Themes in Romeo and Juliet
Theme 1: Conflict
*extra task: find (or create!) a meme that will illustrate this theme in Romeo and Juliet
What contextual links could you make For each character listed on the left, what
between this theme and the play? quote could you use that ties in with the
theme? Circle key words and annotate your
interpretations.
List at least three characters you would link
to this theme:
To what extent is the play as a whole about
hate and conflict? Explain your answer.
Think of three more pieces (books, plays, films, paintings, sculptures etc.) that feature the
same theme:
Theme 2: Love
*extra task: find (or create!) a meme that will illustrate this theme in Romeo and Juliet
List at least three key events you would link For each character listed on the left, what
to this theme: quote could you use that ties in with the
theme? Circle key words and annotate your
interpretations.
List at least three characters you would link
to this theme:
To what extent is the play as a whole about
love? Explain your answer.
Think of three more pieces (books, plays, films, paintings, sculptures etc.) that feature the
same theme:
Theme 3: Fate
*extra task: find (or create!) a meme that will illustrate this theme in Romeo and Juliet
List at least three key events you would link For each character listed on the left, what
to this theme: quote could you use that ties in with the
theme? Circle key words and annotate your
interpretations.
List at least three characters you would link
to this theme:
To what extent is the play as a whole about
fate? Explain your answer.
Think of three more pieces (books, plays, films, paintings, sculptures etc.) that feature the
same theme:
Theme 4: Family
*extra task: find (or create!) a meme that will illustrate this theme in Romeo and Juliet
List at least three key events you would link For each character listed on the left, what
to this theme: quote could you use that ties in with the
theme? Circle key words and annotate your
interpretations.
List at least three characters you would link
to this theme:
To what extent is the play as a whole about
family? Explain your answer.
Think of three more pieces (books, plays, films, paintings, sculptures etc.) that feature the
same theme:
