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Fair Rosaline


A subversive, powerful untelling of Romeo and Juliet by New York Times ...
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How do Paris and Romeo compare in their pursuit of Juliet? Do you agree with Rosaline that Juliet's parents are to blame for the way the two men made a victim of Juliet?

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Sep. 21, 2023
by julib

Do you think any path open to a woman of Rosaline's class at her time would have given her the things that she wants?

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Sep. 21, 2023
by julib

Can you think of a character whose advice either of the girls might have respected?

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Sep. 25, 2023
by AmberH

Romeo seduces vulnerable young women. What do you feel Romeo wants from them? Does it differ by rank? How does Rosaline disappoint those expectations?

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Sep. 29, 2023
by lisagewolb

What role does pride play in the book? In what scene do you feel a character's pride causes the most harm?

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Oct. 03, 2023
by jos

"I sense another plague coming to the wicked men of Verona." What was your reaction to this statement?

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Oct. 03, 2023
by Rebecca L.

How large a role, do you think, does fate play in the story? How much a part does fate plays in your own life?

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Oct. 03, 2023
by scottishrose

Do you think Rosaline and Juliet will be happy, living out their lives in the convent?

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Oct. 03, 2023
by scottishrose

Rosaline's freedom is the virtue she holds most dear, but she sacrifices it to earn the abbess's help. What changed for her? For whom would you make a similar sacrifice?

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Oct. 04, 2023
by scgirl

What do you believe Rosaline hopes to gain by telling Tybalt about her relationship with Romeo? Was she right to do so? What would you have done in her place?

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Oct. 04, 2023
by scgirl

Tales Retold

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Oct. 04, 2023
by acstrine

How does the feud between the Montagues and Capulets colors Rosaline and Romeo's interactions?

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Oct. 05, 2023
by acstrine

Romeo demands that Rosaline choose to love him. What's your opinion about love? Do you believe it can be chosen, or is it always random?

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Oct. 05, 2023
by Rebecca L.

In the face of a life-altering event such as going to the convent, would you have preferred to go right away or have a few days of freedom?

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Oct. 05, 2023
by acstrine

Do you feel Rosaline would have been enamored of Romeo if she wasn't slated for the convent?

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Oct. 05, 2023
by acstrine

Overall, what do you think of Fair Rosaline? (no spoilers)

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Oct. 05, 2023
by RaeRam14

Did you learn anything new about the time period in which the story is set?

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Oct. 11, 2023
by Lyris

Are there other Romeo and Juliet retellings that you have enjoyed recently?

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Oct. 15, 2023
by valeriei

Did Fair Rosaline change your interpretation of Romeo and Juliet at all? What about the author's note?

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Oct. 15, 2023
by valeriei

Why do you suppose Rosaline's mother wanted her to go to a convent? Why do you think she didn't tell Rosaline herself?

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Oct. 18, 2023
by laurag

Do you think Romeo had feelings for Juliet, or was he simply an opportunist?

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Oct. 18, 2023
by laurag

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