SECTION C: DRAMA ROMEO AND JULIET - William Shakespeare
QUESTION 3.1: ROMEO AND JULIET - William Shakespeare
Romeo's passion is so great that it is almost violent.
Critically discuss the validity of this statement with specific reference to the death of
Mercutio (Act 3, Scene 1) and general reference to the play as a whole.
Your response should take the form of a well-constructed essay of 300-350 words
(about 1% to 2 pages).
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Analysis that compares and contrasts the way two myths show one important feature of their culture