Compare and contrast the characters of Tybalt and Mercutio. Why does Mercutio hate Tybalt? • Why did Shakespeare choose such …

• Explain the rules of marriage during the fourteenth century. How are these “rules” applied in Romeo and Juliet? • …

  How is the theme of love dealt with in Romeo and Juliet? How is drama created in Act 3, …

Should Romeo and Juliet be considered a classical tragedy (in which fate destroys individuals)? Or is it more a tragedy …

Several characters criticize Romeo for falling in love too quickly. Do you believe this is true? Does his tendency towards …

Examine the contrast between order and disorder in Romeo and Juliet. How does Shakespeare express this dichotomy through symbols, and …

Many critics note a tonal inconsistency in Romeo and Juliet. Do you find the shift in tone that occurs after …

Eminent literary critic Harold Bloom considers Mercutio to be one of Shakespeare’s greatest inventions in Romeo and Juliet. Why do …

Contrast Romeo’s attempted suicide in Act 3 with his actual suicide in Act 5. How do these two events reveal …

Shakespeare was the master of figurative language. Consider how the use of metaphor, simile, hyperbole and/or personification contributes to the …