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what does intrigued mean
V. interested; curious
what does credulity mean
N. readiness to believe
what does indignation mean
N. Hostility; displeasure; resentment
In "Romeo and Juliet is a terrible play" why does Rosenberg object to the age of the actors?
Because they do not act the age of what they play.
What is Rosenburg's main criticism of the new production of the play?
the actors are too old to believably portray the impulsive, reckless, and immature nature of the teenage protagonists
According to "in Defense of Romeo and Juliet" what prompts Berlatsky to reread the play for the first time in 25 years.
he was intrigued by and wanted to engage with Alyssa Rosenberg’s article in Slate
How does Berlatsky feel about the play now that he is a adult.
a more nuanced, appreciative view of Romeo and Juliet, viewing it as a complex exploration of "childishness" rather than just a childish story
In your own words, state the main reasons that Rosenburg thinks Romeo and Juliet is a terrible play.
She thinks that it is a bad play because she thinks all of the actors don't act there age in the play and she thinks it is stupid the two lovers couldn't wait 24 hours to see each other and they kill themselves over love.
What revisions might Rosenburg suggest to improve the play? Explain, citing specific reason for your response.
Have the actors act more of there age in the story and put a different ending to the story rather then killing themselves over love and separation.