Which statement best describes what Bates' work with the inmates helped reveal about the play Romeo and Juliet? A. It is often considered to be about romance, but can also be examined as a story about the impact of violent environments on youth. B. It is often read as a play about teenage melodrama, but the focus should be shifted to the older generations in conflict. C. It is often considered to be a play about teenage violence, but can also be read for its themes related to (s u i c i d e) D. It is often analyzed in an Elizabethan context, but should be analyzed for its modern application as well.

English · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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The description that best aligns with Bates' work with the inmates regarding the play "Romeo and Juliet" is:

A. It is often considered to be about romance, but can also be examined as a story about the impact of violent environments on youth.

Bates' work likely emphasized the exploration of themes beyond traditional romantic interpretations and focused on the broader social and environmental influences on young people, which may include elements of violence and conflict.