Students will create and present and eulogy. Activities: Romeo and Juliet Eulogy Project In light of the recent tragedy, we have all been asked to attend a mass funeral for the deceased. Six characters have passed, and we most honor their memories. Not only have we been asked to attend the funeral, but we have been asked to deliver their eulogies. The trouble is, everyone attending the funeral will be Elizabethan, and therefore re, we must write our eulogies in a language they will understand. Content: The eulogy should discuss things like… How he/she died ; Why we should miss him/her ; How he/she was wronged ; What he/she represented in life Personal Information ; Person’s Age F-Emily – marriage(s), children, parents, pets ; Work/Career ; Hobbies and free time activities ; places lived ; Offices held in government, professional or community organizations ; Military service ; Special life events ; Special accomplishments, achievements and awards Additional Notable Information Beliefs, cherished values Life philosophies Poems, quotes, or letters written by the deceased (as a way of bringing her or her own voice into the service) Special poems, quotes, passages or verses Reminisces and Recollections ; Family and friends’ stories and anecdotes Colleagues’ stores and anecdotes ; Favorite quotes, expressions of the deceased Length: The eulogy should be about a page in length and should be doubles aced, 12 point legible font. Share it with me through Google Docs (and should be able e to see through revision history which student did which part! ) engage: The eulogy should be written in Elizabethan/ Shakespearean English. The families have requested that we write in blank verse (unrushed iambic pentane meter), but understand this may be difficult for us, so I will offer extra credit if you do it, b UT you will not be penalized if you don’t. Eve attached an example of a Shakespearean eulogy for you to use as a GUI De as well as a brief glossary of Shakespearean terms.
Keep in mind that not only did Shakespeare use some strange words, but he also spoke using metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, and inversion. In order to speak proper Shakespearean English, you cannot say anything in an ordinary way; in stead, you must paint a picture for us to interpret. To make this move smoothly, you group may wish to assign roles. 1. Brainstormed: Decide what needs to be said 2. Standard English Writers: Decide how to say it 3. Elizabethan Writers: Decide how to translate it into Elizabethan 4. All of you will be responsible for delivering the eulogy on stage during the service. You may choose your groups, so choose wisely. You may work by yourself or with up to two other people (group of 3 or 4).
Your grade will be based on following dire actions and presentation (feel free to do some dramatic acting while presenting it). Rime member, I can tell which student did which part through Google docs so make sure that you t yep your portion on there-?if not, you won’t receive credit! It is up to the group member errs to work gather well and to make sure that each member is making a positive contra option to the eulogy writing. The funeral is _MAY 21 d be Everyone should be in attendance an dressed appropriately (black and dressed nicely if possible). You need to have e a typed copy of your eulogy to me the day before the funeral so that I can best plan o our memorial service.
Here is my address to share your eulogy with me: bvhsrahope@mde ca. Rigor bvhsmross@mdeca. Org *In the case of absence or lack of participation, individuals will be given an alt ornate written assignment due no later than MAY 22 Glossary Me thinks – [l think] “Me thinks, good sire, that upon this day that you should t ell lady Elizabeth that you love her. ” Mayhap -? [maybe] “Mayhap today would be a good day to tell lady Elizabeth that you love her. Perchance – [perhaps] “Perchance your good lordship would be good enough to grace our company with a poem. Indeed we are amused by such things. ” Private – [pray thee] “Private tell me young lad, wherefore didst you come by such a fine animal as your horse?
Note: “private” can be usually used in places where e “please” can be used, but remember, it holds a lot more weight that “please” does. Alls o, it works well at the front of sentences, but not really at the end. So don’t say: “Don’t kill I him! Say to you once again, private! ” Didst – [did] “Didst you see me with that sword? I was most skilled was I not? Wherefore – [Why] “Wherefore would you leave me like this Elizabeth? Why? I implore you! Tell me now your reason for abandoning me as such. ” As such – [like this] “As such? As such? As such? Well how then should I hold myself if am ever to pass myself off as a Venetian? Doth – [does] “It doth seem to me that she does love you sir. Indeed, I say, go back to her!
