Romeo & Juliet

Explore how Shakespeare presents the character of Mercutio in this extract.

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In this extract, Mercutio curses both families and demands revenge for his fatal wound.

Explain the importance of revenge elsewhere in the play.

In your answer, you must consider:

• how revenge is presented

• the effects revenge has within the play.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

Explore how Shakespeare presents the character of Lord Capulet in this extract.

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In this extract, Lord Capulet is angry with Juliet for refusing to marry Paris.

Explain the importance of anger elsewhere in the play.

In your answer, you must consider:

• how anger is presented

• the reasons for anger within the play.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

Explore how Shakespeare presents the character of Romeo in this extract.

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In this extract, Romeo suffers when he hears the shocking news about Juliet.

Explain the importance of suffering elsewhere in the play.

In your answer, you must consider:

• how suffering is shown

• the effects suffering has within the play.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

Explore how Shakespeare presents the character of Lady Capulet in this extract.

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In this extract, Lady Capulet explains how important marriage is.

Explain the importance of marriage elsewhere in the play.

In your answer, you must consider:

• why marriage is important

• the effects marriage has within the play.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

Explore how Shakespeare presents the character of Friar Lawrence in this extract.

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In this extract, Friar Lawrence describes how the potion will cause Juliet to appear dead.

Explain the importance of death elsewhere in the play.

In your answer, you must consider:

• how death is presented

• the effects death has within the play.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

Explore how Shakespeare presents the character of the Nurse in this extract.

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In this extract, the Nurse and Juliet demonstrate a close relationship.

Explain the importance of close relationships elsewhere in the play.

In your answer, you must consider:

• how close relationships are presented

• the effects close relationships have within the play.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

Explore how Shakespeare presents the character of Juliet in this extract.

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In this extract, Juliet thinks about what her fate might be if the potion does not work.

Explain the importance of fate elsewhere in the play.

In your answer, you must consider:

• how fate is presented

• the effects fate has within the play.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

Explore how Shakespeare presents the character of Lord Capulet in this extract.

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In this extract, Lord Capulet demonstrates his power as head of the Capulet family.

Explain the importance of power elsewhere in the play.

In your answer, you must consider:

• how power is presented

• the effects power has within the play.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

Explore how Shakespeare presents the relationship between Tybalt and Mercutio in this extract.

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In this extract, Tybalt wants to protect the Capulet family honour.

Explain the importance of family honour elsewhere in the play.

In your answer, you must consider:

• how family honour is presented

• the effects family honour has within the play.