Directions: ​You will work independently to perform a character analysis for Mercutio in Act 3 Scene 1.

You will analyze the excerpt,

complete the graphic organizer, and devise a plot statement (top) that reveals how Mercutio’s death and character development
advances the plot of the play. The text in the left side of the page in the solid border is the original Shakespearean text while the text
on the right in the dotted border is the ​No Fear! ​translation.

Name: Period:

Thesis In Act 3 Scene 1 of ​Romeo and Juliet,​ Mercutio’s death and character development from ____________ to
__________ advances the plot of the play from romance to tragedy by….

1. I will then make ​logical inferences ​based on the evidence.

2. I will then take the ​next step​. I will think about the piece of
evidence’s ​purpose, ​its ​significance​, and/or its ​function​.
3. Finally, I will develop a ​new understanding ​of the character
trait based on my close reading of the text.

Evidence Inference​ of Trait Significance

Development The quote displays Mercutio’s Mercutio’s development from

trait of/as______ because… ___ to ____ is significant to
the plot because...

Action The quote displays Mercutio’s Mercutio’s action is significant

action of______ because… to the plot because...
Influence The quote displays Mercutio This influence is significant to
being influenced by ______ the plot because….
because…

Conflict The quote displays Mercutio’s Mercutio’s conflict is

conflict of______ because… significant to the plot
because…

Emotion The quote reveals that Mercutio’s expression of these

Mercutio is expressing the emotions is significant to the
emotions of... plot because...

Repercussions The quote reveals the This influence is significant to

consequences of Mercutio’s the plot because….
actions and words by…
 Formal Assessment Rubric
Advanced (5)
Character Analysis Clearly addresses all traits of
D.A.N.C.E.R. correctly.
Displays a complete
understanding of character
analysis.
Evidence Includes 6 or more specific
examples from the resources
provided. All examples
display a clear relationship
with the evidence and the
trait. Demonstrates the use of
advanced critical thinking
skills through a clear,
arguable plot statement that
reveals how Mercutio’s
death advances the plot of
the play from romance to
tragedy.
Mechanics Contains very few, if any,
errors in the conventions of
the English language
Format Properly formatted using
MLA format.
Total = _____ / 20
Proficient (4)
Addresses all traits in
D.A.N.C.E.R. but
understanding may be
lacking (contains one error).
Includes up to five specific
examples from the provided
resources, but not all
examples may relate to the
character analysis.
Demonstrates the use of
appropriate critical thinking
skills through an arguable
plot statement that reveals
how Mercutio’s death
advances the plot of the play.
Contains few (1-2) errors in
the conventions of the
English language
Missing one formatting
requirement (not 12 pt font
Times New Roman,
parenthetical citation, etc.)
Progressing (3)
Does not address all traits in
D.A.N.C.E.R. and/or
displays partial
understanding (contains 2
errors).
Includes up to two specific
examples from the provided
resources. Examples may not
relate to the prompt or may
lack correlation.
Demonstrates some use of
critical thinking skills
through a vague plot
statement that partially
reveals how Mercutio’s
death advances the plot of
the play.
Contains several (3-4) errors
in the conventions of the
English language
Missing two formatting
requirements
Expanding (2)
Addresses only part of traits
in D.A.N.C.E.R. and/or
displays a major gap in
understanding (3 errors)..
Includes up to one specific
example from the provided
resources. Examples may be
vague and the correlation
between the evidence and the
prompt is lacking.
Demonstrates little to no use
of critical thinking skills.
Plot statement does not
reveal how Mercutio’s death
advances the plot of the play.
Contains many (4+) errors in
the conventions of the
English language
Missing three formatting
requirements; does not meet
MLA standard