Lord Montague writes a letter to his niece Juliet, expressing his anger that she married Romeo, a member of the rival Montague family, who also killed her cousin Tybalt. He excludes Juliet from the family and threatens to kill her nurse and Friar Laurence, who married her and Romeo. Montague tells Juliet that if she wants to be accepted back into the family, she must kill Romeo and hang his body in the town square.
Yesterday, the merchant witnessed a street fight in Verona between the Montagues and the Capulets, two wealthy families who have been feuding for many years. The fight began between some servants from each family and soon others joined in. Luckily, the Prince of Verona arrived and was able to stop the fight before anyone was seriously hurt. The merchant plans to return home soon to escape the volatile situation between the two families in Verona.
1) Romeo, from the Montague family, and Juliet, from the rival Capulet family, fall in love at a ball held by Juliet's father despite their families' long-standing feud.
2) They secretly marry with the help of Friar Laurence, hoping to unite their families.
3) However, Prince Paris, who wants to marry Juliet, frames Romeo for theft and has him imprisoned and sentenced to death, threatening to tear the young lovers apart.
These monologues provide backstories for three female characters - Colette from France, Kim from Los Angeles, and Duane from a rural area. Colette describes a privileged but troubled childhood, leaving home to pursue acting in Hollywood. Kim discusses an abusive sexual relationship with her brother as a teenager. Duane describes her first sexual experience as a teenager and eventually pursuing art dealing, where she met Colette. At the end, Charlotte hints this is part of a murder mystery play.
The chapter provides glimpses into an afternoon party at Daisy's house, with various interactions between the characters. Daisy and Jordan lay on a couch fanning themselves while powdered. Gatsby stands gazing around in awe of Daisy's house. Daisy shows off her daughter to Gatsby. As the heat rises, Daisy wants to leave for town but Tom wants to catch up to Wilson. They drive off, discussing money, marriage and race.
The document is a summary of the beginning of Robert Louis Stevenson's novella "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde". It describes Mr. Utterson, a lawyer, and his friend Mr. Enfield taking their weekly walk, during which Mr. Enfield tells Mr. Utterson a strange story about a man who trampled a young girl and then paid to keep the incident quiet, obtaining the money from a cellar accessed through a mysterious door. The document provides context and setup for the novella's plot.
The document provides a first-person account of visiting an impoverished alleyway community in Beijing. The narrator describes encountering an elderly woman collecting garbage and decides to help carry her collection home. On the journey, the woman shares that she collects garbage to support her sons. The narrator is struck by the difficult living conditions in the alley, including makeshift stoves and homes filled with garbage. The experience gives the narrator mixed feelings about the inequality that exists beneath the prosperity of the city.
Nick cannot sleep due to the foghorn sounds and has nightmares. In the morning, he goes to Gatsby's empty mansion and they search for cigarettes. Gatsby tells Nick about falling in love with Daisy when she was the first "nice" girl he knew and being in awe of her wealthy background. Meanwhile, Daisy begins moving on and gets engaged to Tom Buchanan. Gatsby returns from war to a changed situation and tries to hold onto memories of his time with Daisy.
1) The chapter describes a desolate wasteland called the Valley of Ashes located between West Egg and New York City, covered in dust, smoke, and ashes.
2) In the wasteland stands a billboard with the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg, which look like they are constantly watching over the area.
3) Nick follows Tom to a small garage in the valley owned by George Wilson, a faded and anemic man, where he meets George's wife Myrtle and her sister Catherine.
Yesterday, the merchant witnessed a street fight in Verona between the Montagues and the Capulets, two wealthy families who have been feuding for many years. The fight began between some servants from each family and soon others joined in. Luckily, the Prince of Verona arrived and was able to stop the fight before anyone was seriously hurt. The merchant plans to return home soon to escape the volatile situation between the two families in Verona.
1) Romeo, from the Montague family, and Juliet, from the rival Capulet family, fall in love at a ball held by Juliet's father despite their families' long-standing feud.
2) They secretly marry with the help of Friar Laurence, hoping to unite their families.
3) However, Prince Paris, who wants to marry Juliet, frames Romeo for theft and has him imprisoned and sentenced to death, threatening to tear the young lovers apart.
These monologues provide backstories for three female characters - Colette from France, Kim from Los Angeles, and Duane from a rural area. Colette describes a privileged but troubled childhood, leaving home to pursue acting in Hollywood. Kim discusses an abusive sexual relationship with her brother as a teenager. Duane describes her first sexual experience as a teenager and eventually pursuing art dealing, where she met Colette. At the end, Charlotte hints this is part of a murder mystery play.
The chapter provides glimpses into an afternoon party at Daisy's house, with various interactions between the characters. Daisy and Jordan lay on a couch fanning themselves while powdered. Gatsby stands gazing around in awe of Daisy's house. Daisy shows off her daughter to Gatsby. As the heat rises, Daisy wants to leave for town but Tom wants to catch up to Wilson. They drive off, discussing money, marriage and race.
The document is a summary of the beginning of Robert Louis Stevenson's novella "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde". It describes Mr. Utterson, a lawyer, and his friend Mr. Enfield taking their weekly walk, during which Mr. Enfield tells Mr. Utterson a strange story about a man who trampled a young girl and then paid to keep the incident quiet, obtaining the money from a cellar accessed through a mysterious door. The document provides context and setup for the novella's plot.
The document provides a first-person account of visiting an impoverished alleyway community in Beijing. The narrator describes encountering an elderly woman collecting garbage and decides to help carry her collection home. On the journey, the woman shares that she collects garbage to support her sons. The narrator is struck by the difficult living conditions in the alley, including makeshift stoves and homes filled with garbage. The experience gives the narrator mixed feelings about the inequality that exists beneath the prosperity of the city.
Nick cannot sleep due to the foghorn sounds and has nightmares. In the morning, he goes to Gatsby's empty mansion and they search for cigarettes. Gatsby tells Nick about falling in love with Daisy when she was the first "nice" girl he knew and being in awe of her wealthy background. Meanwhile, Daisy begins moving on and gets engaged to Tom Buchanan. Gatsby returns from war to a changed situation and tries to hold onto memories of his time with Daisy.
1) The chapter describes a desolate wasteland called the Valley of Ashes located between West Egg and New York City, covered in dust, smoke, and ashes.
2) In the wasteland stands a billboard with the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg, which look like they are constantly watching over the area.
3) Nick follows Tom to a small garage in the valley owned by George Wilson, a faded and anemic man, where he meets George's wife Myrtle and her sister Catherine.
The chapter describes the events of Gatsby's final party, after which his career as Trimalchio ends. It then details a lunch at Tom and Daisy's house where Daisy and Gatsby's affection for each other is evident. They all go into town but tensions rise, culminating in a fight where Gatsby declares his love for Daisy in front of Tom. They leave upset and later that day, Daisy accidentally hits and kills Myrtle while driving Gatsby's car.
The document contains letters from several passengers complaining about their experiences aboard the Titanic. The passengers demand refunds for their tickets, compensation for lost possessions and family members who died, and threaten legal action if their demands are not met. They describe the trauma of watching the ship sink and losing loved ones, and the financial ruin they suffered as a result of the disaster.
When challenged to research about a topic that would never get covered in the English classes, Joana F chose Lesley Pearse. Here is the ppt she used on her presentation to the class.
This document provides a summary of the plot of Charles Dickens' novel "Our Mutual Friend". It describes the main characters and storyline, including: a man presumed drowned claiming an inheritance if he marries a woman he's never met; the inheritance passing to another couple instead; secrets and mysteries surrounding identities and motives; and various characters intersecting stories involving love, rivalry, blackmail and murder along the Thames river. The summary is detailed and covers the complex plot comprehensively in under 3 sentences.
