Definition+Essay

DEFINITION ESSAY: //Romeo and Juliet//

Length: 500 words, 12pt (Times or equivalent). Points: 100

The play //Romeo and Juliet// involves a number of concepts. Coming of age, friendship, trust, haste, patience, honor, revenge, secrecy, loyalty, destiny, dreams, despair, justice, adversary, and love are some of the ideas Shakespeare presents in his story of two young lovers and their plight.

Write an essay in which you define an abstract concept ( the same one you used in your previous definition essay ) from the point of view of a character in Shakespeare's //Romeo and Juliet.// You must use


 * An event or situation from the play, //Romeo and Juliet (required)//
 * A character’s lines from the play, //Romeo and Juliet (required)//

For the purposes of this essay, we will phrase our thesis statement as a metaphor. For instance:

In Juliet's eyes, fear is the gate through which she must pass to spend eternity with her Romeo.

From Tyblat's perspective, pride is a treasure to be defended at all costs.

You may use any organization you feel is best for expressing your thoughts clearly and coherently. However, as with all essays, the following requirements remain:

v A captivating __opening__ v A clear __thesis statement__ v Logical paragraphing with __ clear transitions __ connecting paragraphs v __In-text citations__ wherever necessary v Careful attention to __diction and syntax__ v Meticulous __editing__ to catch errors in punctuation, mechanics, and grammar v A __creative title__ v Use of __concrete detail__ and show don’t tell techniques v Clear __analysis of your supporting ideas__ v A __satisfying ending__

Combine your own writing voice and style with a creative yet logical approach to defining the concept you have chosen.



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