Write a journal from the perspective of Romeo, Juliet, Friar Laurence or Nurse. It should take place after the end of Act II when Romeo and Juliet have been secretly married. Remember, you ARE this person writing what they would be thinking and feeling at this time. 3 PARAGRAPHS!
I had to sneak back into my room. I had to make sure that no one knew that I was out. I was now married to the man I loved. For a second I couldn't believe that I was. He was now mine, and now I was his. I felt he was never going to leave. Even though our families were enemies nothing could stop this happiness.
I changed into my night gown, smiling at nurse. I spun around the room, landing on the bed. I went to the window wondering what Romeo was doing right then. I thought of when I went out to the balcony to think about him and he showed up. That's when I told him that if he really loved me he would have to marry me, to show me that it was true.
I could see how anything could go wrong. Everything was perfect, I couldn't wait to see Romeo again. He would see me soon and everything would even better. Life was going to be perfect. Hopefully the families would stop fighting. Then everything would work out fine now that I was married to Romeo. He was my life now.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Fate
Do you believe in Fate? Are there certain things in life that, once set in motion, are inevitable; things that cannot be stopped once they are started? The story of Romeo and Juliet implies that the path of their love and what happens to them is part of Fate's plan. Do you think this is possible?
Yeah I believe that certain things happen. Like I believe that we all will meet someone that we are meant to be with. That maybe Romeo and Juliet were supposed to meet for one reason or another. I think that maybe there was a reason they had to get secretly married. And that they die in the end. Maybe it was because the families need to be reminded of the importance of life. Maybe they died so they families could become friends again. That was part of the reason they got married. That if the families knew they got married they would have to become friends. There's a reason Fate comes into our lives and guides us.
Yeah I believe that certain things happen. Like I believe that we all will meet someone that we are meant to be with. That maybe Romeo and Juliet were supposed to meet for one reason or another. I think that maybe there was a reason they had to get secretly married. And that they die in the end. Maybe it was because the families need to be reminded of the importance of life. Maybe they died so they families could become friends again. That was part of the reason they got married. That if the families knew they got married they would have to become friends. There's a reason Fate comes into our lives and guides us.
Juliet's Point of View
Tonight was the party! Everything was almost ready and I was getting into my costume. Nothing could go wrong. I couldn't wait to go down the stairs and see everyone. My mother had asked me to marry Paris. I wasn't sure about it but I told her that I would think about it. I would have to see more of what he was like. I wasn't all that sure of what kind of man he was. I wanted to see if I had a chance of loving him. I had never loved a man. So would I be able to love this man? Would I find someone else? I guess there's only one way to find out.
Pet's Voice
"How do you keep making the lights go on and off?" your pet might wonder.Write about you doing something in your house...from a pet's point of view.
The things that go on around are strange. The thing she sleeps on is weird. When she gets up in the morning she just stays there for a second. She moves her arm without look and takes a drink. But the weirdest thing is she makes the thing that she sleeps on all nice looking. It doesn't make sense. Why would someone do that? To me she's an alien who has to have one thing nice in this place, because all around her is stuff.
But one thing I haven't figured out is why she makes it in the morning because she just ruins it at night. She tosses and turns and blankets go everywhere. Things fall off of her bed, and she gets weird looks on her face. I mean, why can't they have something like mine? You have this nice padding and you get to go to the bathroom anywhere! And then they clean it out for you! It is the perfect thing to sleep on, that's why they are so weird!
The things that go on around are strange. The thing she sleeps on is weird. When she gets up in the morning she just stays there for a second. She moves her arm without look and takes a drink. But the weirdest thing is she makes the thing that she sleeps on all nice looking. It doesn't make sense. Why would someone do that? To me she's an alien who has to have one thing nice in this place, because all around her is stuff.
But one thing I haven't figured out is why she makes it in the morning because she just ruins it at night. She tosses and turns and blankets go everywhere. Things fall off of her bed, and she gets weird looks on her face. I mean, why can't they have something like mine? You have this nice padding and you get to go to the bathroom anywhere! And then they clean it out for you! It is the perfect thing to sleep on, that's why they are so weird!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Secrets
Have you ever known a secret that you thought you should tell? Did you tell? If you've never experienced this, what do you think it would be like to know a secret that you think is dangerous?
Secrets are something I try to stay away from because sometimes it's better not to know. I'm not sure if I have ever had a secret I should tell. I have had friends tell me secrets that they wanted me to keep, and I did. I don't like being caught in the middle of the secrets. I'm caught in the middle at home enough as it is.
I have had friends who have had secrets that they wanted to tell but someone said they couldn't. But the friend would have told someone if the other person was in real danger. But if I knew a secret and it was dangerous and concerned someone's life or something like that I would tell someone. Even if the person that told me the secret got mad. I would rather have them alive and mad at me then dead and happy with me. You just have to watch the secrets you are told and know when you need to tell someone who can do something.
Secrets are something I try to stay away from because sometimes it's better not to know. I'm not sure if I have ever had a secret I should tell. I have had friends tell me secrets that they wanted me to keep, and I did. I don't like being caught in the middle of the secrets. I'm caught in the middle at home enough as it is.