This document is a 3 page excerpt from a longer work of fiction. It describes the experiences of a Confederate soldier named Mick Finn on September 23rd, 1865 as he walks from a tobacco field outside of Richmond, Virginia towards Georgetown after the end of the Civil War. The passage provides descriptive details of the post-war devastation in Richmond, Finn's interactions with hostile Union soldiers along the way, and his reflections on the changes that have occurred in the South since the war.
The Merchant of Venice is a 16th century written by William Shakespeare. Merchant of Venice named Antonio defaults on a large loan provided by a jewish moneylender, Shylock, it is belived to have written between 1596 and 1599
Chapter 4 of The Great Gatsby introduces several new characters that attend Gatsby's parties in West Egg. It describes Gatsby's lavish lifestyle and luxurious car. When Gatsby takes Nick for a ride into the city, Nick's view of the city from the Queensboro Bridge emphasizes its raw, mysterious promise. The chapter also features a conversation with Jordan Baker, who reveals more details about Gatsby and his connection to Daisy.
Volpone is a satirical comedy set in Venice that follows the greedy Volpone as he feigns illness in an attempt to get heirs to leave him their wealth. He is aided by his parasite Mosca. They trick several men into thinking they will be named Volpone's heir if they bring him gifts. These men include a lawyer, merchant, and miser. Their deceptions are eventually discovered and Volpone, Mosca, and the tricked men are all punished by the court.
Gatsby throws lavish parties at his mansion every Saturday attracting many guests from East Egg and West Egg. Nick learns more about Gatsby's mysterious past from Gatsby himself, who claims he came from a wealthy family and was educated at Oxford, but is vague about his recent history. Gatsby takes Nick to lunch with gangster Meyer Wolfsheim and asks Nick for a favor - he wants Nick to invite Daisy over without her knowing it is to see Gatsby, as he had loved her years ago before the war. Jordan Baker tells Nick how Gatsby and Daisy met years ago but were separated when her family disapproved, and she later married Tom Buchanan, which began
The document provides a summary and analysis of William Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice. It discusses some of the play's most memorable characters including Antonio, Shylock, and Portia. While Shylock is initially portrayed as the villain for suing Antonio, Shakespeare adds complexity by depicting Shylock with both humanity and cruelty. The play contains elements of both comedy and tragedy, and can be interpreted in various ways regarding its treatment of themes like mercy, justice, and religious discrimination.
The Great Gatsby Chapter 4 details one of Gatsby's lavish parties, with many guests in attendance. Nick learns more about Gatsby's past from Gatsby himself, who claims to be from a wealthy midwestern family and to have attended Oxford, though his stories seem embellished. Gatsby asks Jordan Baker to arrange a meeting between him and Daisy Buchanan at Nick's house. Jordan then tells Nick about Gatsby and Daisy's past relationship before the war.
Nick writes this chapter two years after Gatsby's death. He struggles to find anyone to attend Gatsby's funeral - not even Daisy or Tom bother to show up. Gatsby's father, Mr. Gatz, travels from Minnesota for the funeral and shows Nick memorabilia from Gatsby's childhood that demonstrate his early ambition. At the small funeral, only Nick, Mr. Gatz, the minister, and a few servants are in attendance to pay their respects to Gatsby. After the funeral, Nick leaves New York and returns home, saying goodbye to acquaintances from that summer, including Jordan Baker and Tom Buchanan.
The document provides a summary of the plot of William Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice. It outlines the main characters - Antonio, Bassanio, Portia, and Shylock - and summarizes their roles in the story. It then recaps the major events of the play, including Bassanio borrowing money from Shylock to woo Portia, Portia's suitors attempting to choose the right casket, Shylock attempting to claim Antonio's flesh, and Portia disguising herself to save Antonio and outwit Shylock in court.
The Woman Who Was Not There by Joelle Taylor SAMPLEBurning Eye
Joelle Taylor is a poet, spoken word artist, playwright and novelist. She is a former UK slam champion and founder and artistic director of the Poetry Society’s national solo youth slam SLAMbassadors UK. She has produced four plays for theatre as well as several texts on performance practice. This is her second poetry collection.
"Joelle observes the reality of modern-day life, pinpoints the absurdities and the injustices, and then reminds us that we are human, and that sometimes the best way to make sense of it is through poetry. The thing I have always liked about Joelle’s poetry is that it has guts, it has rhythm, and it has attitude. The thing I like about this collection is that it continues that tradition.
In these times of austerity, hypocrisy, political corruption, and mindless reality television, we need poetry like this. Joelle Taylor does not mess about. Her poetry is fearless. It gets right to the point.
Her poetry has purpose."
Benjamin Zephaniah
"A city gritty heart-beaten tattoo."
John Hegley
"Joelle Taylor continues to propel poetry in not only innovative but in very crucial ways. Her work launches itself from a world that has been lived in a thousand hapless times, managing to unearth within the reader the deepest sense of tragedy, love and hope."
Anthony Anaxagorou
"The title misleads us, as these are the tumultuously heart-rending words of a woman who is actually very much here, there, everywhere. Joelle Taylor has written an epic collection of raw emotion distilled into a distinctly unique style of language. Put this in your bag, on your tongue, in your chest."
Sabrina Mahfouz
"Joelle Taylor’s a shape-shifter, myth-maker, linguistic risk-taker; poetical activist, surrealist with a raised fist. She knows how to handle a pen. Razor sharp, tattooed or AWOL, her women are the best dressed men. Her material – fractured glass and human skin; the effect – a maze, a mosaic, a hall of mirrors. She redefines the dispossessed, the caged in and gives them a way out."
Patience Agbabi
The document provides background details on the city of Casablanca during World War II. It describes Casablanca as a crowded city full of refugees waiting for exit visas to escape to America. Suspicious characters are being rounded up after two German couriers were murdered while carrying important documents. The story introduces Rick's Cafe, a popular spot frequented by refugees and locals alike. Ugarte, a man in the illegal visa business, seeks Rick's help in keeping important letters of transit he plans to sell for a huge profit that night.
Nick learns that Gatsby has replaced his entire staff with unfamiliar people connected to Meyer Wolfsheim. At a tense lunch at the Buchanan home, Daisy and Gatsby's affection for each other becomes openly apparent, angering Tom. The group goes into town, but tensions rise further as Tom drives with anger and resentment towards Gatsby and Daisy's relationship. They stop at a gas station owned by George Wilson, where Wilson talks to Tom about needing money so he and his wife can leave town.
Study of drama.the taming of the threw by Annisa NiconkNiconk
This document provides a summary of William Shakespeare's play "The Taming of the Shrew". It outlines key details about the plot, characters, settings and themes. The play centers around two sisters, the shrewish Katharina and the gentle Bianca, and their suitors. Katharina's suitor Petruchio sets out to tame her temper through unconventional methods, while Bianca's suitors must wait for Katharina to marry first.
The project gutenberg e book of a tale of two citiesChricho Bautista
This document is a summary of the novel "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens posted on the website Todolodescargo.com. It includes the full text of the first chapter which sets the historical context in London and Paris in the years leading up to the French Revolution. The summary also lists the book's three parts and chapter titles to outline the story and events that will take place in the novel.
