Diary Entry: Character Perspective for Act III, Scene i of "Romeo and Juliet" (copy)

Complete this assignment after readng Act III, Scene I of "Romeo and Juliet"

Imagine you are Benvolio (Romeo's cousin), Mercutio (Romeo's best friend), Romeo or Tybalt (Juliet's cousin).

Choose one character and write a diary entry describing the events of Act III, Scene I.

Include at least two direct quotations from the scene and express your character's thoughts and feelings about the events.

Your paragraph should be 6-8 sentences and demonstrate your best writing.

Exemplary Response: [This is Juliet narrating Act II, Scene II]

Dear Diary,

Tonight was a night like no other. As I stood on my balcony, I saw Romeo gazing up at me, and I couldn't help but think, "O, that I were a glove upon that hand, that I might touch that cheek!" It felt as if the stars aligned just for us. I told him that "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." My heart raced as he declared his love, and I felt a rush of hope despite our families' feud. I long for our love to bloom, yet I fear the danger it brings. Romeo and I belong together, and I would give up my name for him. I wonder what tomorrow will bring, but for now, I cherish this sweet night.

Non-Exemplary Response: [same scene]

Dear Diary,

Today was weird. I saw Romeo outside my window. He said something about a rose. I guess he likes me or something. I told him he could just change his name if he wanted to be with me. I don’t really understand why we can’t just be together. It seems like my family is always in the way. I hope we can talk more tomorrow.

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