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Character Analysis -- Thesis statements and 1 body paragraph

4/24/2012

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Post your working draft of your character analysis thesis statement. Go here to find the youtube video about thesis statements:Under it, post your first body paragraph using the claim, textual evidence, elaboration model we've discussed in class.

DO IT THIS WAY!
Thesis: The nurse's loyalty to Juliet, in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, serves to fuel Juliet's irresponsible behavior. (end of your introduction paragraph)

Paragraph # 1

Claim: When the nurse speaks to Romeo on Juliet's behalf, she provides Juliet the opportunity to defy her parents.


Textual Evidence: In Act II, scene V, the nurse reports to Juliet the outcome of her conversation with Romeo, “Your love says, like an honest gentleman, and a/courteous, and a kind, and a handsome, and I warrant,/a virtuous—where is your mother?” (lines 55-57).

Elaboration: Due to the nurse's inappropriate involvement, Juliet makes the mistake of marrying Romeo in secret. A mother would not allow this, but the nurse's dedication to Juliet crosses a line that ultimately leads to Juliet's demise.

You must post your own reply and then respond to one other classmate. The person you respond to doesn't have to be in your same class period. You must write your first name and last initial and class period each time you post. Example: Shelia S, period 1. You must also use academic language. Absolutely NO texting abbreviations.

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Post # 3 Romeo and Juliet, Act II (evaluate)

4/10/2012

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You must post your own reply and then respond to one other classmate. The person you respond to doesn't have to be in your same class period. Your initial post needs to be at least 75 words. You must write your first name and last initial and class period each time you post. Example: Shelia S, period 1. You must also use academic language. Absolutely NO texting abbreviations.

Go here to find the full text of the play:
http://www.shakespeare-literature.com/Romeo_and_Juliet/index.html


Though Act II is a happy act, Shakespeare at times reminds us of the threatening background. He does this by foreshadowing--giving clues to what will happen later. Point out the lines that foreshadow possible trouble ahead and explain why they MATTER to the plot of the play. (Think say, mean, matter.)
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Post #2 Romeo and Juliet, Act II (identify)

4/10/2012

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You must post your own reply and then respond to one other classmate. The person you respond to doesn't have to be in your same class period. Your initial post needs to be at least 75 words. You must write your first name and last initial and class period each time you post. Example: Shelia S, period 1. You must also use academic language. Absolutely NO texting abbreviations.

Go here to find the full text of the play: http://www.shakespeare-literature.com/Romeo_and_Juliet/index.html_

What different feelings do Romeo and Juliet express in the balcony scene? Which character speaks more cautiously about love, and why?

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Post #1, Act II, Romeo and Juliet (respond)

4/10/2012

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You must post your own reply and then respond to one other classmate. The person you respond to doesn't have to be in your same class period. Your initial post needs to be at least 75 words. You must write your first name and last initial and class period each time you post. Example: Shelia S, period 1. You must also use academic language. Absolutely NO texting abbreviations.

Go here to find the full text of the play: http://www.shakespeare-literature.com/Romeo_and_Juliet/index.html_

Prompt: The "balcony scene" (Act II, scene 2) is the most famous love scene in the history of the theater. What lines spoken by Romeo or by Juliet do you think are the most important, the most interesting, or the most beautiful? Why?

Please respond below.
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