Starter quiz
- In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo and Juliet marry in secret. Which of the following are they doing through their marriage?
- obeying their parents
- following their own desires ✓
- trying to mend the feud between their parents
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- In Elizabethan England, children were expected to do which of the following?
- challenge their parents
- obey their parents ✓
- follow their own dreams
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- In Act 1, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo is positioned __________ the street fight between the Montagues and Capulets.
- in the middle of
- away from ✓
- as observing
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- 'A result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient' is the definition of which word beginning with 'c'?
- 'consequence' ✓
- Complete the quotation from the prologue of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet': "From ancient ______ break to new mutiny".
- 'grudge' ✓
- In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo feels love deeply and thinks that it defines his identity. How does this view of love relate to stereotypes of masculinity in Elizabethan England?
- conforms to stereotypes of masculinity
- doesn't relate to stereotypes of masculinity
- subverts stereotypes of masculinity ✓
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Exit quiz
- Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' is a __________ play.
- tragedy ✓
- comedy
- history
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- 'The quality or character of a particular person or thing that distinguishes them from others of the same kind' is the definition of which word beginning with 'i'?
- 'individuality' ✓
- In modern society, being an individual means which of the following?
- being the same as everyone else
- being unique ✓
- sharing the dreams of others
- having your own dreams ✓
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- In the sixteenth century, individuality was seen as which of the following?
- being unique
- following your own desires
- being part of a social network ✓
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- In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Shakespeare arguably shows Romeo experiencing social ______ as a result of his individuality.
- 'isolation' ✓
- 'The ability to make your own decisions about what to do' is the definition of which word beginning with 'a'?
- 'autonomy' ✓
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Key learning points
- Until the late 16th century, individual identity was seen as a function of an individual's place in a social network.
- Arguably, Romeo and Juliet both act based on their individual desires in 'Romeo and Juliet'.
- For Romeo, this individuality causes social isolation at the beginning of the play.
- For Romeo and Juliet, their individual desires arguably lead to their tragic downfall.
Common misconception
Individuality has always been associated with being unique and making your own decisions.
In the sixteenth century, individuals were seen as existing as part of a network of social and family structures.
Keywords
Individuality - the quality or character of a particular person or thing that distinguishes them from others of the same kind
Autonomy - the ability to make your own decisions about what to do
Consequence - a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient
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