Romeo and Juliet | Class 5: The Theme of Leadership

Lecture Topic: Right Rule

Ask students to quickly jot down three to five qualities that they think make a good leader. Call on several students to tell you what they have selected.

Possible responses: Being fair, compassionate, respectful, intelligent, stable, concerned for well-being of citizens, trustworthy.

Point out that these kinds of traits are always components of a good leader no matter the form of government. Then have them look at the way Shakespeare portrays Lord and Lady Capulet. Capulet comes out to see what is...

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