Schools Vs. Creativity

What are your thoughts regarding Sir Ken Robinson's video presentation regarding "schools killing creativity?" In your response, please reflect, think, ponder, question, or wonder.

"R&J"-Relationships?

Which aspects of Romeo and Juliet's relationship seem outrageous, and which seem realistic? Please incorporate quotations to validate your response.

"Innocence?"

So far, which character is the most innocent victim within this play? Why?

Choice vs. Fate?

What roles do choice and fate play in Romeo and Juliet?

Mercutio's Proclamation?

In Act III.i.113-115, Mercutio proclaims that, "... A plague o' both your houses!/ They have made worms' meat of me. I have it,/ And soundly too. Your houses!" What is he suggesting? Is it more than a dying observation? What is your understanding of the lines and its recitation in Act III?

Pyramus, Thisbe, Romeo, and Juliet? Love?

What "Big Ideas" do the Pyramus and Thisbe myth and Romeo and Juliet drama proclaim regarding love? Syhthesize, react, and challenge.

Poetry In Music?

Please Quote One Of Your Favorite Song Lines Or Lyrics And Explain How It Exhibits One Of Our Studied Poetic Terms?

Equality Within A Comparison?

Compare the idea of equality as used in the Declaration of Independence to the idea of equality as practiced in Anthem.