Lesson Three - Romeo and Juliet
1. Romeo and Juliet Introduction
Romeo and Juliet
A tale of tragic love............
This pre-reading lesson will help you to expand your knowledge of Shakespeare and build an understanding of Romeo and Juliet by connecting the summary of the play to their everyday lives as teenagers. You will also explore the definition of tragedy and how "tragic love" is ingrained in the lives of teenagers from all cultures. The lessons will help you build background knowledge of the play, the genre of tragedy, and related terms and concepts, creating a context in which you can better understand and relate to the Shakespearean text.