The document discusses key events and systems in the Balkans region from 1804-1999. It outlines Serbian uprisings, the unification of Wallachia and Moldavia into Romania, and the establishment of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It also examines the millet system of organizing communities by religion in the Ottoman Empire, Tanzimat reforms to modernize the empire, and Ottomanism policies aimed at addressing social issues. Major events discussed include the Greek War of Independence, the 1848 Hungarian Revolution, and the First and Second Balkan Wars.
The document summarizes sonnets and iambic pentameter. It explains that a sonnet is a 14 line poem with a specific rhyme scheme, traditionally used to express love. It also defines iambic pentameter as using lines of ten syllables with an unstressed then stressed pattern, the meter in which sonnets are typically written. An example sonnet from Romeo and Juliet is provided to illustrate these poetic forms.
This document appears to be a list of characters and their relationships involved in a feud between the Montague and Capulet families in Verona. It includes the main characters of Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet who fall in love, as well as their family members, friends, and the Prince who is involved in resolving the feud. Friar Lawrence acts as a mediator for the two young lovers.
The chapter describes the events of Gatsby's final party, after which his career as Trimalchio ends. It then details a lunch at Tom and Daisy's house where Daisy and Gatsby's affection for each other is evident. They all go into town but tensions rise, culminating in a fight where Gatsby declares his love for Daisy in front of Tom. They leave upset and later that day, Daisy accidentally hits and kills Myrtle while driving Gatsby's car.
The document contains letters from several passengers complaining about their experiences aboard the Titanic. The passengers demand refunds for their tickets, compensation for lost possessions and family members who died, and threaten legal action if their demands are not met. They describe the trauma of watching the ship sink and losing loved ones, and the financial ruin they suffered as a result of the disaster.
When challenged to research about a topic that would never get covered in the English classes, Joana F chose Lesley Pearse. Here is the ppt she used on her presentation to the class.
This document provides a summary of the plot of Charles Dickens' novel "Our Mutual Friend". It describes the main characters and storyline, including: a man presumed drowned claiming an inheritance if he marries a woman he's never met; the inheritance passing to another couple instead; secrets and mysteries surrounding identities and motives; and various characters intersecting stories involving love, rivalry, blackmail and murder along the Thames river. The summary is detailed and covers the complex plot comprehensively in under 3 sentences.
This document is a 3 page excerpt from a longer work of fiction. It describes the experiences of a Confederate soldier named Mick Finn on September 23rd, 1865 as he walks from a tobacco field outside of Richmond, Virginia towards Georgetown after the end of the Civil War. The passage provides descriptive details of the post-war devastation in Richmond, Finn's interactions with hostile Union soldiers along the way, and his reflections on the changes that have occurred in the South since the war.
The Merchant of Venice is a 16th century written by William Shakespeare. Merchant of Venice named Antonio defaults on a large loan provided by a jewish moneylender, Shylock, it is belived to have written between 1596 and 1599
Chapter 4 of The Great Gatsby introduces several new characters that attend Gatsby's parties in West Egg. It describes Gatsby's lavish lifestyle and luxurious car. When Gatsby takes Nick for a ride into the city, Nick's view of the city from the Queensboro Bridge emphasizes its raw, mysterious promise. The chapter also features a conversation with Jordan Baker, who reveals more details about Gatsby and his connection to Daisy.
Volpone is a satirical comedy set in Venice that follows the greedy Volpone as he feigns illness in an attempt to get heirs to leave him their wealth. He is aided by his parasite Mosca. They trick several men into thinking they will be named Volpone's heir if they bring him gifts. These men include a lawyer, merchant, and miser. Their deceptions are eventually discovered and Volpone, Mosca, and the tricked men are all punished by the court.
Gatsby throws lavish parties at his mansion every Saturday attracting many guests from East Egg and West Egg. Nick learns more about Gatsby's mysterious past from Gatsby himself, who claims he came from a wealthy family and was educated at Oxford, but is vague about his recent history. Gatsby takes Nick to lunch with gangster Meyer Wolfsheim and asks Nick for a favor - he wants Nick to invite Daisy over without her knowing it is to see Gatsby, as he had loved her years ago before the war. Jordan Baker tells Nick how Gatsby and Daisy met years ago but were separated when her family disapproved, and she later married Tom Buchanan, which began
The document provides a summary and analysis of William Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice. It discusses some of the play's most memorable characters including Antonio, Shylock, and Portia. While Shylock is initially portrayed as the villain for suing Antonio, Shakespeare adds complexity by depicting Shylock with both humanity and cruelty. The play contains elements of both comedy and tragedy, and can be interpreted in various ways regarding its treatment of themes like mercy, justice, and religious discrimination.
The Great Gatsby Chapter 4 details one of Gatsby's lavish parties, with many guests in attendance. Nick learns more about Gatsby's past from Gatsby himself, who claims to be from a wealthy midwestern family and to have attended Oxford, though his stories seem embellished. Gatsby asks Jordan Baker to arrange a meeting between him and Daisy Buchanan at Nick's house. Jordan then tells Nick about Gatsby and Daisy's past relationship before the war.
Nick writes this chapter two years after Gatsby's death. He struggles to find anyone to attend Gatsby's funeral - not even Daisy or Tom bother to show up. Gatsby's father, Mr. Gatz, travels from Minnesota for the funeral and shows Nick memorabilia from Gatsby's childhood that demonstrate his early ambition. At the small funeral, only Nick, Mr. Gatz, the minister, and a few servants are in attendance to pay their respects to Gatsby. After the funeral, Nick leaves New York and returns home, saying goodbye to acquaintances from that summer, including Jordan Baker and Tom Buchanan.
The document provides a summary of the plot of William Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice. It outlines the main characters - Antonio, Bassanio, Portia, and Shylock - and summarizes their roles in the story. It then recaps the major events of the play, including Bassanio borrowing money from Shylock to woo Portia, Portia's suitors attempting to choose the right casket, Shylock attempting to claim Antonio's flesh, and Portia disguising herself to save Antonio and outwit Shylock in court.
The Woman Who Was Not There by Joelle Taylor SAMPLEBurning Eye
Joelle Taylor is a poet, spoken word artist, playwright and novelist. She is a former UK slam champion and founder and artistic director of the Poetry Society’s national solo youth slam SLAMbassadors UK. She has produced four plays for theatre as well as several texts on performance practice. This is her second poetry collection.
"Joelle observes the reality of modern-day life, pinpoints the absurdities and the injustices, and then reminds us that we are human, and that sometimes the best way to make sense of it is through poetry. The thing I have always liked about Joelle’s poetry is that it has guts, it has rhythm, and it has attitude. The thing I like about this collection is that it continues that tradition.
In these times of austerity, hypocrisy, political corruption, and mindless reality television, we need poetry like this. Joelle Taylor does not mess about. Her poetry is fearless. It gets right to the point.
Her poetry has purpose."
Benjamin Zephaniah
"A city gritty heart-beaten tattoo."
John Hegley
"Joelle Taylor continues to propel poetry in not only innovative but in very crucial ways. Her work launches itself from a world that has been lived in a thousand hapless times, managing to unearth within the reader the deepest sense of tragedy, love and hope."
Anthony Anaxagorou
"The title misleads us, as these are the tumultuously heart-rending words of a woman who is actually very much here, there, everywhere. Joelle Taylor has written an epic collection of raw emotion distilled into a distinctly unique style of language. Put this in your bag, on your tongue, in your chest."
Sabrina Mahfouz
"Joelle Taylor’s a shape-shifter, myth-maker, linguistic risk-taker; poetical activist, surrealist with a raised fist. She knows how to handle a pen. Razor sharp, tattooed or AWOL, her women are the best dressed men. Her material – fractured glass and human skin; the effect – a maze, a mosaic, a hall of mirrors. She redefines the dispossessed, the caged in and gives them a way out."
