from The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act 5

Writing down your reactions to what you have read can help you better understand, appreciate, and remember literature. Write a journal response to The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet expressing your reactions to and interpretation of the play. As you write your journal entry, think about and respond to the following questions:

What impresses you about the drama?
What bothers you about it?
What questions do you still have?
How do you feel about the characters?
What do you think of the portrayals of love and hate?
What do you think about the conflicts between family loyalty and romantic love?

Support your views with examples from the text.