Romeo and Juliet

Romeo & Juliet as a Classic Tragedy (Roll over Aristotle!)
The Lovers' Relationship (What does Shakespeare really think of women?)
AND . . . . ACTION (How would you stage one of the scenes?)
Lover for a Day (How would Romeo or Juliet portray their character?)

What is Love? Webquest

"What is love?" This is a question that has been asked for thousands of years, with every individual seeming to have his/her own unique definition.

Renaissance Life Webquest

In this Quest upon the Web you and those with whom you journey will be given certain tasks to perform. One of you will be the Actor and discover what it was like in Shakespeare's day. Another of you will take on the role of Alchemist, determining the extent of scientific knowledge during the period as compared to today. Yet a third will be the historian whose job will be to book a trip to London. Finally, there will be the play critic whose task it will be to critically examine Romeo and Juliet.

Plan the Wedding Webquest

The young lovers marry in a secret wedding without a full service, without a million guests, without the feast and festival that is befitting a couple as wonderful as Romeo and Juliet. Your assignment is to change history and plan the party of the centuries!

Soundtrack Webquest

An important part of any film is the soundtrack. Modern movies make extensive and effective use of songs to accompany scenes, to enhance mood, to reflect emotions of characters, and to summarize key points in the plot. You will work on making a soundtrack as if you were working in a partnership with a movie director and producer who are making a new version of Romeo and Juliet.

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