Patience Agbabi
The document provides background details on the city of Casablanca during World War II. It describes Casablanca as a crowded city full of refugees waiting for exit visas to escape to America. Suspicious characters are being rounded up after two German couriers were murdered while carrying important documents. The story introduces Rick's Cafe, a popular spot frequented by refugees and locals alike. Ugarte, a man in the illegal visa business, seeks Rick's help in keeping important letters of transit he plans to sell for a huge profit that night.
Nick learns that Gatsby has replaced his entire staff with unfamiliar people connected to Meyer Wolfsheim. At a tense lunch at the Buchanan home, Daisy and Gatsby's affection for each other becomes openly apparent, angering Tom. The group goes into town, but tensions rise further as Tom drives with anger and resentment towards Gatsby and Daisy's relationship. They stop at a gas station owned by George Wilson, where Wilson talks to Tom about needing money so he and his wife can leave town.
Study of drama.the taming of the threw by Annisa NiconkNiconk
This document provides a summary of William Shakespeare's play "The Taming of the Shrew". It outlines key details about the plot, characters, settings and themes. The play centers around two sisters, the shrewish Katharina and the gentle Bianca, and their suitors. Katharina's suitor Petruchio sets out to tame her temper through unconventional methods, while Bianca's suitors must wait for Katharina to marry first.
The project gutenberg e book of a tale of two citiesChricho Bautista
This document is a summary of the novel "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens posted on the website Todolodescargo.com. It includes the full text of the first chapter which sets the historical context in London and Paris in the years leading up to the French Revolution. The summary also lists the book's three parts and chapter titles to outline the story and events that will take place in the novel.
The document discusses key events and systems in the Balkans region from 1804-1999. It outlines Serbian uprisings, the unification of Wallachia and Moldavia into Romania, and the establishment of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It also examines the millet system of organizing communities by religion in the Ottoman Empire, Tanzimat reforms to modernize the empire, and Ottomanism policies aimed at addressing social issues. Major events discussed include the Greek War of Independence, the 1848 Hungarian Revolution, and the First and Second Balkan Wars.
The document summarizes sonnets and iambic pentameter. It explains that a sonnet is a 14 line poem with a specific rhyme scheme, traditionally used to express love. It also defines iambic pentameter as using lines of ten syllables with an unstressed then stressed pattern, the meter in which sonnets are typically written. An example sonnet from Romeo and Juliet is provided to illustrate these poetic forms.
This document appears to be a list of characters and their relationships involved in a feud between the Montague and Capulet families in Verona. It includes the main characters of Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet who fall in love, as well as their family members, friends, and the Prince who is involved in resolving the feud. Friar Lawrence acts as a mediator for the two young lovers.
The play ends with the deaths of the star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet. After drinking poison and believing Juliet to be dead, Romeo kills Paris in a fight at Juliet's tomb. When Juliet awakens and finds Romeo dead, she stabs herself with his dagger to join him in death. Their parents and the Prince come to realize the feud between their families caused the tragedy. The families agree to end their feud and build statues of the lovers to honor their story.
The document provides a single name - Laura Madrid Cayuela. No other details are given about this person, such as their profession, accomplishments, or background. The limited information in the document does not provide much context about who or what Laura Madrid Cayuela represents.
Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love at a masquerade ball, but their families are embroiled in a long-standing feud. They marry secretly with the help of Friar Laurence, but after Romeo kills Juliet's cousin, he is banished from Verona. Unaware of a plan to fake her death, Romeo finds Juliet apparently dead and kills himself. When Juliet awakens and finds Romeo dead, she also takes her own life, ending the feud.
The document outlines the families of Romeo and Juliet, who are members of feuding houses in Verona. It shows Juliet's family, the Capulets, which includes her parents and cousin Tybalt, and Romeo's family, the Montagues, which includes his parents and friend Benvolio. Due to the feud between their families, Romeo and Juliet fall in love but face serious problems. Juliet devises a plan to fake her death, but it goes wrong and ultimately both Romeo and Juliet die by suicide.
Romeo is the male protagonist of Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet. He is the son of Montague and falls in love with Juliet, a Capulet, at a ball. Despite the feud between their families, they secretly marry with the help of Friar Laurence. However, the feud escalates and results in Romeo killing Juliet's cousin Tybalt and being banished. Unable to live without Juliet, Romeo commits suicide upon hearing of her apparent death, unaware of Friar Laurence's plan to reunite them.
1) Romeo and Juliet is set in Verona, Italy in the late 1500s and tells the story of the star-crossed lovers Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet.
2) The two families, the Montagues and Capulets, are embroiled in an ancient feud. Romeo and Juliet fall in love despite being from opposing families.
3) They secretly marry with the help of Friar Laurence, hoping to end the family feud. However, the plan goes awry and both Romeo and Juliet die, ending the feud between their families.
This document contains dialogues written by students for the balcony scene from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. It includes 12 student submissions of imagined conversations between Romeo and Juliet on the balcony. The dialogues explore themes of the characters expressing their love for each other, concerns about their feuding families, and making plans to be together despite the risks.
The document discusses Shakespeare's use of verbal irony in Romeo and Juliet. It provides several examples from the play:
1) Mercutio sarcastically calls his fatal wound "a scratch" to hide the seriousness of his injury from others.
2) Juliet tells Paris she loves him, but is actually referring to Romeo since Paris misunderstands.
3) Romeo says his life is his enemy's debt, though he is now in love with Juliet who is from the enemy Capulet family.
Romeo and Juliet speak 14 lines to each other when they first meet, forming a sonnet. A sonnet is a poetic form often used to write about love, encapsulating the origin of their love. The sonnet also links their love to the tragic fate described in the prologue sonnet through its similar rhyme scheme. Shakespeare uses the sonnet form to express their perfect love while also relating it to their future deaths.
Act IV begins with Friar Lawrence devising a plan to help Juliet avoid marrying Paris by faking her death. Juliet agrees to take a potion that will make her appear dead. However, news of the plan does not reach Romeo in time. When Paris finds Juliet's lifeless body, the Capulets are thrown into mourning, believing their daughter is truly dead. Friar Lawrence's risky plan to reunite Romeo and Juliet has gone horribly wrong due to a lack of communication.
Much ado about nothing - william shakespeareLibripass
Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare. First published in 1600, it is likely to have been first performed in the autumn or winter of 1598-1599, and it remains one of Shakespeare's most enduring...
This summary provides an overview of the document in 3 sentences:
Mr. Utterson, a lawyer, is told a strange story by his acquaintance Mr. Enfield about encountering a man named Mr. Hyde trampling on a young girl. Utterson is disturbed to learn that Dr. Jekyll has made Hyde the sole beneficiary in his will. The document raises troubling questions for Utterson about Hyde and Jekyll, so he decides to visit his friend, the doctor Lanyon, to inquire further.
This document provides a summary of the plot of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. It describes the feud between the Montague and Capulet families in Verona, Italy. The main characters introduced are Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, who fall in love at a Capulet ball despite being from feuding families. They secretly marry with the help of Friar Laurence. However, Romeo is exiled after killing Juliet's cousin Tybalt in a duel, and Juliet is told she must marry Count Paris.
Sixteen is a free online magazine that aims to use the 1916 centenary to help emerging and professional writers craft new work based on the 1916 Easter Rising. We are deeply interested in how Ireland has changed in the last 100 years since and want to explore how the events of that week in 1916 have shaped us as a nation today or if they did at all.
