Hello, again. This next blog is much like the others. I am excited about this blog. I have decided to read a part of a play for my FCB. The play is a classic play that most everyone knows, Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. I think most people have read the play, seen a version of the movie, or at least Googled it for school. I have done all of that. I have decided to reread the prologue of the play for this blog.
In the prologue, what is called the "Chorus" is speaking. The give a glimpse by foreshadowing what will happen in the play. They tell of the important things for the background of the play. The prologue mainly brings you up to speed on what is happening. It helps you see how the families of Romeo and Juliet are fighting. It tells you how the Romeo and Juliet fall in love. They say how their deaths end their parent's fighting. They prologue is a lot like a summery of the play.
The questions for this blog are:
What was your personal reaction to this reading selection?
I enjoyed the prologue. One thing that I didn't like so much about it is that tells pretty much the whole play right there in the beginning. It didn't tell all the details but it gave the plot. I knew what was going to happen but I still think it is better to not be told the plot before the play is complete. I am sure there is a good reason for this introduction and that Shakespeare had a purpose for it.
What do you believe the author’s intent was, and what patterns of organization did you observe?
I believe Shakespeare's intent was to introduce the play and set the stage for it. I'm sure he wanted to tell his audience of his play that would touch people for centuries to come. The pattern of organization I noticed was comparison.
This wraps up another Free Choice Blog. I have two more left until the end. I hope to be complete soon. So, until next time, bye!
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