...Romeo and Juliet Essay Romeo and Juliet’s story is not a story of true love. Why you ask? The following reasons apply; Romeo and Juliet said “I love you” on the first night they met. Also, they got married the next day, and they barely saw each other, how could they know it was love. Romeo could have turned out to be someone Juliet did not expect or the other way around. First and foremost, Romeo and Juliet said “I love you” on the first night they met. This could not be true because all true love takes time, they did not take anytime to get to know each other. Saying this could have just been out of excitement and an imagination of what their first love will be like. In that era they did not have a lot to do so some would have gotten very...
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...Romeo ditches his fellow friends and rushes off to see Juliet. The scene starts with him lurking below Juliet’s balcony in the dark of night. Juliet sees Romeo and when she begins to speak, he is enchanted by her beauty and immediately confesses his love to her. During their conversation they agree to marry each other the next afternoon. The original script and the movie version differ on many aspects. While the script can limit the reader from certain understandings, it also provides the possibilities for the reader to make their own conclusions and reasonings. The Movie also has it’s limitations and possibilities mostly attributed to a time limit. In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet there are limits as well as possibilities. The first limit would be the language barrier. The language is very difficult to interpret and understand. The reason for this is that english has changed greatly so the modern day reader is not able to understand Shakespeare’s way of writing. I often find myself rushing to sparknotes or texting a friend when reading by...
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...Romeo and Juliet was a romantic but also a tragic play written by William Shakespeare in 1595 and later published in 1597.The plot of Romeo and Juliet is that two lovers of long rivaling family history tragically die and reunite their rivaling families.There were three different movies made in 1968, 1996, and 2014 to illustrate the similarities and differences of the reader’s vision and Shakespeare’s. The 1968 movie of Romeo and Juliet was shot In the Italian city of Verona with the same perspective, wardrobe, and weaponry(swords) of the time that Shakespeare had written the original play. Although the script was the same in the 1996 movie the clothing and weaponry(guns) was completely different than the original but fit with the setting that was in California. The 2014 version of Shakespeare’s play was also a play but it was the most modernized out of the two. This Broadway play shot in NYC with chains, along with swords as weapons. The wardrobe consisted of the wearing of leather jackets and motorcycles as transportation. Even with the three different interpretations of Romeo and Juliet there are things that all of them had in common.The first thing that they have in common is the language. The...
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...In the story Romeo and Juliet, Romeo and Juliet’s love for each other was unjustifiable. In other words they would do anything for each other, even though their relationship only lasted around thirty six hours. The story Where are you going where have you been by Joyce Oates can compare and contrast to the story Romeo and Juliet as well as the song “Hello” by Lionel Richie. No other love story in the world can compare to the sincere story of Romeo and Juliet. Their love story is incomparable to anyone else's. In the story “Where are you going where have you been”, Connie is in love with herself. The author states “She was fifteen and she had a quick, nervous giggling habit of craning her neck to glance into mirrors or checking other people's faces to make sure her own was all...
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...In the Shakespearean tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, it can be inferred through the examination of language that Romeo is willing to do anything, such as change his name or personality, for the greater good and preservation of his relationship with Juliet, whereas Juliet is speculative and in some instances unwilling to make the same change. The word choice, or diction, Romeo and Juliet use in their moonlit conversation with each other shows a contrast in their willingness to change for their love. In the second scene of the second act, Romeo professes his willingness to change for his relationship by saying “Call me but love, and I’ll be new baptized” (2.2.54). To this Juliet skeptically questions “Art thou not romeo, and a Montague?” (2.2.65)....
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...Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” This is because their differing characteristics help portray a contrast between the two of them. The Capulet family is first introduced in Act 1 Scene 3 of the play. It is already clear that Lady Capulet is more serious and scholarly while the nurse acts as a comic relief. Along with this, Lady Capulet seems to care about Juliet’s appearance and reputation and how it will affect the Capulet name while the nurse genuinely looks out for Juliet’s best interest. Even though Lady Capulet is Juliet’s biological mother, she doesn’t act as a maternal figure to Juliet. It can be likely inferred that the nurse spends more time with Juliet than Lady...
