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

most commonly used to give a command or instruction

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

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

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Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.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

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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 Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Paris says to Juliet: "Thy face is {{ }}".

Language most commonly used to give a command or instruction is which of the following?

In Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Juliet expresses her desire to die so that she can “live an {{ }} wife” to Romeo.

'To give orders, or tell someone exactly what they must do' is the definition of which of the following?

In Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Juliet says: “’Twixt my extremes and me this bloody knife / Shall play the {{ }}”.

In Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Juliet responds to Friar Lawrence's suggestion of a potion with “Give me, give me!”. Arguably this shows which of the following?

'The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something non-human' is the definition of {{ }}.

'A set idea that people have about what someone or something is like' is the definition of which word beginning with 's'?

Lady Capulet tells Juliet of her potential marriage with Count Paris.

Lord Capulet demands that Juliet marries Count Paris.

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

The word 'maybe' is an example of which of the following?

'An official who watches a game or match closely to enforce the rules and arbitrate on matters arising from the play' is the definition of which word beginning with 'u'?

'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'?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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 agency in Act 4, Scene 1

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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