We have reviewed the characterizations and themes of Romeo and Juliet and traced them through popular culture both in music and in movies.  We just looked at a couple of examples, but there are plenty more themes in this famous play to discuss as well as plenty more elements of popular culture that apply to Romeo and Juliet.  Now let's bring it all full circle.  We read Romeo and Juliet in high school because as you saw, the themes are so transcendent.  These themes apply to popular music we listen to, popular movies we watch, and even our own lives.  Please take a moment to reflect on Romeo and Juliet and its implications for the life of a high school student.

 

Write a 5 paragraph essay relating what you have learned about Romeo and Juliet to your life in high school. 

 

• • In what ways do the themes appear in your life at home and your life with your friends? 

  • Which theme would you say appears most often? 

  • How do your actions sometimes parallel those of Romeo and Juliet? 

  • What steps can you take to ensure that the situations in your life don't end in tragedy? 

  • What important takeaways from this play can you apply to your life?