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.

Shakespeare: second deep dive

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

When Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' was written and performed, England was a __________ society.

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', which of the following characters is introduced to the audience last?

the condition of being considered more important than someone

the condition of being considered less important than someone

the condition of being considered as important as someone

Which of the following is the definition of 'precedence'?

'The capacity of an individual to act independently from others and to make their own free choices' is the definition of which word beginning with 'a'?

the ability of female characters to overpower men

when female characters show a lack of action

the ability of the female characters to take action

What does the concept of 'female agency' refer to?

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', where do we encounter Juliet's character?

Juliet’s parents hope that she will marry Count Paris.

Juliet falls in love with Romeo and they marry in secret.

Romeo kills Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin, and is banished from Verona.

Juliet’s father informs her that she must marry Count Paris.

Starting with the first, put these events from Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' in chronological order.

Match the characters from Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' with their relation to Juliet.

Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' was published in which era?

'Relating to or denoting a system of society or government controlled by men' is the definition of which word beginning with 'p'?

Which of the following is the definition of 'restricted'?

Which of the following is the definition of 'subservient'?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

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

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

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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