to slay thyself, Then it is likely thou wilt undertake, A thing like death to chide away this shame” (4.1.69-73). <br> Friar Lawrence makes a plan with Juliet that depends on a number of circumstances aligning just right. This shows that there is a dependence on fate for the outcome of the play. | “Here’s to my love!” (5.3.119). <br> Romeo’s choice to consume poison without verifying Juliet’s state underscores his impulsive nature, directly leading to both their deaths. | “I’ve seen the day…” (3.5.218). <br> The Nurse’s shift in loyalty toward Paris suggests her betrayal of Juliet and leads to Juliet’s isolation, prompting her desperate actions. |
**Is this character the most at fault for the tragic ending? Why or why not?**
While fate is seen as a driving force in the play, it is not the most responsible for the tragic ending of the play. The characters in the play make impulsive decisions and communicate poorly. The characters refer to fate throughout the play but ultimately use fate as an excuse for their lack of judgment. This is specifically shown when Romeo admits that he is “fortune’s fool.” Rather than take responsibility for his actions, he blames fate for the murder he has just committed. Each character’s choices, particularly their haste and miscommunication, compound the tragedy, showing that the characters themselves, rather than fate alone, are chiefly responsible for the devastating conclusion to their stories.
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Feel free to adjust any of the entries to fit your interpretation better or to align with your specific teaching goals!
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**Name:**
**Date:**
**Assignment:** Romeo and Juliet Graphic Organizer
| Act | The Capulets & The Montagues | Friar Lawrence | Romeo & Juliet | The Nurse |
|-------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Act 1 & 2 Evidence & Explanation | “A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life” (P.6). <br> This line shows that fate has already determined Romeo and Juliet’s tragic deaths, suggesting their love is doomed from the start by forces beyond their control. | “Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast.” (2.3.94). <br> This advice highlights Friar Lawrence’s awareness of the dangers of impulsivity, yet he later encourages their marriage, showing his role in the swift progression toward tragedy. | “But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks?” (2.2.2). <br> This romantic declaration illustrates their impulsive love which, although beautiful, fuels the secrecy and urgency leading to their demise. | “What a jaunce have I!” (2.5.42). <br> The Nurse’s delay in delivering Romeo’s proposal causes frustration for Juliet. Her lack of urgency contributes to the miscommunication and haste that follows. |
| Act 3 Evidence & Explanation | “What, drawn, and talk of peace! I hate the word” (1.1.62). <br> Tybalt’s aggressive nature escalates the feud and leads to the series of retaliatory deaths, directly contributing to Romeo and Juliet’s tragedy. | “O, I am fortune’s fool!” (3.1.133). <br> Romeo is blaming fate here for Tybalt’s death. He admits that his actions were inevitable, showing that fate is responsible for all of the tragedy in the play. | “These violent delights have violent ends” (2.6.9). <br> This foreshadowing illustrates the intensity of their love which leads to reckless behavior, ultimately resulting in their deaths. | “I think it best you married with the County” (3.5.218). <br> The Nurse advises Juliet to marry Paris, betraying her trust and pushing Juliet toward a desperate plan that leads to tragedy. |
| Act 4 & 5 Evidence & Explanation | “An ill-beseeming semblance of a corpse” (4.1.93). <br> The Capulets’ lack of understanding and communication around Juliet’s state leads to a rushed funeral, contributing to the misinterpretation of her fate. | “If, rather than to marry County Paris, Thou hast the strength of will to slay thyself, Then it is likely thou wilt undertake, A thing like death to chide away this shame” (4.1.69-73). <br> Friar Lawrence makes a plan with Juliet that depends on a number of circumstances aligning just right. This shows that there is a dependence on fate for the outcome of the play. | “Here’s to my love!” (5.3.119). <br> Romeo’s choice to consume poison without verifying Juliet’s state underscores his impulsive nature, directly leading to both their deaths. | “I’ve seen the day…” (3.5.218). <br> The Nurse’s shift in loyalty toward Paris suggests her betrayal of Juliet and leads to Juliet’s isolation, prompting her desperate actions. |
**Is this character the most at fault for the tragic ending? Why or why not?**
While fate is seen as a driving force in the play, it is not the most responsible for the tragic ending of the play. The characters in the play make impulsive decisions and communicate poorly. The characters refer to fate throughout the play but ultimately use fate as an excuse for their lack of judgment. This is specifically shown when Romeo admits that he is “fortune’s fool.” Rather than take responsibility for his actions, he blames fate for the murder he has just committed. Each character’s choices, particularly their haste and miscommunication, compound the tragedy, showing that the characters themselves, rather than fate alone, are chiefly responsible for the devastating conclusion to their stories.
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Feel free to adjust any of the entries to fit your interpretation better or to align with your specific teaching goals!
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