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...Compare and contrast the way in which Shakespeare presents the themes of love and rebellion in Romeo and Juliet and Much Ado about Nothing. In Romeo and Juliet and Much Ado about Nothing, Shakespeare presents the themes of love and rebellion by the way he presents the characters Juliet and Beatrice. He also does this by using different language and poetic devices such as rhyming couplets and animal imagery. In addition he links in the two plays to comedy and tragedy which helps the reader understand how love and rebellion effects one character more than the other. Furthermore, Shakespeare uses the role of stereotypical women in the Elizabethan Era and how it links into the plays theme of love and rebellion. For example, how Juliet and Beatrice deal with the arranged marriage laws. In both plays, Juliet and Beatrice show a similarity towards love as they are stubborn and independent when it comes to love and marriage. However they show these traits in different ways. For example, in Romeo and Juliet, Juliet is fighting for love as her parents want her to marry Paris even though her heart only desires Romeo. Juliet shows more determination and desperation in declaring her love compared to Beatrice. This is due to her parents controlling her future and Romeo being their family’s enemy therefore they are against their marriage. I know this because of when Juliet speaks to her parents and says, “I will not marry yet! And when I do, I swear, it shall be Romeo”. This quote tells...
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...Romeo and Juliet Compare to Contrast Shakespeare, a playwright who wrote a play by the name of Romeo and Juliet, along with movie producers who brought the play to a screen, helped the story of a tragedy be widely known. Moreover, the story of Romeo and Juliet is of forbidden teen lovers whose families are in a rivalry, so much so, that the cause of the two teenagers’ suicides is a direct and indirect result of the feud. However, though; both the literature and movies of this play explain the same story, they have more than just similarities, for an individual may also note the differences between the original creation and adapted creations. Therefore, by noting these distinct disparities and parallels of the literature and a singular cinema...
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...Compare/Contrast Essay “Romeo And Juliet” and “Much Ado About Nothing” There are many similarities between Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing and Romeo and Juliet. Was this Intentional or Accidental? Even though Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy, and Romeo and Juliet, is one of his saddest tragedies, the two plots share many common incidents. Did Shakespeare mean to have these coincidences or did they happen by accident? In both of his dramatic works, the Masque is a key element furthering the infatuation of the lovers. Also the balcony scenes in both plays are crucial because without them the plot could never have reached its denouement. It seems that God came into both of the plays in the spirit of the friars, because they had good plans to keep love together. In both plays, the masque functions as a dramatic device which initiates the love plot. It occurs in a social gathering, but not without the help of costumes. If it were not for costumes the result of love might have been drastically different. How was the masque used to get lovers together? In the case of Romeo and Juliet, Romeo hears about the masque and decides to go, thinking that he might be able to get away with this scheme. Upon entering he sees Juliet and right away, he knows it is love. If he had not worn the costume, the hosts might have ejected him from the party and he might not have met Juliet. Much Ado About Nothing has...
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...Romeo and Juliet William Shakespeare Pre-reading 1. Vocabulary: Match word and definition. Words that may come in handy. Match the words in the left column with the explanations in the right column, and write the word over the definition. imagery | Word: Simile a comparison using “like” or “as” | soliloquy | Word: Run-on lines which the sense runs from one line to the next; lines which are not end-stopped. | blank verse | Word: Assonance the repetition of vowel sounds | tragic flaw | Word: Imagery language that produces pictures in the imaginations of people reading or listening | scene | Word: Blank verse unrhymed verse written in iambic pentameter | personification | Word: Dramatic irony difference between the situation as known to the audience and as supposed by some or all the characters of the play | stage | Word: Rhyming couplet two lines of verse of equal length that rhyme one after the other | assonance | Word: Dialogue verbal exchange between two or more characters on the stage | antithesis | Word: Iambic Pentameter a ten syllable line of verse with five stresses: di dum, di dum, di dum, di dum, di dum | metaphor | ...
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...resolution to conform to what society expects of them. However, more frequently it is linked to the idea of love and relationships; and in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” that is certainly the translation that is examined. Act 2, Scene 2 of the play in question is where the famous “balcony” scene takes place. It is the location where both lovers declare their mutual love for eachother and their desire to commit to eachother. Very quickly Juliet commits to “… follow thee my lord throughout the world”. In short she falls in love with him so entirely that the instantly commits to conforming to the role of a woman that was expected by society in Verona during the Shakespearian era – to become her husband’s “servant”. Of course by 2015 standards that would seem awful to most people, however, in the 15th century this was very much the accepted view. Juliet refers to Romeo as her “lord” for his duty to her once married was to provide for her, and offer her the security that her father’s wealth did not as women were unable to inherit their father’s estate. In return married women were expected to be grateful for the opportunity of marriage and were required to show this by baring her husband’s children (heirs), maintaining the home her husband provided her with, and to obey her husband’s every decision or request. Up until this point however, Juliet seemed to reject this convention. Earlier on in the play when her mother had asked her if she had ever thought of marriage she had replied “it is...
