Grade 10 have started to study Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet and how he introduces the themes of conflict of in the play. We are focusing in particular on how gender affects the different characters’ behaviour, and what society expects of young men and women in the sixteenth century and today. This week, we considered the attitudes which lead to a violent gang fight in the streets of Verona and what we understand by the term masculinity. The students made some very thought provoking observations and drew many parallels between a very old play and today’s social issues and problems. Pictured is Tybalt Capulet, who declares Peace? I hate the word! At least we know where he stands on that one!
