Question

directions: imagine romeo and juliet are making a playlist of songs that remind them of each other. choose at least 10 songs to add to their playlist, and provide an explanation for why you chose each one (hint: “i like this song”, “it goes with the scene”, “it fits well”, etc. are not acceptable explanations. you need to explain how the song connects with the play). example: table with song & artist and explanation columns, example given: i will always love you by whitney houston with explanation about romeo and juliets balcony scene and forever love. then another table for song 1 with song & artist and explanation columns, song 1 cell is empty, explanation cell is empty.

Explanation:

Each song is selected to align with key plot points, themes, and emotional beats of Romeo and Juliet, connecting directly to the characters' experiences of forbidden love, secret devotion, familial conflict, and tragic fate.

Answer:

Song & Artist	Explanation
2. "Secret Love Song" by Little Mix ft. Jason Derulo	Captures the pair's need to hide their relationship from their warring families, as they cannot openly express their love without facing severe consequences.
3. "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith	Reflects Romeo's overwhelming desire to stay close to Juliet after their first meeting, echoing his longing in the balcony scene to cherish every moment with her.
4. "Someone Like You" by Adele	Aligns with Romeo's despair when he believes Juliet is dead, capturing his grief and inability to imagine life without her before his suicide.
5. "Battlefield" by Jordin Sparks	Represents the violent, tense conflict between the Capulet and Montague households, which is the core barrier to Romeo and Juliet's happiness.
6. "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley	Matches the immediate, unavoidable attraction between Romeo and Juliet at the Capulet ball, where they fall in love despite knowing their families' hatred.
7. "Hallelujah" (Jeff Buckley version)	Conveys the tragic, bittersweet nature of their love—their devotion is profound but doomed by fate and family strife, mirroring the song's somber, reverent tone.
8. "Stay" by Rihanna ft. Mikky Ekko	Reflects Juliet's panic and desperation when Romeo is exiled, as she begs him to stay with her in her bedroom before he flees to Mantua.
9. "The Night We Met" by Lord Huron	Evokes the intimate, fateful first meeting between Romeo and Juliet at the Capulet ball, a moment that changes the course of their lives forever.
10. "My Immortal" by Evanescence	Captures the lingering grief and eternal bond between Romeo and Juliet even in death, as their love persists beyond their tragic ends and unites their feuding families.
11. "Rewrite the Stars" by Zac Efron & Zendaya	Represents Romeo and Juliet's wish to escape their predetermined, tragic fate and build a life together free from their families' hatred.