Mercutio-What in your past has caused you to feel so insecure, as to constantly be looking to fight? Even if you had known the consequence of your words to Tybalt, would you have still lashed out at him in anger, or would you be capable of restraining yourself? Tybalt-Did you know of the marriage already? If not, were are you so set to punish Romeo? Romeo- Why were you so angry about Mercutio's death? He was rude, arrogant, and not a close friend like Benvolio. Benvolio-What were you thinking after Tybalt was killed?
Prompt D:
I found it interesting when Benvolio declares to Mercutio, "And I were so apt to quarrel as thou art, any man should buy the fee simple of my life for an hour and a quarter." This comment strongly depicts Mercutio's rash nature, especially since it is said just after Mercutio attempts to taunt Benvolio into a fight. Mercutio will blurt out any harsh words that come to mind, and as Benvolio hints, it will soon lead to a deadlier result than expected. This foreshadows the events to come, since on that very day, Mercutio's thoughtless insults would be the cause of his sudden death.
Prompt E:
I included the picture of a hydra because it represents the tangle of problems one quarrel caused. The hydra was a monster of Greek mythology. If you cut off one head, two more would grow in its place. As the characters lashed out at their problems or regrets, they only brought more upon themselves. Mercutio's blundering not only lead to his death, but also to problems for all of the characters in the story. For instance, when Romeo avenged Mercutio's death by killing Tybalt, he was banished from the kingdom. Now, he would have to start a new life somewhere else and be forced to abandon his love Juliet.
I really liked the analogy you made with your image, it was very strong and it gave me a deeper connection to the scene.
ReplyDeleteNice job with Prompt D. I feel like the quote you chose was quite challenging to decipher and you backed it up with a great analysis that I didn't even catch.
ReplyDeleteNice job comparing the problems in this chapter to the heads of a hydra. It is true that when one is solved, more takes its place.
ReplyDeleteNicole, great job on the questions! They are very well thought out and detailed. Your picture choice was awesome! I loved how you connected a Hydra to Romeo and Juliet's problems. Really good job.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job choosing your image. The fact that two more hydra heads grow when you cut one off is a really good representation for what is going on in the scene. I liked how you used the example of how Romeo kills Tybault seeking revenge, but it only worsens things. Overall, you did really well with the image and your other prompts.
ReplyDeleteThe image that you chose was very creative because most people wouldn't choose that. It showed your outside knowledge of stories and your ability to connect two very different topics. Does that image also represent that they minds of many can lead to danger/destruction? When you quote Benvolio, do you agree with his actions? Great job overall!
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