I need help with this activity:
'Imagine that you are a columnist for the Verona newspaper. Write a column in which you cover Capulet's party, noting the guests, their outfits, and interesting gossip. Include your interpretations and understanding of the emotions running through the party.'
Can someone please help and give me suggestions on how i can do this?
Thanks
-MC
First, take notes on the party, making sure you include the details required in your assignment.
Then write up your notes in a newsy and entertaining fashion.
If you need information on Elizabethan England (for dress, etc.), here are some links that may help:
http://www.bardweb.net/england.html
http://absoluteshakespeare.com/index.htm
Click on Pictures for visual ideas.
http://shakespeare.palomar.edu/life.htm#History
You can also search www.google.com or www.bing.com for elizabethan england costumes or whatever other help you need.
take notes on the party and then, by using your knowlegde try to put them into full sentecnes. after, add connective phrases to make it a newspaper article.
Of course! I'd be happy to provide you with some suggestions on how to approach writing your column about Capulet's party. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:
1. Research: Familiarize yourself with the setting and characters from Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet, particularly Act I, Scene 5, where the party takes place. This will help you understand the atmosphere and characters' emotions better.
2. Introduction: Begin your column with a captivating opening paragraph that grabs readers' attention. Consider using an anecdote or a descriptive scene to set the atmosphere of the party.
3. Description of Guests: List and describe the various guests present at the party. Take note of their relationships with one another and pay attention to any notable attire or details that catch your eye. Consider the social hierarchies and tensions that may exist between the Montagues and the Capulets.
4. Outfits and Fashion: Discuss the fashion and attire choices of the guests. Highlight any standout garments, unusual accessories, or fashion trends that are being displayed at the party. Identify any symbolism or meaning behind the guests' clothing choices, if applicable.
5. Gossip and Rumors: Share interesting gossip or rumors that are circulating among the guests at the party. Focus on the relationships, love interests, or conflicts that may be fueling these rumors. Use your own interpretations to add depth to the gossip, linking it to emotions and motivations of the characters.
6. Interpretation of Emotions: Emphasize the emotions running through the party. Consider the excitement, nervousness, or tension that the guests may be experiencing due to the presence of their rivals. Analyze their behavior and conversations, finding clues to support your interpretation of their emotions. Explore themes such as love, social status, and the conflict between the Montagues and the Capulets.
7. Conclusion: Wrap up your column with a reflective paragraph that summarizes the overall atmosphere of the party, the emotions of the guests, and any insights you gained from observing and analyzing the event.
Remember to adopt a column-like style by expressing your own opinion and weaving personal interpretations into your writing. Make use of vivid descriptions and engaging language to captivate your readers. Good luck with your column!