Discussion Guide for Romeo and Juliet

1. What are the characteristics of a “tragedy?”

2. What background knowledge do you have concerning Romeo and Juliet?

3. What are some common things that happen when two families feud?

4. Are teenagers old enough to know what true love is really about? Why or why not?

5. Is deception ever a good idea, even if it is well-intentioned?

6. What’s in a name?

7. Are teenagers old enough to know what true love is really about?

8. Is deception ever a good idea, even if it is well-intentioned?

9. What factors stabilize a culture and make it thrive?

10. What causes the destruction of a culture?

11. If writing is inevitably reflective, what might be factors that influenced Shake's work?

12. What are ways we can appreciate literature that is difficult to read?

13. Explain how the factors about Shake's life help us understand his work better.

14. What screws up relationships?