Identifying Theme in Romeo and Juliet

What is theme?
Your definition:

Theme is a _________________ that shows up in many

stories.
It is an idea _________________________.
It’s what the writer is
__________________________________________.
There are often ____________________ to a passage.

In the picture “30 Common Themes in Literature,” are these REALLY themes?
Write what you think!

What theme is not:

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
The example:

Plot Overview
Your ideas; of setting Characters Conflicts

Where is the setting focused? Minor versus Major Characters

Conflicts (This is beneficial for your close-reading assignment, so
use this with thought!)
Page Number Characters Conflict Type Resolution

What is the theme?

1. What is a subject of Romeo & Juliet?

2. What is being said about the subject?

Themes written on the board by classmates:
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