Dramatic Shifts In Fate
Worksheet Description
This worksheet guides students through an exploration of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” It focuses on identifying and analyzing the play’s turning points, plot structure, and their effects on the narrative. Students are prompted to:
- Summarize what the play is about, providing an overview of its themes and central storyline.
- Describe the structure of the play, outlining its acts and scenes.
- Identify the first major turning point in the play and describe what occurs during this pivotal moment.
- Analyze the impact of this turning point on the course of the narrative.
By engaging with these questions, students will gain a deeper understanding of the play’s structure and key plot developments. They will also appreciate how turning points shape the fate of the characters and the unfolding tragedy of “Romeo and Juliet.”