'Romeo and Juliet': violence, honour and social hierarchy in Act 1, Scene 5

English

In 'Macbeth: A Tragic Hero', pupils become more critical of Macbeth, analysing the role he plays in his own downfall. In 'Macbeth & Masculinity: The Struggle for Power', pupils explore how Macbeth's insecurity surrounding his masculinity is his hamartia.

In 'Macbeth: Lady Macbeth as a Machiavellian Villain', pupils focus on the role that Lady Macbeth plays in the downfall of her husband. In 'Macbeth: A Tragic Hero', pupils become more critical of Macbeth's own decisions, evaluating whether he could be considered a tragic hero.

In this unit, pupils analyse how Macbeth is presented as a tragic hero. They first deepen their understanding of Shakespearean tragedy and tragic heroes, and then use this knowledge to analyse key scenes from the play. Finally, they prepare an essay on how Macbeth is presented as a tragic hero.

Shakespeare: first deep dive

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

In Act 1, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Tybalt first action when seeing "a Montague" is to do which of the following?

'A system in which people or things are arranged according to their importance' is the definition of which word beginning with 'h'?

In Act 1, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Lord Capulet asks Tybalt to do which of the following?

'To dismiss (someone or something) as unimportant' is the definition of which word beginning with 'b'?

In Act 1, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Lord Capulet establishes his authority over Tybalt by repeatedly calling him a {{}}.

Violence feels monotonous and boring to him.

In Act 1, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Tybalt's use of rhyme when talking about violence might suggest which of the following?

Calling someone a 'villain' implies which of the following?

'A quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty' is the definition of which of the following?

To "scorn" something means which of the following?

To be 'dominant' means which of the following?

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Tybalt says: "What, drawn and talk of peace? I hate the word". What impression does this give us of his character?

'Sounds usually associated with letters such as 'f', 's', 'v' and 'z', in which the air passes through a narrow constriction' is the definition of which of the following?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

'Romeo and Juliet': violence, honour and social hierarchy in Act 1, Scene 5

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.