Introduction to Romeo and Juliet: Themes and Characters

Introduction to Romeo and Juliet: Themes and Characters

Introduction to Romeo and Juliet: Themes and Characters

This five-week introductory course examines Romeo and Juliet’s central themes—young passion, fate versus choice, and character transformation—through close reading, class discussion, and guided writing. Students practice applying interpretive ideas in teacher-guided writing and learn the play’s prologue using a straightforward memorization method.

Introduction to Romeo and Juliet: Themes and Characters

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
11–15
Duration
55 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
5

Class Experience

This five-week introductory course examines Romeo and Juliet’s central themes—young passion, fate versus choice, and character transformation—through close reading, class discussion, and guided writing. Students practice applying interpretive ideas in teacher-guided writing and learn the play’s prologue using a straightforward memorization method.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze the main themes and characters in Romeo and Juliet

  • Apply thematic and character insights in guided writing activities

  • Memorize and recite the play’s prologue using a taught method

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Joined August, 2026

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With over 17 years of classroom experience and a PhD in English, this educator brings deep knowledge of literature and a practiced ability to make Shakespeare accessible. Classroom work has focused on close reading, character study, and thematic exploration across adolescent age…

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