THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS
What genre is this book?
Fantasy & Historical Fiction
What genre is this book?
Fantasy & Romance
What genre is this book?
Fantasy and Science Fiction
Who wrote R&J?
William Shakespeare
How many books did we talk about?
3
What are the two main characters' names?
Roma & Juliette
What are the two main characters' names?
Mimi and Troy
When was the book published?
2016
Where does R&J take place.
Verona, Italy
Who was Romeo’s first love?
Rosaline
Where does the book take place?
Shanghai, China
Where does the story take place?
Manhattan, New York.
Where does the story take place?
Viyara
Who is Tybalt?
Tybalt is Juliet’s cousin
Which book is the most similar to Romeo and Juliet?
Saving Juliet
Why do you think the characters in These Violent Delights are more diverse?
The author added more diversity in terms of race, gender, and sexual orientation. However, because the story takes place in China in the 1920s, it includes domestic politics, and the characters in the book do not have the mindset of modern people.
When was the book published?
2006
What are the two main characters' names?
Mahyanai Romeo and Juliet Catresou
What are Romeo and Juliet’s last names?
Romeo Montague
Juliet Capulet
Who is Romeo’s cousin?
Benvolio
Name one similarity and one difference between the plot of the book and Romeo & Juliet.
Similarities ----> star-crossed, opposing gangs, violent scenes, and similar character dynamics
Differences ----> diversity in characters, different genres, and past lovers
Name one similarity and one difference between the book and Romeo & Juliet.
Similarities ----> similar storyline, violent actions, and follows the play
Differences ----> main characters aren't directly inspired by R&J, characters have been added and removed, and different genres
Name one similarity and one difference between the book and Romeo & Juliet.
Similarities ----> similar characters, families are in a feud, and tragic consequences are involved in both stories
Differences ----> different storylines, different genres, and character roles (Romeo and Juliet's names are different)
Briefly summarize Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love story where the two main characters, Romeo and Juliet, are supposed to be sworn enemies but fall in love. Due to their families' ongoing conflict, they cannot be together, so they kill themselves because they cannot cope with being separated from one another.
Who wrote These Violent Lights?
Chloe Gong