Writing Task

Considering the Writing Task

Students will be writing a character analysis essay using one of the six major characters we have studied during our reading of Romeo and Juliet based on the following prompt: When a person has to deal with external pressures, forces beyond his or her control, either his true character is revealed, or what already comprises his personality is magnified. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare contains characters who are defined or clarified by the way that they face external forces. In a well-developed essay, select one of these characters and explain the way that Shakespeare wrote about that character’s ability to deal with his or her situation. Use your notes from your reading packet to determine the best evidence to support your thesis and ideas throughout the character analysis essay.

As you review the prompt - highlight the verbs and list them below. Then determine what the verb is asking you to do.