I have had friends who have had secrets that they wanted to tell but someone said they couldn't. But the friend would have told someone if the other person was in real danger. But if I knew a secret and it was dangerous and concerned someone's life or something like that I would tell someone. Even if the person that told me the secret got mad. I would rather have them alive and mad at me then dead and happy with me. You just have to watch the secrets you are told and know when you need to tell someone who can do something.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
True Love
Define true love. Do you believe it exists?
(Hint: have you ever seen it? give an example. Why do you believe/not believe in it?)
Of course I believe in true love, and I feel sorry for those who don't. If you find the one person who will love you forever and will only want you what else are you going to call that? Growing up with divorced parents sure I haven't seen in my house, but just look around you. If you go for a walk you can see it everywhere. You will see a couple who is just starting out, they don't have a lot and you might be thinking well that must be tough for them. They don't notice because all they see is each other. My favorite is when I am on my way home I see old couples slowly making their way down the street hand in hand. If you have seen that and still don't believe in true love, well that just doesn't make sense.
I haven't found true love but in a way I know what it is like. To me there are many different kinds. My family loves me and I believe that can be one. I'm not sure how to explain it, because to me it's mostly a feeling I have. One of being wanted, being needed, and of course being loved. When I find my true love the person will be my other half. That person will help me with my weaknesses, my fears, and everything else. And I will do the same for them. Love is what keeps us together. Love is the brightness of the future. It's the reason we live.
(Hint: have you ever seen it? give an example. Why do you believe/not believe in it?)
Of course I believe in true love, and I feel sorry for those who don't. If you find the one person who will love you forever and will only want you what else are you going to call that? Growing up with divorced parents sure I haven't seen in my house, but just look around you. If you go for a walk you can see it everywhere. You will see a couple who is just starting out, they don't have a lot and you might be thinking well that must be tough for them. They don't notice because all they see is each other. My favorite is when I am on my way home I see old couples slowly making their way down the street hand in hand. If you have seen that and still don't believe in true love, well that just doesn't make sense.
I haven't found true love but in a way I know what it is like. To me there are many different kinds. My family loves me and I believe that can be one. I'm not sure how to explain it, because to me it's mostly a feeling I have. One of being wanted, being needed, and of course being loved. When I find my true love the person will be my other half. That person will help me with my weaknesses, my fears, and everything else. And I will do the same for them. Love is what keeps us together. Love is the brightness of the future. It's the reason we live.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Superpower!
If you had one superpower, what would it be and why? (Hint: describe exactly what your power would be, why you would want that one, what you would use your power for, etc. Would you be good or evil? Would you use it just for fun or for a good cause?)
One superpower that I have longed to have is the ability to fly! You know, lift up your arms and then you're in the air. When I was little I would always have dreams that I could fly. In the dreams it would always save me when I was in some kind of trouble. I loved it! Before I grew up I always believed that, once I was ready, I would be able to fly all around the world.
Growing up the story my mum told me is how I loved to swing, and I still do. The one thing I do when I'm having a hard time is I find a way to feel the wind. And with the flying I could feel the wind whenever I wanted. So you would only find me in the air. With this power I would have it for fun but if I did hear someone in trouble I would fly to the rescue. To me flying is the best power!
One superpower that I have longed to have is the ability to fly! You know, lift up your arms and then you're in the air. When I was little I would always have dreams that I could fly. In the dreams it would always save me when I was in some kind of trouble. I loved it! Before I grew up I always believed that, once I was ready, I would be able to fly all around the world.
Growing up the story my mum told me is how I loved to swing, and I still do. The one thing I do when I'm having a hard time is I find a way to feel the wind. And with the flying I could feel the wind whenever I wanted. So you would only find me in the air. With this power I would have it for fun but if I did hear someone in trouble I would fly to the rescue. To me flying is the best power!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Shakespeare...
9th Grade: What comes to your mind when you hear the words, "Now we're going to read Shakespeare!" Do you cringe in fear? Do you giggle with glee? What past experiences have you had with Shakespeare to make you react the way you do?
I can't wait! I mean, everyone is always saying that he was an amazing writer. I would be really excited for trying to read it, though I don't know how I would do with the old language. But I do like reading books that are in a different time. You use your imagination to see what it was like then.
I have seen Romeo And Juliet and I liked it. My sister had to watch it for her English class and I had nothing else to do so I watched it with her. I liked the movie but I think it is sad how they both die in the end. That is just so sad. I have also seen Shakespeare stuff on TV too but that's about it.
I can't wait! I mean, everyone is always saying that he was an amazing writer. I would be really excited for trying to read it, though I don't know how I would do with the old language. But I do like reading books that are in a different time. You use your imagination to see what it was like then.
I have seen Romeo And Juliet and I liked it. My sister had to watch it for her English class and I had nothing else to do so I watched it with her. I liked the movie but I think it is sad how they both die in the end. That is just so sad. I have also seen Shakespeare stuff on TV too but that's about it.
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