Do you believe people are "star-crossed" (destined to be together), or do we have total control over our own lives?
Think about your own life. Have you ever been told not to hang out with a certain group? Have you ever judged someone just because of who their friends are? Shakespeare is poking at the "tribalism" that still defines high school hallways and international politics. The Science of the Teenage Brain romeo and juliet pre reading activity
The play starts with the and the Capulets . They’ve been fighting for so long that the youngest generation doesn't even remember why it started. They just know they’re supposed to hate the people across the street. Do you believe people are "star-crossed" (destined to
Romeo and Juliet aren't just "dramatic"—they’re biologically wired for it. Modern science tells us that the teenage prefrontal cortex (the part of the brain that handles impulse control) isn't fully developed until age 25. Have you ever judged someone just because of