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You guys had an in-class essay today. You were to highlight your thesis and the three quotes from the text that you used to support that thesis. These were your topic choices:
· Explain the role of fate in Romeo and Juliet
· Discuss the relationships between parents and children in Romeo and Juliet. Consider how Romeo and Juliet interact with their parents? Are they rebellious, in the modern sense? How do their parents feel about them?
· Examine the role of women in Romeo and Juliet.
· Romeo and Juliet are referred to as "star-crossed lovers". Discuss the concept of predetermined destiny and how it relates to the play.
· Is Lord Capulet a good father?
· Explain the role of disorder and hatred in Romeo and Juliet and give its consequences.
· Discuss the role of chance or coincidence in the play. How did it affect the ending of the play?
· Explain the role of foreshadowing in the play.
· Explain the significance of light and dark imagery in R&J

You checked them in with me at the end of class for a possible 10 points. For homework, you will REVISE those essays. The next class period, you will have the in-class essay stapled to the BACK of the revised (TYPED, Times New Roman 12, double-spaced) essay. Thesis and quotes will be highlighted again. Remember, you are not permitted to use first person or the phrase "in conclusion". Thesis statements should be the last sentence of P.1, and should follow this format: By looking at (A), (B) and (C), it is apparent that (D).

Remember, revision means changes in DICTION, SYNTAX and STYLE. See the rubric I provided in class in order to make sure you get the highest grade possible.

Also, study for the vocabulary quiz.