This chapter introduces the narrator, his family background, and sets the scene for the story. It describes the narrator living in West Egg after moving to New York for work. He rents a small home near the mansion of his neighbor, Mr. Gatsby. The narrator is invited to dinner at the home of his cousin, Daisy, and her husband Tom in the neighboring town of East Egg. Their home is a large, lavish mansion overlooking the water. The stage is set for the narrator to observe the lives of the wealthy elite living in the exclusive communities of West Egg and East Egg.
The merchant of venice - william shakespeareLibripass
The document provides background information on William Shakespeare and his play The Merchant of Venice. It discusses that Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. The Merchant of Venice is one of his famous plays about a merchant in Venice named Antonio who guarantees a loan for his friend. It also includes a list of Shakespeare's plays that are available to download.
Prince Escalus warns against street fighting in Verona after several civil brawls between the Montagues and Capulets. Despite this, Romeo Montague and Tybalt Capulet were seen sword fighting on Sunday, which led to Tybalt killing Mercutio and Romeo then killing Tybalt in revenge, for which Romeo is exiled from Verona. The families' feud continues to tear apart the city.
In many countries people are pondering events in British politics. In Britain itself there are those in the Conservative party who nostalgically yearn for a return of Boris Johnson to the office of Prime Minister. Here you can read poems recaling the stages of Johnson;s rife and fall.
This document provides background information on the novel The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan. It includes a dedication to Thomas Arthur Nelson and a brief note from the author about the type of thriller/adventure story the novel contains. It then presents the first chapter, which introduces the protagonist Richard Hannay and a mysterious man who comes to Hannay claiming he is dead and in danger, revealing a conspiracy to assassinate an important political leader.
This document provides background on a boy named Timur who grew up in war-torn Grozny, Chechnya. He was orphaned at a young age and lived with his uncle, who physically abused Timur and his half-sister. To earn money and avoid beatings, Timur and his sister resorted to petty crimes. Timur scavenged rubble from bombed buildings and collected scrap metal. He developed a hardened appearance and learned to fight for survival on the dangerous streets of Grozny during the wars in the 1990s.
Mr. Enfield tells Mr. Utterson about a strange incident he witnessed one night. He saw a small man calmly walk over and step on a young girl in the street without stopping. When confronted, the man smiled eerily but agreed to pay compensation. He took them to an ugly door, unlocked it, and returned with money and a cheque signed by a famous person, surprising Mr. Enfield and Mr. Utterson. They are disturbed by the strange events and ominous manner of the small man.
Dr. Jekyll has made a will leaving all his possessions to Mr. Hyde if anything should happen to him. Mr. Utterson dislikes this arrangement and wants to learn more about Mr. Hyde. Mr. Enfield tells Mr. Utterson a story about seeing Mr. Hyde trample on a little girl with no remorse. Mr. Hyde used a cheque signed by a respectable man to pay compensation. Mr. Utterson suspects this man is Dr. Jekyll. He visits Dr. Lanyon, an old friend of Dr. Jekyll's, but Lanyon claims not to know Mr. Hyde. Mr. Utterson is determined to meet Mr. Hyde himself to
The document provides an overview of the English rock band The Smiths and their frontman Morrissey, including:
1) Their rise in the early 1980s with catchy and melodic pop singles that were also intellectual and morose.
2) Their breakup in 1987 marked the end of their influential but short career.
3) Morrissey went on to a successful solo career but continued exploring political and controversial topics in his lyrics, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential artists in alternative rock.
The document describes an encounter between Gabriel Utterson and his friend Richard Enfield on a London street one night. Enfield witnessed a strange incident where a well-dressed man trampled over a young girl with "the careless cruelty of a drunkard" and then proceeded to pay a large sum of money to keep the incident quiet. He took Enfield and others to a mysterious building to retrieve the money, accessing it with his own key. The building and its connected story has piqued Utterson's interest.
The document provides an ethnographic account of the author's trip to Chinatown in San Francisco with two friends. They drive around and observe the neighborhood, parking scenes, and a Chinese park where they see elderly locals gambling and socializing. The author provides detailed descriptions of the people, stores, and cultural aspects they encounter throughout their visit.
Evolution - by Sherman Alexie (1992) Buffalo Bill op.docxSANSKAR20
"Evolution" - by Sherman Alexie (1992)
Buffalo Bill opens a pawn shop on the reservation
right across the border from the liquor store
and he stays open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
and the Indians come running in with jewelry
television sets, a VCR, a full-length beaded buckskin outfit
it took Inez Muse 12 years to finish. Buffalo Bill
takes everything the Indians have to offer, keeps it
all catalogued and filed in a storage room. The Indians
pawn their hands, saving the thumbs for last, they pawn
their skeletons, falling endlessly from the skin
and when the last Indian has pawned everything
but his heart, Buffalo Bill takes that for twenty bucks
closes up the pawn shop, paints a new sign over the old
calls his venture THE MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES
charges the Indians five bucks a head to enter.
* * * * *
Sherman Alexie, Jr., is a Spokane/Coeur d’Alene Indian who grew up on the Spokane Indian
Reservation in Wellpinit, WA. He is the author of 22 books, including two collections of poetry,
I Would Steal Horses and The Business of Fancydancing, in which the poem “Evolution”
appears, and the novels The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, Ten Little Indians, and
the The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which won the 2007 National Book Award
for Young People’s Literature. He lives with his family in Seattle, WA.
I need a research about Mr. Sherman Alexie and his two texts “Evolution” and "This Is What It Means To Say Phoenix, Arizona" (which is attached as well so you can see them) So, I need a research about Alexie’s life and his books including the two highlighted subjects above.
I wrote this little thesis statement but you can make some changes to it and to the title
The life of Mr. Sherman Alexie and his best-known books
Sherman Alexie is a very talented person. He is a poet, novelist, short story writer and a filmmaker. A collection of many great things that made think about his life career and how did he get to where he is now. We read two of his writings during our class session and I started to read more of his writings online which made think that I should do a research for his life and his most important books, novels, poetry that he has wrote during his lifetime. The lone Ranger and Tonto fistfight are his best-known books which consist of a collection of short stories.
Below are the instructions.
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Research Project—
1. Must be based on an assigned literary text or texts. (two files attached of the texts)
2. Should be 6 pages long, typed, 12- point font. Doubled spaced.
3. Must have an original title, for example not just “Kansas” by Stephen Dobyns. Instead, you might have a title like, “The Role of Setting in Dobyns’s ‘Kansas.’” Notice that this title contains the title of the text and the author. Readers immediately know what the essay’s focus w ...
