Before you complete this activity, you need to have watched this video:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zxrjfrd/video
What does the prologue (beginning of the play) tell us?
Tick 2 correct answers.
Romeo is a ....
Juliet is a...
Romeo and Juliet get married.....
Who helps Romeo and Juliet get married?
Which member of Juliet's family does Romeo kill?
What happens at the end of the play?
Tick 2 correct answers.
A tragedy is a play that is very serious and sad, and ends with the death of the main character. A tragic story will involve powerful, high status characters such as Queens, Kings, Lords and Ladys.
Why is Romeo and Juliet a tragedy? Give at least two reasons.