a social theory favouring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control

the ability to make your own decisions about what to do

the existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issue

'Romeo and Juliet': exploring individualism and the status quo

English

In this unit, pupils explore the tragedy of societal expectations in 'Romeo and Juliet'. They look at the problem through a range of different prisms, including the tension between individualism and the status quo. They plan and write an essay on Shakespeare's presentation of societal expectations.

Shakespeare: the third deep dive

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

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

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', which of the following does the Prince arguably represent?

'The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues' is the definition of the {{ }} quo.

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', which of the following does the feud potentially represent?

Complete the sentence: 'Shakespeare's plays often __________ the status quo.'

'A social theory favouring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control' is the definition of which word beginning with 'i'?

Which of the following does the feud arguably do in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Romeo and Juliet fall in love and marry in secret.

Lord Capulet insists that Juliet will marry Count Paris.

Put the events of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' in chronological order.

He calls for his long sword to join in the fight.

He blames the Montagues for the fight and banishes Romeo.

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the Prince's reaction to the street fight between the Montagues and Capulets in Act 1, Scene 1?

acting in a way to benefit their families

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo and Juliet are doing which of the following by marrying each other in secret?

'Behave in line with socially acceptable conventions or standards' is the definition of which word beginning with 'c'?

individuals were seen as part of a social network

In Elizabethan England, which of the following statements are true of how individuality was seen?

'The ability to make your own decisions about what to do' is the definition of which word beginning with 'a'?

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Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

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 individualism and the status quo

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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