1. Before the law By Franz Kafkahttpswww.kafka-online.info.docxjeremylockett77
1. Before the law
By Franz Kafka
https://www.kafka-online.info/before-the-law.html
Before the law sits a gatekeeper. To this gatekeeper comes a man from the country who asks to gain entry into the law. But the gatekeeper says that he cannot grant him entry at the moment. The man thinks about it and then asks if he will be allowed to come in later on. “It is possible,” says the gatekeeper, “but not now.” At the moment the gate to the law stands open, as always, and the gatekeeper walks to the side, so the man bends over in order to see through the gate into the inside. When the gatekeeper notices that, he laughs and says: “If it tempts you so much, try it in spite of my prohibition. But take note: I am powerful. And I am only the most lowly gatekeeper. But from room to room stand gatekeepers, each more powerful than the other. I can’t endure even one glimpse of the third.” The man from the country has not expected such difficulties: the law should always be accessible for everyone, he thinks, but as he now looks more closely at the gatekeeper in his fur coat, at his large pointed nose and his long, thin, black Tartar’s beard, he decides that it would be better to wait until he gets permission to go inside. The gatekeeper gives him a stool and allows him to sit down at the side in front of the gate. There he sits for days and years. He makes many attempts to be let in, and he wears the gatekeeper out with his requests. The gatekeeper often interrogates him briefly, questioning him about his homeland and many other things, but they are indifferent questions, the kind great men put, and at the end he always tells him once more that he cannot let him inside yet. The man, who has equipped himself with many things for his journey, spends everything, no matter how valuable, to win over the gatekeeper. The latter takes it all but, as he does so, says, “I am taking this only so that you do not think you have failed to do anything.” During the many years the man observes the gatekeeper almost continuously. He forgets the other gatekeepers, and this one seems to him the only obstacle for entry into the law. He curses the unlucky circumstance, in the first years thoughtlessly and out loud, later, as he grows old, he still mumbles to himself. He becomes childish and, since in the long years studying the gatekeeper he has come to know the fleas in his fur collar, he even asks the fleas to help him persuade the gatekeeper. Finally his eyesight grows weak, and he does not know whether things are really darker around him or whether his eyes are merely deceiving him. But he recognizes now in the darkness an illumination which breaks inextinguishably out of the gateway to the law. Now he no longer has much time to live. Before his death he gathers in his head all his experiences of the entire time up into one question which he has not yet put to the gatekeeper. He waves to him, since he can no longer lift up his stiffening body.
The gatekeeper has to bend way ...
The document provides context about Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and performances at the Globe Theatre in the late 16th/early 17th century. Audiences at the Globe Theatre were mostly illiterate and would throw objects at actors if they didn't understand or enjoy a play. Shakespeare therefore included dramatic words and intriguing characters to keep audiences engaged. The story of Romeo and Juliet involves the star-crossed lovers from feuding families of Montague and Capulet in Verona falling in love despite their families' hatred of each other. The play explores themes of love, hate, fate, loyalty and honesty through the characters' actions and tragic deaths.
This document discusses the post-impressionist painter Paul Gauguin. It notes that in 1891, seeking to escape European civilization, Gauguin sailed to French Polynesia, where he produced paintings influenced by the local culture and wrote a book describing his experiences, though modern critics allege parts were fictionalized.
The document appears to be a record of an English class project where students created and shared Christmas cards. It lists the teacher, Anastasia Paraskevoulakou, and names of students, presumably those who participated in the project. A link is provided to a Padlet page where the actual Christmas cards could be viewed. The project was carried out in 2016 for an eTwinning activity.
Kalamake- main character from the work- Magical Tales from the south Seas by R. L. Stevenson
Creative writing: from a sentence to a paragraph / 2015 2016
Verona is a city in northern Italy located on the Adige River with over 265,000 inhabitants. It has a rich artistic heritage and is the setting for three of Shakespeare's plays, leading to its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has a long history, originally inhabited by the Euganei people before becoming a Roman colony in 89 BC. In the medieval era, Verona was dominated by its many towers and ruled by powerful families who expanded and beautified the city. Today, Verona is best known as the legendary location of the story of Romeo and Juliet, though the historical accuracy is uncertain.
Poetry is like many different things according to students in a junior high school English class. Some see it as breathing, a green leaf, a river, a bird, an intelligent mind, the galaxy, a drop of sweat, a lion, a delicate flower, a sea shell, stars, a diary, clouds, an open window, a boat, a book, wings, dreaming, words that are alive, a painting that speaks, a ticket, an opportunity to escape reality, the wind, and food. Overall, poetry takes many forms but profoundly impacts those who engage with it.
George is a man from Greece who wants to be wealthy and famous as the president of the USA, but lives in the wrong country. Maria is a dreamer who is happy in her imaginary world without problems. Elisabeth values family over money and wants a handsome romantic partner to start a family with. Andrew is a young handsome man seeking an elegant romantic partner who may be rich to have a family with. Helen wants an independent life traveling with a partner while money means little, and Cameron is wealthy, handsome and likes travel seeking a girlfriend also interested in traveling.
Tybalt confronts Romeo and says he will kill him in their fight. They fight and Romeo gains the advantage, hitting Tybalt with his sword. Tybalt is injured and says his family will destroy Romeo before dying. Romeo declares that he has become powerful again and will survive if Tybalt's family comes for him.
The Globe Theatre is a reconstruction of Shakespeare's original outdoor theatre, built near the site of the original. It seats 1400 compared to the original's 3000. Founded by Sam Wanamaker and opened in 1997, it stages Shakespeare's plays and has an indoor theatre. There is also an exhibition about Shakespeare and tours of the two theatres.
Set was the Egyptian god of storms and the desert who was jealous of his brother Osiris, the wise king. At a feast, Set tricked Osiris into getting into a box that was crafted to his exact size, then closed and locked the box, killing Osiris. Set then cut Osiris' body into pieces and scattered them in the river, becoming king of Egypt but soon facing punishment for his immoral actions against his brother.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document appears to be a record of an English class project where students created and shared Christmas cards. It lists the teacher, Anastasia Paraskevoulakou, and names of students, presumably those who participated in the project. A link is provided to a Padlet page where the actual Christmas cards created by the students can be viewed. The project was carried out in 2016 for an eTwinning activity.
1. Several students did not know that R. L. Stevenson was a writer and thought he had other professions like a football player, doctor, singer, teacher, mechanic, and astronaut.
2. One student summarizes Stevenson's most famous work, "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" and details its film adaptations.
3. The students discuss their mistaken assumptions about Stevenson's profession through short stories and dialogues where they imagine him in careers like a king, sugar maker, artist, and cigar producer.
The document summarizes the results of a survey about how alike students are in various areas such as music, school subjects, movies, colors, hobbies, food, sports, appearance, seasons, travel destinations, personality traits, career interests, and views on eTwinning. It provides the percentages of students who chose each answer for 17 multiple choice questions. For example, it states that 59% of students preferred pop music while only 3% preferred country music. It transitions between the different topics covered in the survey through 5 speakers who discuss 2 questions each about the results.
This document provides an overview of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). It defines CLIL as a dual-focused educational approach where an additional language is used as the medium of instruction to teach content and language simultaneously. The document discusses the benefits of CLIL for learners, including increased motivation, cognitive development, and language skills. Some potential criticisms are also outlined, such as CLIL not always achieving content and language goals equally. The document concludes by describing the 4Cs Framework for planning CLIL lessons around the key elements of content, cognition, communication and culture.
The poem describes love as a complex emotion that is both terrible and gentle. It portrays love as having contradictory qualities, saying it is heavy and light, serious and foolish, hot and cold, sick and healthy, and a madness as well as a gentle wind. The poem represents love as having many facets and being difficult to define.
student-Juliets write a letter to their father letting him know about her marriage to Romeo
students lord-Capulets write a letter to their daughter Juliet , reacting to her marriage of Romeo
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like depression and anxiety.
This document appears to be a collection of student writings on the topic of love from a literature class. It contains over 20 short poems or passages from students describing different aspects of love, such as it being madness, heavy and light, hot and cold, a terrible but beautiful thing, and more. Many students explore the complex and contradictory nature of love in their writings. The document shows students engaged in an assignment to rewrite and reinterpret passages from Romeo and Juliet focusing on Romeo's ideas about love.
