Monday, May 21, 2012

An Enduring Story

Romeo and Juliet is undoubtedly the most famous love story of all time. The story has been retold countless time in all forms of media: songs, films, musicals, t.v. shows, etc. Now that you've finished reading the play, answer this question: Why is Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and enduring story?

Write one paragraph about what you think makes this story timeless. Then write a second paragraph in which you make a text to text connection - analyze how Romeo and Juliet is similar to another book or story you have read. Why might the author of this book/story have borrowed from Shakespeare's most famous play?

Due Friday, May 25.

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