Romeo and Juliet Act 3 scene 5 Juliet all by herself

This resource supports detailed study of Romeo and Juliet Act 3 scene 5 from the departure of Romeo to the closing image of Juliet all by herself. The lesson(s) explore the dramatic tension of the scene, discuss the context of Juliet’s noble status, family and marriage prospects, consider the play on language to accentuate foreshadowing as well as encompass the double meanings that enable Juliet to speak of Romeo to her mother while publicly appearing to mourn Tybalt. The lesson(s) close with an essay question provided with prompts to ensure that the assessment objectives are covered: language, context and the craft of the writer.