Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Act I Close Read Analysis For each significant passage, write: • Paraphrase: Re-­‐write in plain English, in your own words. • Analysis: Explain the context of these lines, specifically, how it connects to the plot, conflict, or character development. What is happening during this scene? Why does this character say these lines? How does it advance the plot, solve the conflict, and/or add to our understanding of this character? Prince Rebellious subjects, enemies to peace, Profaners of this neighbor-­‐stained steel! Paraphrase: Act I, scene 1, lines 74-­‐75 Analysis: Romeo Paraphrase: (taking Juliet’s hand) If I profane with my unworthiest hand This holy shrine, the gentle sin is this: My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss. Act I, scene 5, lines 91-­‐94 Analysis: (aside) My only love sprung from my only hate! Too early seen known, and known too late! Prodigious birth of love it is to me, That I must love a loathed enemy. Act I, scene 5, lines 136-­‐19 Analysis: Juliet Paraphrase: Act I, scene 1: Brawl in the Streets Film Scene Compare/Contrast: Staging Notebook Complete the chart below, based on the two interpretations presented in class for this Act. Director/Year Set Design (Describe what you see in the scene, including structures, nature, props) Theatrical Elements (Sound effects, lighting, music, costumes, etc.): Character/Key Line from this scene (Line #s) Vocal Delivery (Describe the tone, volume, pitch, rate, and/or pauses used.) Visual Delivery (Describe the actor’s movements, gestures, and facial expressions) Blocking (How and where is the actor positioned when delivering the lines?) Reflection Question: Which of these do you prefer? Why? Theme Analysis Choose one of the following topics. How do the events in this Act demonstrate a thematic connection to this topic? Explain, using details from the play. Topic: Love Family Fate/Destiny Responsibility Individual vs. Society (Other) Thematic Analysis: