Romeo and Juliet Final Essay Test

Romeo and Juliet – Final Essay Test

*Write a two page essay about Romeo and Juliet. Be sure to have an introduction and a concluding paragraph. Be sure to include quotes from the play itself. Below are some topics that you may choose to write about. If you want to approve a topic of your own with me – you can. (Or choose option 10).

How does love change Juliet from an obedient, dutiful daughter to an independent, freethinking woman?

Love is not just a feeling; it is something that a person is willing to do something for. How do Romeo and Juliet prove this?

The hatred between the Montagues and the Capulets cause the suicides of their only two children. And what was their hate for? – Nothing. It was just an ancient feud that no one bothered ending. How does Shakespeare prove that people should think through their actions and not get caught up in “heat of the moment”?

What is your opinion of the Friar? Is he a coward? - A holy man?

Was Lord Capulet a good father? – A bad father? Explain.

Fate – How does timing play an important part in the play?

Analyze Romeo and Juliet in Bosnia – How does it compare with the play?

Is the newer version of the movie atrocious or a masterpiece? Does it prove that the story of Romeo and Juliet is timeless, placeless, and ageless?

Choose your own topic (to be approved).

Rewrite Act V scene III. (the last scene) in modern English. Don’t forget to include “stage (or film) directions”. If you want to choose a different scene, then I have to approve that scene.


CONTENT 60 points
Supporting evidence
Information analyzed
Description/details
Length

WRITING PROCESS 10 points
Revised thoroughly
Class/library time use
Overall commitment to topic

CONVENTIONS/STYLE 10 points
SpellingPunctuation
Sentence variety
Strong use of vocabulary
Clear and concise

ORGANIZATION 10 points
Clear, logical main points
Smooth, complete transitions
Effective paragraphs with topic sentences

INTRODUCTION 5 points
Effective attention
Clear thesis

CONCLUSION 5 points
Clear, complete summary