Romeo and Juliet
'Romeo and Juliet' is on Paper 1 with 'A Christmas Carol'. Shakespeare's popular tragedy explores themes of love, friendship, loss, grief and revenge, along with many others. Be prepared to discuss character or theme and don't forget the more minor characters like the Nurse, Friar Lawrence, Mercutio and Tybalt.
'Romeo and Juliet' is on Paper 1 with 'A Christmas Carol'. Shakespeare's popular tragedy explores themes of love, friendship, loss, grief and revenge, along with many others. Be prepared to discuss character or theme and don't forget the more minor characters like the Nurse, Friar Lawrence, Mercutio and Tybalt.
What you need to know:
This section is worth 34 marks.
You should spend 55 mins on your essay.
Question focuses on an extract and then ‘play as a whole’ e.g. Lord Capulet [Act 1, Sc.2].
Resources to use:
Romeo and Juliet key quotes.docxRomeo and Juliet- Clear Timeline.xlsxRJ-Knowledge-Organiser-1bk5adj.pdfRomeo and Juliet Key Scenes.docxR&J Key characters and themes.docxRevise it:
Test It!
ACC R&J Literature Paper 1 Exemplar Questions Booklet.docxRomeo and Juliet- Assessment Top Sheet.docx