Connecting with Romeo and Juliet

         (Mrs. Gilman- My computer wouldn't let me view your blog untill today so I apologize for it being a day late. I should have emailed you... ooops.) 

           So far while reading Romeo and Juliet I can connect to it in a few ways. My parents definetly parent more like Romeo's parents and just want me to be true to myself despite what I want. This plays a huge part in who you are and who you grow to be. Juliet's parents are almost the opposite of mine. My parent's and I are very close, but like Romeo I don't tell them everything. Personally, I am a little of both characters. I am independent and have my own ideas about everything like Juliet, but I can be so emotional and ridiculous like Romeo. Typically I am not the dramatic type, but certain situations really alter me (like Romeo). In the scene where Romeo and his family go to Juliet's party, Tybalt gets very angry and worked up. I personally connect to this because I can get very frustrated when I think something's wrong whne it may be fine to someone else. If I was in Tybalt's position I would have done the same exact thing.

          Reading at home and then in class is so much help to me. I would have missed so many little details if we weren't going over them in class. I wish we could have done that with Great Expectations too. Having the glossary on the left hand side in the book is so helpful too. I would be clueless about Shakespear's language without it. As we go on, it is getting easier. I pick up on a lot of details on my own and I am starting to notice that I am getting even more. I have really enjoyed this book so far and I am excited to read on.