We will study William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Through our exploration of his language and the universal themes presented within the text, we will analyze personal choices, the role of free will, and the impact symbolism has on one's understanding of a text.
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Blank verse Allusion Comedy Dramatic irony Foil Heroic couplet Iambic pentameter Irony: dramatic, situational, verbal Monologue Protagonist Soliloquy Tragedy |
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