Final Scene

Compare and contrast the two video clips below.  One is from the 1968 version and the other is from the 1996 version.  Write your answer in complete sentences.

Here comes the bride...

If you were Juliet, how would you have avoided getting married to Paris and how would you have fled to your love, Romeo?


Answer this question in complete sentences no later than Friday, May 21!

The Balcony Scene

Compare and contrast the two clips of Romeo and Juliet, the balcony scene. What are the main differences between the 1968 and 1996 interpretations of Shakespeare's text?

Respond to this no later than Sunday, May 9, 2010.

Romeo and Juliet, Act 1 Scene 5

After viewing the clip from Zefferelli's 1968 version of the party scene, take a moment to watch Luhrmann's 1996 version. After watching, respond in a paragraph about how the two clips differed. Go beyond the setting differences - we've already discussed that. How does Luhrmann change the party? Is there any differences you can see in the interaction between the star-crossed lovers? What else did you notice?

**Pardon the German subtitles in the clip - it was the best one I found on YouTube.**





As always, your post must be done in complete sentences with your first name and last initial posted after your response.


DUE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14

The End

What are your thoughts and reactions to the end of the novel?  Do you feel that it should have ended differently?  Explain.  If not, why do you feel it was an appropriate ending?

Respond to this post no later than Friday, March 26.  Remember to write your answers in complete sentences and sign your name at the bottom (First name, last initial).

Do you dare disturb the universe?

Jerry has a poster in his locker, like most boys at Trinity do, that says, "Do I dare disturb the universe?" This poster, for some reason, stuck out to him and is the one he chose to put in his locker. However, the quote is a little more significant that Jerry originally realized. Answer the following in complete sentences: How does Jerry disturb the universe within the novel? How would you, given the opportunity, disturb our school's universe? Remember: I am reading these and will know exactly who takes their ideas and puts them into play. :)


Please complete this post no later than Wednesday evening.

Chapters 8-10

After finishing Chapters 8-10, there is a lot to think about.  We learn a lot about Jerry in Chapter 9 that we did not know before.  What do we learn about Jerry's relationship with his father?  Do you feel that this is a healthy relationship?  Why/why not?  Would you be comfortable living with this type of relationship?  Explain.

As you post, be sure to write in complete sentences.  This time let's shoot for at least 6 sentences!  Once again, be sure to add your first name and last initial after the post so I can give you credit.  Please post no later than Tuesday evening.