International Poetry Day was celebrated by an English class who engaged in creative writing exercises focused on haikus and flash fiction inspired by nature. Students were tasked with writing 3 sentence stories or poems based on provided prompts and photos. Their works explored themes of ducks in nature, helping injured animals, and appreciating the beauty in small things. One student crafted a longer story about an unlikely friendship between a duck and crocodile.
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Love and Romeo 400 years of Shakespeare 2016
1. 17/07/1453
Dear Juliet,
Why have you done this to me? I can’t believe you married
Romeo, who didn’t bribe me and even killed your cousin; you
still love him! I can’t believe that you dishonored the pride of
our family. For what you have done, I exclude you from the
family and I promise to kill the nurse that raised you as well
as Friar Laurence, who married the two of you. If you want
to save them and become a member of our family again, you
must kill Romeo and hang his body on a tree in the Central
Square of Verona.
Yours,
lord Montague
Mitsos Alexandros / Tsavaris Iraklis
English Through Literature 2015-2016
Class b, Teacher A. Paraskevoulakou, MA
The merchant's
letter to
his son
2. 17/07/1453
Dear Juliet,
Why have you done this to me? I can’t believe you married
Romeo, who didn’t bribe me and even killed your cousin; you
still love him! I can’t believe that you dishonored the pride of
our family. For what you have done, I exclude you from the
family and I promise to kill the nurse that raised you as well
as Friar Laurence, who married the two of you. If you want
to save them and become a member of our family again, you
must kill Romeo and hang his body on a tree in the Central
Square of Verona.
Yours,
lord Montague
Mitsos Alexandros / Tsavaris Iraklis
3. 17/07/1453
Dear Juliet,
Why have you done this to me? I can’t believe you married
Romeo, who didn’t bribe me and even killed your cousin; you
still love him! I can’t believe that you dishonored the pride of
our family. For what you have done, I exclude you from the
family and I promise to kill the nurse that raised you as well
as Friar Laurence, who married the two of you. If you want
to save them and become a member of our family again, you
must kill Romeo and hang his body on a tree in the Central
Square of Verona.
Yours,
lord Montague
Mitsos Alexandros / Tsavaris Iraklis
Imagine that you are a 16th century silk
merchant from London. You were travelling
through Verona on your way to Venice when
you saw a lot of people fighting in the street.
Task
Write a letter to your son in England and describe
what happened. Explain about the Montagues and the
Capulets. Describe the fight and tell them about the
Prince’s decision.
*Use medieval male names or even use names from
Shakespearean characters!Have fun!
4. Dear Bennet,
while I was walking down the street, just looking
at a shop window, I heard screams. When I turned around,
I saw four people fighting with swords! That was a real du-
elling! Immediately, I asked a woman next to me what was
going on and what was all that racket about. She whispered to
me that it was the Montagues and the Capulets fighting again!
Lots of people gathered around them, watching
such a fearful sight, such a despicable dispute which ruined
the peace in this wonderful city. I couldn’t tell who was who.
Finally, the Prince came and stopped the two families from
killing each other! Pew! What a day! But how about you?
Write back!
regards,
your father,
Dennis Diomidus
Savina Muzaki
5. Dearest Socrates,
I’m writing to you from Verona, a beautiful city
not far away from Venice. The local wine is excellent but the
people are not peaceful. Yesterday, I came across a street fight
between two famous families, who have been hating each other
so much; they are known as the Montagues and the Capulets.
This day, two members of each family, came across as
they were walking on the same street. These two groups began
fighting and very soon everybody got involved. The end wasn’t
good because the Prince arrived. He immediately started ac-
cusing the two members that they disturbed the peace in the city
of Verona.
I think it is time to return back home. I need some peace
of mind. Take care of yourself. Give a kiss to your beloved
mother.
your father,
York Rivers
Apostolis Stratou
6. Dear William,
I’m writing to you from Verona, a beautiful city not far
from Venice. The local wine is excellent but people here are
not very peaceful. Also, I would like to mention an unusual
street scene, just as I was walking around the streets of the city
this morning.
I got sight of a street fight between two families in the
middle of the main street. Both of them were very angry and
nobody wanted to get in the middle. Luckily, the principles
stopped them in the right time.
The reason of their fight is unknown to me but I hope
they won’t carry it on since I’ve travelled all the way up here
for selling my merchandise.
Keep well,
your father,
William Ford
George Papadopoulos
7. Dear Shylock,
I’m writing to you from Verona, a beautiful city not
far from Venice. The local wine is excellent but the people are
not very peaceful. Yesterday, I was surprised in experiencing a
street fight.
The Montagues and the Capulets were the main oppo-
nents. There was always so much hatred between the two fam-
ilies, more like a vendetta. I heard that only Romeo wanted
peace but after what happened I don’t think there is a chance.
To put it in a nutshell, well, it is that Romeo, as he
was roaming in the streets, he came across Tybalt, who had
already been arguing with Mercurio, Romeo’s friend. In the
end, Tybalt killed Mercurio but then Romeo killed him to
take revenge.
Everyone thinks that Romeo had to escape from the city,
but there are rumors going on that he is in love with a mystery
girl so he’ll have to return.
Take care of yourself,
your father,
Edward Eglamour
Elina Kosmadopoulou
8. I came across a street fight. Somebody told me that the people
involved represented two families that had hated each other for
hundreds of years. I was scared! Suddenly, one sturdy man
hurt another young man with his sword.
I could not keep the local authorities in dark any more.
I started screaming for help. Some people who were calmer
than me realized what was going on, and came closer. When
they approached them, they finally witnessed the terrible scene.
In a few moments, the prince Escalus arrived on his white
horse.
They stopped fighting and apologized for their actions,
leaving the place. It was an amazing experience. How about
you dear son? Let me know how are things.
Greetings,
your father,
Francis Flute
George Tsiroukis
9. Dear Walter,
I’m writing to you from Verona, a beautiful city not far
from Venice. The local wine is excellent but the people are not
very peaceful. Yesterday I came across a street fight. There
were two men fighting. Someone, whose name I’m not aware
of, made them stop. Besides, he promised to kill them if he ever
saw them fighting.
Later on, I found out that one of the fighting men was
a Montague and the other one was a Capulet. The Montagues
and the Capulets are two big families who live in Verona.
They’ve been fighting for many years. It’s a long, long story.
Now, I have to take care of my merchandize and make sure it
is sold in the open market.
How about you? How do you spend your time? Any
news from your sweetheart? Write soon!
Your father,
Escalus
Nickolas Sioutas
10. Dear Richard,
I’m writing to you from Verona, a beautiful city not far
from Venice. The local wine is excellent but the people are not
very peaceful. Yesterday, I came across a street fight. As I
was walking along the street, I saw two men fighting.
Finally, I found out that they were the Montagues
against the Capulets. It is known that the Montagues and the
Capulets have had a conflict for many years.
I hope things are running smoothly over there. I miss
you all!
your father,
Flavius
Themistoklis Sarikopoulos
11. Dear Henry,
I’m writing to you from Verona, a beautiful city
not far from Venice. The local wine is excellent, but the people
are not very peaceful. Yesterday, I came across a street fight
between the Montagues and the Capulets.
They are two wealthy families with a lot of
power, who don’t get along well. Two servants, one from the
Montagues and one from the Capulets, were fighting just in
the middle of the main street. A lot of people were watching the
fight, looking forward to knowing who’s going to win the fight.
I tried to stop them, but the people around the merchants didn’t
let me pass.
Write back as soon as possible with more news
from Verona.
