Discuss the Queen Mab Speech: What is it about? How is it developed? What do you think is Mercutio’s point? What do you think is Shakespeare’s point? What is Shakespeare’s tone and how do you know? What is the significance or this speech in terms of the entire play – if any?

Loyalty is often an admired value in a friend, relative, or mentor. On the other hand, the lack of loyalty can lead to conflict. Choose one or more characters in Romeo and Juliet and discuss how loyalty (or the lack thereof) is a driving force in their lives.

Tragic characters are a mix of both good and evil. For most people, the name Romeo brings to mind thoughts of young love. Romeo, however, is more than a lover. Discuss how Romeo is a mixture of desirable and undesirable qualities.

Define love in at least 5 ways. Use examples to support your definition.

Describe exactly what gives you troubles in reading Shakespeare. How do you cope with it?

Why do you think the Montagues and the Capulets have been feuding?

What is the strangest or most unusual thing you have ever done to try to meet someone?