1 Assignment 2 Drama Assignment/Do our Differences Define Us? 1.Do our differences define us? Write a paragraph in which you answer this question and provide at least 3 reasons to support your opinion. Our differences define everything about who we are as a person. These differences can range anywhere from the way we look, to the type of music we listen to furthermore It is up to the individual if they allowthe differences between their self and others to define who they are or if they will overcome them. For instance, a person running in a marathon may have shorter legs than the other runners, therefore, it will be up to that person if they allow this to define them or they could run faster than the others to win the race. In the play Romeo
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Romeo and Juliet didn’t allow these differences to define them. Their love was stronger than the differences between the feuding families. In conclusion, our difference can define only our personal traits, but it is up to the person whether they allow it to define who they are or not.2. Provide at least two quotes from the play Romeo and Juliet to show that the characters’ differences did or did not define them. (Include the page number at the end of each quote) ReadingQuoteExplain how this quotesupports your opinion.Nurse#1 “And from my soul too, else be shrew them both.” (iii, v,229)This defines the nurse’s true feelings about the men in Juliet’s life. #2 “You are to blame, my lord, to rate her so.” (iii, v,170)This quote defines the nurses truefeeling to protect Juliet even though it's against her master.Romeo#1 “O, tell me, friar, tell me. In what part of this anatomy doth my name lodge? tell me, that I may sack the hateful mansion.” (iii, v, 105-108)This quote defines Romeos true love for Juliet because he was willing to stab himself if he couldn’t be with her. #2 “Then plainly know my heart’s dear love is set on the fair daughter of rich Capulet.” (ii, iii, 61-63)This defines Romeo because even though it is forbidden he is in love with …show more content…
Proud I can never be of what I hate, But thankful even for hate that is meant to love.” (iii, v, 47-49)This does not define Juliet because she is only telling her father what he wants to hearand not that she rather be with someone she chooses.#2 “Deny thy father and refuse thy name. or if thou wilt not, be sworn my love, and I’ll no longerbe a Capulet.”This defines Juliet because it shows that she loves Romeo enough to give up her life as she knows it to be with him even if it means leaving her family#1 “a plague o’ both your houses!” (ii, v, 58)This line doesn’t define him because he truly cares for Romeo, but the feud caused him to get hurtMercutio#2 “Good, Peter, to hideher face, for her fan’s the fairer face.” (ii, v, 52-53This defines him because it shows that no matter what the situation he is always very humorous and funny.#1 “What, drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word as I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee.” (I,I, 66-67)He didn’t let his differences define him because he was just following the family feud and hatred not how he feels as a personTybalt#2 Boy, this shall not excuse theinjuries that thou has done me, therefore turn and draw.” (iii, I, 63-64)This defined him because it was his choice at that time to let the hatred go and he chose not to 3. Choose one of the main characters from the play Romeo and Juliet (Nurse, Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio, or Tybalt), and think about how you would have approached
Romeo and Juliet didn’t allow these differences to define them. Their love was stronger than the differences between the feuding families. In conclusion, our difference can define only our personal traits, but it is up to the person whether they allow it to define who they are or not.2. Provide at least two quotes from the play Romeo and Juliet to show that the characters’ differences did or did not define them. (Include the page number at the end of each quote) ReadingQuoteExplain how this quotesupports your opinion.Nurse#1 “And from my soul too, else be shrew them both.” (iii, v,229)This defines the nurse’s true feelings about the men in Juliet’s life. #2 “You are to blame, my lord, to rate her so.” (iii, v,170)This quote defines the nurses truefeeling to protect Juliet even though it's against her master.Romeo#1 “O, tell me, friar, tell me. In what part of this anatomy doth my name lodge? tell me, that I may sack the hateful mansion.” (iii, v, 105-108)This quote defines Romeos true love for Juliet because he was willing to stab himself if he couldn’t be with her. #2 “Then plainly know my heart’s dear love is set on the fair daughter of rich Capulet.” (ii, iii, 61-63)This defines Romeo because even though it is forbidden he is in love with …show more content…
Proud I can never be of what I hate, But thankful even for hate that is meant to love.” (iii, v, 47-49)This does not define Juliet because she is only telling her father what he wants to hearand not that she rather be with someone she chooses.#2 “Deny thy father and refuse thy name. or if thou wilt not, be sworn my love, and I’ll no longerbe a Capulet.”This defines Juliet because it shows that she loves Romeo enough to give up her life as she knows it to be with him even if it means leaving her family#1 “a plague o’ both your houses!” (ii, v, 58)This line doesn’t define him because he truly cares for Romeo, but the feud caused him to get hurtMercutio#2 “Good, Peter, to hideher face, for her fan’s the fairer face.” (ii, v, 52-53This defines him because it shows that no matter what the situation he is always very humorous and funny.#1 “What, drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word as I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee.” (I,I, 66-67)He didn’t let his differences define him because he was just following the family feud and hatred not how he feels as a personTybalt#2 Boy, this shall not excuse theinjuries that thou has done me, therefore turn and draw.” (iii, I, 63-64)This defined him because it was his choice at that time to let the hatred go and he chose not to 3. Choose one of the main characters from the play Romeo and Juliet (Nurse, Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio, or Tybalt), and think about how you would have approached