Read Act 1 Scene 1 of the play; click here to read the original version (like the one in your textbook) next to a more modern version, with language like the way we speak today. In the blog, discuss what is happening in Act 1 Scene 1. Answer a few of the following questions in your response:
1. Why are the two families fighting?
2. Why isn't Romeo at the fight?
3. What is the Prince's punishment for people who fight in the streets of Verona, Italy?
4. What is Benvolio's idea that will help Romeo with his problem?
5. How does Romeo respond to Benvolio's proposal?
What questions do you have about the events and conversations that take place in this Scene? Respond to classmates and agree or disagree with their ideas of what is happening in the text.
Requirements: Post a response to the questions above. Post a response to a blog posted by a classmate. At least two blog posts should be at least two sentences in order to receive full credit. Be sure to attach your name to each post by clicking the (Name/URL) button below the posting box. All comments should be school appropriate and relate to the text of Romeo and Juliet.