If you can use it buried towards the middle of a sentence you have a chi once of using it in the right way, but don’t say “Doth this dress make me look fat? ” beck cause it’s wrong. If you use “doth” after an “it” everything will usually work out fine. If y o want to branch out, using it after nouns and subjects is your safest way to go. “l ink sweet not Mother, for the cow doth look most sickly. ” Indeed – [indeed] You can put indeed in front of almost any sentence and it w ores. “And indeed we walked up the hill. And indeed we drank the potion. And mind picked up a dead rat and swung it over my head. ” In sooth – You use it when you’re sort feed up with what’s going on. Sort of eke when you’d say “my god. ” “In sooth, do not!
For as I came home to find my door b Rosen down and my house ransacked, the culprits had already left and they were no where to be found. ” If your character is wanting to punctuate his/ her thought or is frustrated, “In sooth” is a good phrase. Sounds – [By Gods Wounds] The original swear word. “Sounds man, what calls at such a late hour that my sleep needs thus to be disturbed (disturbed)? ” Fie -? when you are impatient or hold contempt “Fie upon it I say! Wherefore s would be rated with such rudeness!?! (Fie upon stuff is a great way to use the word) o r when used with insults “Fie you yeasty disappointed lightships! ” Aye’ indeed – [Yes indeed] “Aye’ indeed, didst but see them walk past this WA yummy lord. ” But – that word which can be used almost anyway. Here to make your sentences sound good. “l was but saying not but two minutes ago that we were not but most skilled (s killed) at our tending of the ship wheelie’s the captain was away. ” Thou, thee, thy, thyself -? you, you, your, yourself In addition, check terms throughout the play that may be “unfamiliar that we have discussed. ” EXAMPLE: O! Young Juliet! She who hath been loved by us all! Who hath not even reached her fourteenth year! Who hath but boldly suffered death by dagger! O, Juliet, she who hath taken brutal death for love. A love, that, though her still body is dead, Didst not die with her. O, Juliet, Wherefore hast thou died as such?
To leave thy loving parents so suddenly, and join thy dear cousin so soon? O! Fellow people! Lend me your ears! For we have come today to mourn merely a child, who was greatly influenced by the undying love of her husband, her Romeo. She received love also from her parents, heads of the Caplet house. Her father, not like other fathering figures, took but her wishes most of the time. Juliet was more intelligent than most. She knew not to quarrel in the streets, as by popular liking. She hath always meant what she hath said, every word ringing purity, and when they were not, they were for a very good motive. And as I say for her dear nurse: Gullet’s mother figure and closest companion was her caring nurse.
The nurse has countless memories of young Gullet’s life, all of them unforgettable. From her learning to walk to when she was married, to this desolate day, the nurse has always been there for our dear Juliet we mourn. Romeo, overwhelmed with sadness of Gullet’s supposed death, killed himself for her. They had only known each other for two days, however they share enough love for a lifetime, though both are now dead. Those who remember Juliet may recall her as but a frequent stargazer. When she was not helping in the orchard, she could be seen studying numerous star charts, foreseeing futures and bad fortune. Wherefore hath she not seen danger with thy Romeo? Perchance she had but no care except for thy one true love.
Dwelling in Verona for her only thirteen years, she was in no rush to grow up, no sudden need for love. Romeo was her first and only true love. When we hear by her say, “Romeo, Romeo, where art thou, Romeo? ” in the night, this we know is true. So true, in fact, that we know how faithful she was to her love. Didst she not drink the vial of potion, having so many doubts and fears for the future, all for the sake of true love? Hath she not risked punishment for marrying in secret? Hath she not chosen love for Romeo over loyalty to her family after Table was slain? This, we must remember about Juliet. She was but very dedicated to nothing but her true love.