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...Romeo and Mercutio Opposing Opinions of Love In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the views of love believed by Romeo contrast sharply with the views of Mercutio. Romeo's character seems to suffer from a type of agitated misery. He is in love with his own sorrow, quickly captivated and easily crushed again on a passionate roller coaster of emotion. Mercutio, is much more real-world and level headed. His perceptions are clear and quick, characterized by exact thought and careful evaluation. Romeo, true to his character begins his entrance in the play by wallowing in his depression over Rosaline who does not love him back: ROMEO (Act I Scene I Lines 185-193) Why, such is love's transgression. Griefs of mine own lie heavy in my breast, Which thou wilt propagate, to have it prest With more of thine: this love that thou hast shown Doth add more grief to too much of mine own. Love is a smoke raised with the fume of sighs; Being purged, a fire sparkling in lovers' eyes; Being vex'd a sea nourish'd with lovers' tears: What is it else? a madness most discreet, A choking gall and a preserving sweet. (R & J) The references to "fire" and "sea" are signs that these are lines of passion rather than love. Romeo sees himself as subjective to his situation, "Doth add more grief to too much of mine own." and is swallowed up in his self-pity as well. Romeo is only forgiven these faults because he is young, immature...
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...Themes of Love and Hate in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet 1 Themes of Love and Hate in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet is a play about two young lovers, whose love was destined for destruction from the beginning because of the hatred between the two families, Montagues and Capulets. Therefore, the themes of love and hate are very important in the play as the plot is driven by these two themes. Shakespeare brings out the love between the two rivals through Romeo and Juliet and their relationships with the Friar and the Nurse. I want to argue that in the play, the themes of love and hate are closely linked. To show this, I have selected some of the most important scenes in the play, which illustrate the idea that love and hate are closely bound together. The first example is the chorus, which is found at the beginning of the play, in the prologue. It is a short summary of what the play is about. The chorus is in the form of a sonnet and sonnets were often associated with love in the time of Shakespeare. However, the words of the chorus seem to emphasize the idea of hate although there are some words about love. “From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.” (Prologue, 3-4) These two lines are about the feud between the families. It shows that it is a feud, which has been brewing for many years. By repeating the words civil, Shakespeare is stressing the fact that they are all civilians...
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...Summary: In listening to Louis Armstrong’s “ Satch Plays Fats” album you get a smooth, bourbon street vibe. You get the vibe as if you were in New Orleans at a jazz concert or parade. Armstrong has a very deep voice which is very noticeable in every song. I noticed the instruments played more than he did, which tells me he enjoyed playing his instruments more than singing. He blends his voice very well with his trumpet, the whole album gives off a laid back vibe to relax to. The album “ Satch Plays Fats” was dedicated to “Fats” Waller, and the two artist had many similarities. They both are very entertaining when it comes to there music ,and both are African Americans who sing from there soul. Evaluation: In listening to the smooth, trumpet sounds of Louis Armstrong it made me understand the strong meaning behind his music. Just through his lyrics I could feel the pain and struggle in his music of what he was going through in the song “ Black and Blue”. After listening to his CD, I realized how others could possibly start to like his music, it can touch you in a certain way. Overall I did actually like the album, in the beginning I never would have gave jazz a listen or even thought about actually liking some of the music from it. After taking the time to review and listen to Armstrong’s music I found a new interest. What I would like to know is how did he come up with his powerful lyrics, I would like to know if he was in the moment when he wrote his lyrics. They’re...
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...ROMEO & JULIET Prologue (ACT 1) As a prologue to the play, the Chorus enters. In a fourteen-line sonnet, the Chorus describes two noble households (called “houses”) in the city of Verona. The houses hold an “ancient grudge” (Prologue.2) against each other that remains a source of violent and bloody conflict. The Chorus states that from these two houses, two “star-crossed” (Prologue.6) lovers will appear. These lovers will mend the quarrel between their families by dying. The story of these two lovers, and of the terrible strife between their families, will be the topic of this play. ANALYSIS This opening speech by the Chorus serves as an introduction to Romeo and Juliet. We are provided with information about where the play takes place, and given some background information about its principal characters. The obvious function of the Prologue as introduction to the Verona of Romeo and Juliet can obscure its deeper, more important function. The Prologue does not merely set the scene of Romeo and Juliet, it tells the audience exactly what is going to happen in the play. The Prologue refers to an ill-fated couple with its use of the word “star-crossed,” which means, literally, against the stars. Stars were thought to control people’s destinies. But the Prologue itself creates this sense of fate by providing the audience with the knowledge that Romeo and Juliet will die even before the play has begun. The audience therefore watches the play with the expectation that it must...
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