Capulet And Montague Family Shields

Capulet and Montague Family Shields

As a member of one of the two most important families in Verona, you will be creating a shield to represent you and your “family.” Use the template on the back and the information below to create the perfect shield.

 The upper left and bottom right corners must be your “family’s” color- red for Capulets and blue for Montagues. (This was assigned to you in class.)  The upper right and bottom left corners should be a color that represents you; choose the color based on the information below or other information you know about color.  In the upper left corner, place an actual photograph of yourself and write your name below the photo.  In the upper right corner, write a quote that represents you including the author/speaker. (For example: "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them." - Mark Twain)  In the bottom left corner, put a picture of the animal/symbol that best represents you.  In the bottom right corner, draw a fancy, decorated letter representing your “family”- C for Capulet and M for Montague

Use the information on colors, animals, and symbols listed below to help create your shield. The animals and symbols listed below are just a few, so if you don’t find anything that fits your personality, you can do a quick search online to find additional ideas.

Heraldic Colors:

Yellow or Gold - Generosity Purple - Royal Majesty, Sovereignty & Justice Silver or Gray - Peace & Sincerity Blue - Loyalty & Truthfulness Black - Constancy (& sometimes Grief) Red - Military Fortitude & Magnanimity Green - Hope, Joy & sometimes Loyalty

Heraldic Animals:

Bear - Protectiveness Pelican - Generosity & Devotion Bee - Industriousness Raven - Constancy Dog - Loyalty Snake - Ambition Double Eagle & Eagle - Leadership & Decisiveness Stag, Elk or Deer - Peace & Harmony Dragon - Defender of Treasure Tiger - Fierceness & Valor Fox - Cleverness Unicorn - Extreme courage Griffin (part eagle, part lion) - Bravery Wolf - Constant Vigilance Lion - Courage

Heraldic Symbols:

Axe - Dutiful Moon - Serenity Crescent - Enlightenment Oyster Shell - Traveler Crosses - Christian sentiments Ring - Fidelity Crown - Authority Scepter - Justice Fire - Zeal Star - Nobility Flaming Heart - Passion Sun - Glory Hand - Faith, Sincerity & Justice Sword - Warlike Heart - Sincerity Tower or Castle - Fortitude & Protectiveness Lightning - Decisiveness See me for Shield Template