“Just as we have two eyes and two feet, duality is part of life.” –Carlos Santana

“Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.” –Abraham Lincoln

“Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good.” –Lao Tzu

Discuss the many clues planted throughout the novel that could lead the reader to solve the mystery that is revealed in the final chapters.

Entrance Ticket

Format(Line 1) First name

(Line 2) Three or four adjectives that describe the person

(Line 3) Important relationship (daughter of . . . , mother of . . . , etc)

(Line 4) Two or three things, people, or ideas that the person loved

(Line 5) Three feelings the person experienced

(Line 6) Three fears the person experienced

(Line 7) Accomplishments (who composed . . . , who discovered . . . , etc.)

(Line 8) Two or three things the person wanted to see happen or wanted to

experience

(Line 9) His or her residence

(Line 10) Last name

Romeo

Impetuous, kind, thoughtful, respectful

Son of Montague

Lover of peace

Who feels a desire to end the senseless conflict of his

parents, to escape with Juliet to a peaceful marriage,

to revenge his friend’s death

Who needs love, peace, revenge

Who fears life without Juliet, banishment,

Who gives a promise to be faithful, his life, a reason

to forgive

Who would like to see Capulets and Montagues

together, friendships renewed, lives preserved

Resident of Verona

Montague

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