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Section 2: Section Diagnostic

Participate in a series of partner discussions that analyze how the directors’ choices enhance or detract from the thematic ideas in Romeo and Juliet and capture the discussions in your Discussion Tool. Respond to the following questions:

  1. How did Zeffirelli’s choices enhance or detract from the thematic ideas found in Act 1, Scene 5 in the play Romeo and Juliet?

  2. How did Luhrmann’s choices enhance or detract from the thematic ideas found in Act 1, Scene 5 in the play?

In your discussions, form and support claims about the directors’ choices and how those choices enhance or detract from the thematic ideas in Act 1, Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet. Summarize each discussion with a partner, including adding in points of agreement and disagreement among your peers. Explain how your peers’ reasoning supported or challenged your own understanding, reflect on your thinking, and revise your original claims. Finally, capture your discussions on the Discussion Tool.