relating to or denoting a system of society or government controlled by men

the capacity of an individual to act independently from others and to make their own free choices

the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else

'Romeo and Juliet': exploring Juliet's character and conceptualising agency

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 this unit, pupils explore the presentation of Juliet's agency in 'Romeo and Juliet'. After recapping Juliet's character and conceptualising agency, they look at five scenes through the prism of Juliet's agency. At the end, they learn how to use tentative language to write about female agency.

Shakespeare: second deep dive

not acting to influence or change a situation; allowing other people to be in control

to give orders, or tell someone exactly what they must do

'Romeo and Juliet': Juliet's agency in Act 1, Scene 5 and Act 2, Scene 2

the ability of the female characters to take action and make their own decisions that affect their lives

make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse

relating to the conducting of business, especially buying or selling

treat (someone) as a child or in a way which denies their maturity in age or experience

ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive

'Romeo and Juliet': exploring ideas of sex and forgiveness in Act 3, Scene 2

most commonly used to give a command or instruction

a set idea that people have about what someone or something is like

'Romeo and Juliet': exploring Juliet's agency in Act 4, Scene 1

a word or sentence used when asking a question

to make a decision formally or with determination

a line of verse with five metrical feet, each consisting of one unstressed syllable followed by one stressed syllable

'Romeo and Juliet': exploring Juliet's agency in Act 4, Scene 3

the development of events outside a person's control, regarded as predetermined by a supernatural power

happening or continuing after one's death

'Romeo and Juliet': exploring Juliet's agency in Act 5, Scene 3

something that you want and plan to do; an aim

to behave according to the usual standards of behaviour that are expected by a group or society

the current discussions and conversations happening in a specific field or context

Shakespeare: second deep dive

Romeo and Juliet: Juliet and female agency

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These lessons will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.