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• What determined social position in the feudal system?

  Nobility and family ties
• Who sits at the top of the social hierarchy?

  King
• What are the characteristics of Tudor town life depicted in Romeo and Juliet?

  • Half-timbered buildings with multiple stories
  • Trade shops lining the streets
  • Domestic life occurring above shops
  • Aristocrats in fine clothes strolling through streets
• What is the order of the social hierarchy from top to bottom?

  • King
  • Nobility
  • Knights
  • Peasants
• Which class is immediately below the king?

  Nobility
• What are the key elements illustrated in the feud between the Capulets and Montagues?

  • Two family shields: red for Capulets, blue for Montagues
  • Arrows represent conflict between the families
• How does revenge manifest in the story of Romeo and Juliet?

  Through the need to retaliate for wrongs
• How do the cultural values influence the feud between the Capulets and Montagues?

  • Honor leads to violent confrontations
  • Family loyalty drives characters' decisions
  • Revenge perpetuates the ongoing feud
• Where did Shakespeare set Romeo and Juliet?

  Verona, Italy
• What is the literary significance of Romeo and Juliet?

  Shakespeare's impact and major themes
• Which social class is at the bottom of the pyramid?

  Peasants
• What universal themes in Romeo and Juliet resonate with audiences?

  • Love
  • Fate
  • Conflict between generations and societies
• What is the main conflict in Romeo and Juliet?

  Feud between Capulets and Montagues
• What visual represents revenge in the context of the play?

  A sword dripping with blood
• What visual symbolizes family pride and honor?

  A coat of arms
• What are the key themes explored in Romeo and Juliet?

  Love, fate, and conflict between generations
• What fuels the feud between the Capulets and Montagues?

  Pride and old grudges
• What role does the feud play in the events of the play?

  It forms the foundation of the play's dramatic events
• What years did the Elizabethan Era span?

  1558-1603
• What were the general roles and responsibilities of each class in the social hierarchy?

  • King: Ruled the land, made laws, and was the ultimate authority.
  • Nobility: Advised the king, managed land, and provided military support.
  • Knights: Provided military service and protected the land.
  • Peasants: Worked the land and provided food and labor for the other classes.
• What type of system was the social structure in Elizabethan England?

  Feudal system
• How does the feud impact the lives of the characters in the play?

  It affects love, marriage, and peace
• What are the levels of the social pyramid in the feudal system?

  1. King at the top
  2. Nobles managing land
  3. Knights providing military service
  4. Peasants working the land
• What does family loyalty entail in Romeo and Juliet?

  • Unwavering support for one's family
  • Families worked together for survival
  • Families aimed for social status
• Why was honor highly valued in the context of Romeo and Juliet?

  It was linked to reputation and respect
• How does the setting of Elizabethan England contribute to the themes in Romeo and Juliet?

  It highlights family rivalries and social structures
• How did Shakespeare elevate English drama?

  Through language, character depth, and engaging stories
• How has the feud affected Verona?

  It has turned Verona into a tense battleground
• What could happen if a family's honor was insulted?

  It could lead to violence
• What is the outcome of the feud between the Capulets and Montagues?

  It influences tragic outcomes for characters
• Which social class comes directly above the peasants?

  Knights
• What are the key cultural values in Romeo and Juliet?

  Honor, family loyalty, and revenge
• How did loyalty function within the feudal system?

  Loyalty flowed upward through the ranks
• What does Romeo and Juliet showcase about Shakespeare?

  His genius and timeless themes