2606997 Mr. Weir G Block Friday, January 20, 2023 Romeo and Juliet serves a purpose in the 9th-grade curriculum When a 9th grader is reading Romeo and Juliet in English class, do they think the book has a purpose for reading? When a student is reading Romeo and Juliet, is it just the tragedy of 2 teens or is there more meaning to the book? Most people argue that Romeo and Juliet has no more purpose as it’s outdated. However, most people don’t see what the book teaches. Romeo and Juliet is required in the 9th-grade curriculum because it gives 9th-graders a better understanding of life. Now to start, let's check what some opposers think of Romeo and Juliet. Some argue that Romeo and Juliet is unrealistic. To add on, “ The Reason Most People Hate 'Romeo & Juliet' is Actually Kind of Sexist” by “ Bustle” says “ …show more content…
Romeo and Juliet is overflowed with tricky language and figurative devices. The tricky English language of William Shakespeare has given us a better understanding of the English language. However, people argue that Romeo and Juliet’s text is outdated, and they barely use the language that was in Romeo and Juliet. However, “ Top Five Reasons for Teaching Shakespeare” by “Global Student Network” says “ if students can successfully read and understand Shakespeare, they can almost handle anything else”. Why remove a book which helps expand the knowledge of 9th graders? The characters in Romeo and Juliet serve a major role in the 9th-grade curriculum. The characters Shakespeare puts in his book can give us a better understanding of ourselves and other people. Should that be left out of the 9th-grade curriculum? Characters in Romeo and Juliet can also teach morals. For example, at the end of the play, Prince says “ Where are these enemies? See what a scourge is laid upon your hate “. In addition, this taught us that hatred is