Juliet. O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?
Scene ii. Capulet's orchard.
Romeo. He jests at scars that never felt a wound.
Deny thy father and refuse thy name;
[Enter JULIET at a window]
But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks?
Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love,
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And I'll no longer be a Capulet.
It is the East, and Juliet is the sun.
Romeo. [Aside] Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this?
Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,
Who is already sick and pale with grief,
Juliet. ‘Tis but thy name that is my enemy;
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That thou her maid art far more fair than she:
What's Montague? It is nor hand, nor foot,
Be not her maid, since she is envious;
Belonging to a man. O, be some other name!
And none but fools do wear it. Cast it off.
What's in a name? That which we call a rose
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O, that she knew she were!
By any other name would smell as sweet;
So Romeo would, were he not Romeo called,
She speaks yet she says nothing: what of that?
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Retain that dear perfection which he owes
Her eye discourses; I will answer it.
Without that title. Romeo, doff thy name,
I am too bold, 'tis not to me she speaks:
Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven,
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Nor arm, nor face, nor any other part
Her vestal livery is but sick and green
It is my lady, O, it is my love!
Thou art thyself, though not a Montague.
And for that name which is no part of thee
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Take all myself. . . .
Having some business, do entreat her eyes
To twinkle in their spheres till they return.
Romeo. Lady, by yonder blessed moon I swear
What if her eyes were there, they in her head?
That tips with silver all these fruit-tree tops--
The brightness of her cheek would shame those stars,
As daylight doth a lamp; her eyes in heaven
Juliet.
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Would through the airy region stream so bright
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Romeo. What shall I swear by?
See, how she leans her cheek upon her hand!
Juliet.
O, that I were a glove upon that hand,
Do not swear at all;
Or, if thou wilt, swear by thy gracious self,
That I might touch that cheek!
Romeo.
That monthly changes in her circled orb,
Lest that thy love prove likewise variable.
That birds would sing and think it were not night.
Juliet.
O, swear not by the moon, the inconstant moon,
Which is the god of my idolatry,
Ay me!
She speaks:
And I'll believe thee.
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O, speak again, bright angel! for thou art
It is too rash, too unadvised, too sudden;
Unto the white-upturned wondering eyes
And sails upon the bosom of the air.
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I have no joy of this contract to-night:
As is a wingéd messenger of heaven
When he bestrides the lazy puffing clouds
If my heart's dear love—
Juliet. Well, do not swear. Although I joy in thee,
As glorious to this night, being o'er my head
Of mortals that fall back to gaze on him
Romeo.
Too like the lightning, which doth cease to be
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Ere one can say “It lightens.” Sweet, good night!
This bud of love, by summer's ripening breath,
May prove a beauteous flower when next we meet.
Good night, good night! As sweet repose and rest
Come to thy heart as that within my breast!
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Preparation for Socratic Circle
1. Print out the text for the circle discussion.
2. Circle any vocabulary words you are unfamiliar with or would have difficulty explaining to others. (Hint: look them up!)
3. Use the annotation key below.
4. Underline key phrases, figures of speech, and imagery.
5. Make note of key elements, arguments, ideas conveyed throughout the text
6. Note word patterns and repetitions or anything that strikes you as confusing or important
7. Write down questions in the margins or on another sheet: have at least 5 comments and 5 questions
8. Print out and study the Socratic Circle Reflection assignment before the discussion so you know what is expected of you
and how to respond afterwards.
Annotation Guide for Socratic Circle Texts
Before you read:
 Read titles, subtitles, and headings.
 Pay attention to how the text is set up, and note any boldfaced or italicized words or phrases.
As you read:
 Use the markings below to annotate the text.
 Write questions and notes in the margins as you read.
 Make connections between the text you are reading and information you already know.
 Revisit your comments when you have finished reading.
In the Margin
What It Means
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I don’t understand this. This is new to me.
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I find this (statement, word, phrasing) surprising.
Underline
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This (word, sentence, argument, idea, etc.) is really important.
I noticed these word patterns or repetitions (rhetorical devices, etc.)
I don’t know this word. I need to look up the meaning.
Models of Questions to Use to Prepare for Socratic Circle:
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How does the writer’s use of a specific rhetorical strategy work to convey the ideas and purpose of the writer?
(parallelism, anaphora, rhetorical appeals, rhetorical questions, repetition, figurative language, etc.)
How does this idea compare to _________ (for example, other writers that have been studied—be specific)
Ask a clarifying question—Is the speaker arguing or saying ______?
What does this word mean in the context of this passage?
What is the speaker commenting on or arguing in this passage?
How does the way the ideas are organized contribute to the effectiveness of the overall scene?
What are some other questions that could be asked to generate thoughtful discussion and inspire critical thinking?