See you soon,
your father,
Seacoal
Anna Bentzia
12. Dear Adam,
I am writing to you all the way from Verona, a beau-
tiful city not far from Venice. The local wine is excellent but
the people are not very peaceful. Yesterday I saw a street fight.
Many people were there and they were involved in a row.
When I got closer, I saw two young men fighting. Firstly,
they stared at each other, then they exchanged bitter words; no
sooner than that they got into a fight. When the sword fighting
started, the situation became tough. I had to leave though since
I had to meet with a few local merchants to discuss the price of
leather purses. Don’t worry about me. I’m safe!
Looking forward to meet you!
your father,
Brabantio
Dimitris Samoulikos
13. Geoffrey,
I’m writing to you from Verona, a beautiful city not far from
Venice. The local wine is excellent but the people are not very
peaceful. Yesterday I saw a street fight. I was trying to stop
them but they pushed me back, saying “you stranger, stay out
of our business otherswise, you’ll be in trouble”. So, I left and
I asked for the way to the place I would spend a whole week.
Sincerely yours,
your father,
Holofernes
Spiros Strategos
14. Dear John,
I’m writing to you from Verona, a beautiful city not far
from Venice. The local wine is excellent but the people are not
very peaceful. Yesterday, I saw street fight. The Montagues
and the Capulets were fighting again. I was really scared as I
couldn’t really take a shortcut to our house. There was a high
chance to get hurt. Luckily, the Prince of Verona arrived
and stopped the fight. Soon, the crowd dispersed. How are you
doing? I’ll be home in a month. Take care of your mother and
sisters.
Love,
your father,
Horatio
Athina Stratigou
15. Hello Arthur!
You cannot imagine what happened today, here in
the famous city of Verona. A fight for no real reason. Some-
one told me that they were the Montagues and the Capulets, the
two families who have shared hatred over five generations.
Fortunately, the prince of the town stopped such
foolish act and, then, threatened them that if they ever fought
again, they would be banished from Verona.
But let’s forget about it. How are you? And your
girlfriend? I will be back in two weeks. Take care of yourself!
Love,
your father,
Hugh Oatcake
Petros Leonte
16. Dear Robert,
I’m writing to you from Verona, a beautiful city not far
from Venice. The local wine is excellent but people here are
not very peaceful. Yesterday, I saw a street fight . A group
of servants, representing different families, met by chance and
stated challenging each other. I’m talking about the Montagues
and the Capulets. The fight was dramatic but, guess what, no
one was winner. The prince of Verona arrived on time and
put an end to such a terrible scene. Fortunately, all is ok now.
Why don’t you visit me since I’m going to be away for a long
time? Think about it and let me know the soonest.
Regards,
Your father,
John Bates
George Zarifis
17. Dear Roger,
I’m writing to you from Verona, a beautiful city not far from
Venice. The local wine is excellent but the people are not very
peaceful. Yesterday I saw a street fight, between two big fam-
ilies the Montagues and the Capulets. It is known that people
argue because half support the Pope while the other half sup-
ports the emperor and as I heard that was the reason for the
hate between these two families.
The street fight started as an argument fired
among four slaves who argued about who was the best lord.
Then, two other men arrived. One of them, Benvolio, tried to
make peace but the other, Tybalt, wanted strongly to fight.
In short time, both lords arrived, swinging their
swords as their wives were trying to stop them. Soon, more peo-
ple gathered and they were all fighting in the street. Soon, the
prince of Verona showed very angry. He commanded them to
stop and drop their weapons aw well. He said it was the third
time the two families had a street fight. Turning to both lords,
the prince stated that they were old but not wise and, then, he
asked them to stop fighting. Finally, he threatened them that if
their families were caught on a street fight again, they would
all die. After such a mess, I got terrified and I left immedi-
ately for Venice; it was too dangerous in Verona. I’ll give you
more details when we meet.
your father,John Rugby
Chris Moraitis
18. Dear Hamlet,
You won’t believe what I witnessed during my
stay at Verona! I was walking delighted on the street as I had
just sold two necklaces for a very good price. Suddenly, I heard
men shouting and I soon realized that a sword fight was taking
place right next to me. There were only seven people and a lady
watching them. Four of them were definitely servants – I could
tell from their uniforms - but the rest were of higher class.
Only one of them was trying to make peace though
his efforts weren’t enough. The whole situation seemed very
strange to me. There was absolutely no reason for them to fight
but their thirst for war was helpless! Fortunately, the prince
of Verona arrived and stopped the fight a few minutes later.
Otherwise, it could even have led to someone being killed! I was
later told by some locals that these people were members of two
families: the Montagues and the Capulets. There has always
been hatred between them but nobody knows the reason behind
their rivalry!
Anyway, it won’t take long until I return
home! I really miss you and can’t wait to see you son! How’s
life back in the village?
With love,
your father,
Jupiter
Stelios Papelis
19. Dear Robert,
I arrived at Verona the other day to trade as I had
informed you. But a couple of days afterwards, something
terrible happened. Some aristocrats, I think they were named
the Montagues and the Capulets… umm… yeah, those were
their names. They started fighting on the street, in front of
my counter! First their servants, then some other guys, one of
whom looked really angry by the way, and then their seniors.
They fought physically against each other; didn’t give a damn
about me; they threw my counter over, all my groceries were
ruined. They were crazy! I’m seriously considering coming
back before schedule. So, get thing ready!
Your father,
Iago
Alexandros Sakellaridis
20. Dear Antony,
I’m writing to let you know about a very dis-
turbing experience I;ve had a couple of days on my arrival to
Verona. As I was strolling around the the city, I heard some
shouts coming right from the piazza.
I couldn’t control myself and, out of curiosity, I
followed them to find out what was happening. And you won’t
believe that 3 or 4 men were actually fighting.
The crowd was also making a fuss. As fighting
became violent and out of control, I wanted to leave but my
curiosity kept me there. I was watching a frivolous sight and
couldn’t do anything to prevent them until the Prince of Ve-
rona arrived and took care of it. He really knows how to run
politics and maintain peace in his city.
When I get more details about it, I’ll let you
know. Business is fine. In a couple of days, I’ll be in Venice.
See you in a few weeks.
All the best,
your father,
Hector
[Ioli Steker]
21. Dear Cornelius,
It has been a great trip so far. Today, I woke up at
six o’ clock and went to the in a fight. Then, a member of
the Montague family arrived and tried to make peace among
them. I think it was Benvolio. Unfortunately, a few minutes
later arrived Tybalt, the cousin of Juliet, who was the most
dangerous member of the Capulet family and challenged Ben-
volio in a duel. However, Benvolio didn’t want to fight and he
refused to. Moments later Lord Capulet and Lord Montague
arrived and wanted to fight as well. But, thanks to the arrival
of the Prince of Verona, the fight came to an end and no one
died that day.That was a reaaly interesting day in the mar-
ket!!!
with love,
your father,
Antonio Sextus
Alexandros Mitsou
22. Dear John,
I’m apologizing for not writing for a while, but
I work long hours and these months have been really tough for
me.
Yesterday, I came across a street fight. Some servants of
the Montagues and the Capulets again. Those servants started
the fight and soon members from both families arrived. Luckily,
the prince of Verona arrived and separated them.
These two families have been fighting for almost a
century! I’m afraid that someday one of their fights will get out
of control and many citizens will be killed, including myself.
Well, I think I’ll just carry on with my life
here, with all these concerns and, maybe one day, I will get the
chance to meet you again!
faithfully,
your father,
John Scot
Chris Katsoulis
23. Verona
Woodcut of fair Verona, where we lay our scene from the 1847
edition of The Illustrated Shakespeare