Philip Vrzovski 1st hour English 9 Romeo and Juliet Essay The teachings of the play Romeo & Juliet still have a merit today because some students disobey their parents, fall in love, and still lie to their parents like how Romeo and Juliet did. The kids and teenagers nowadays could relate to this. It seems like teens and kids nowadays are more independent and tend to do what they like. This could relate to how Romeo and Juliet acted in the play. These are the examples on how the teens and
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Compare and contrast the presentation of the prologue in the two film versions of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Romeo and Juliet was written by William Shakespeare and was one of his most popular plays. It follows a tragic love story about two unlucky lovers from rival families whose death reconciles their feud. In this essay I will be comparing and contrasting the presentation of the prologue in both Franco Zeffirelli’s traditional 1968 version and Baz Luhrmann’s modern 1996 version of the play. The
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to encourage a courtship between his daughter, Juliet, and Paris, a relative of the Prince. Concealing their identities behind masks, Romeo and Benvolio go to the ball, where Romeo and Juliet fall in love at first sight, but at the end of the evening discover their identities as members of the opposed families. On his way home from the feast, Romeo climbs into Capulet's orchard to glimpse Juliet again. Juliet appears at her balcony, and the couple exchange vows of love, agreeing to marry the
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Select a piece of programme music for orchestra from the 19th or 20th centuries. Listen to it carefully, research its history and background, and write an essay of 600-800 words Piotr IIyich Tchaikovsky – Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy overture Comments on the influence or lack of influence of earlier composers’ works Balakirev suggested Tchaikovsky write a piece based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Tchaikovsky was having difficulties writing an opera entitled Undine, which he would
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Peter Habib Ms. Hubbard Ninth Grade Literature 6 November 2012 Romeo and Juliet perfect paragraph Thesis Statement- Because there are many versions of the famous play that have been made into films, William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet can be an interesting topic to compare and contrast. Topic Sentence- One benefit of having many versions of Romeo and Juliet is that allows us to focus on certain versions that can teach children valuable lessons and that they can relate to. Claim 1
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Share The Blame In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, there is a large conflict between two families which ultimately ends in a tragedy. As in most tragedies the blame cannot be put upon one person. The fault lies among several people for their involvement others lives. The Montague’s and Capulet’s had a large influence on their children’s lives by forcing their own feud onto them. Secondly, through a series of events that led up to Romeo and Juliet’s death their friends contributed to
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The Role of Time Even though Romeo and Juliet had their problems of love and affection; something bigger is between them. The role of time was the most important factor in the literature written by William Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet). The mistaken time management had led to the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. In every event time would contribute its role. Time would affect us even if it is for the worst part of a humans life; death. In his story William Shakespeare intended to demonstrate
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Because of the intensity of the relationship between Romeo and Juliet and the complex development of events during the few days of the play’s action, the story can certainly seem to take place over a time span much longer than the one it actually occupies. By compressing all the events of the love story into just a few days, Shakespeare adds weight to every moment, and gives the sense that the action is happening so quickly that characters barely have time to react, and, by the end, that
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How does Shakespeare present the consquences of impulsive behaviour of Tybalt and Romeo in 'Romeo and Juliet'? Throughout the play, Romeo makes very hasty decisions, some of which result in unnecessary consequences. On one occasion, Romeo goes to the Capulets Masquerade Ball where he meets Juliet and forgets about his first true love, Rosaline. Romeo spontaneously decides he was fallen in love all over again, which reflects on Romeo's impulsive character. "Did my heart love till now? For
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Daveler English 9 8 May 2012 In the time it was written, an era of no movies, no internet, and no television, plays were a persons main form of entertainment. For a play that was created to entertain the masses, and to take them away from the burdens of everyday life, Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet was very morbid and sad play. While this is characteristic of Shakespeares works, one may question why so many characters died at the end of the play, especially its star-crossed lovers Romeo and
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Daniel Nunez English 1 2/1/2013 Hour 2 Romeo & Juliet Essay “You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” - Dr. Seuss. That is what Friar Laurence saw in Romeo when he met Juliet, and Friar Laurence wants Romeo to be happy and not sad all the time. It was interesting to see how love was like back in the 14th century compared to now. Now love is about sex and how television advertises it, and that is not true love. In Romeo and
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Shantae’ Thibodeaux March 17, 2015 p.5 Romeo and Juliet Essay In William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, the irresponsibility of Friar Lawrence and Lord Capulet’s stubbornness play major roles in the tragic deaths of the play’s title characters. The play was written the way William Shakespeare wrote it because he is trying to show that hatred between people can cause a lot of pain and suffering. Do to Friar Lawrence’s immature and lazy behavior, he is responsible for
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Romeo and Juliet essay Romeo and Juliet is play a written William Shakespeare about Juliet and Romeo’s secret romance that results in a tragic death of Mercutio, Tybalt, Paris, Romeo, Juliet and Lady Montague. There are many secondary characters that play essential roles in the play; one of those characters is Friar Lawrence. Friar Lawrence is an important secondary character that influences the major events in the play by marrying Romeo and Juliet and also gave Juliet the special potion
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Romeo & Juliet Dear diary, Tonight, was a magical night. It all began as Mercutio, Benvolio and 5 other masquerades wandered the dark streets to enter a Capulet ball, in disguise. As we made our way down the stony path, Mercutio teased me about love, after my heart was broken by Rosaline. As we approached the entry to the Capulet ball, we were greeted by servants and Capulets. Our disguise had proven effective. We each entered the ball and split away from each other. The room was
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Summary Romeo and Juliet is a love story that went terribly wrong. We start in the streets of Verona where young Montagues and Capulets quarrel. The Prince intervenes telling the young fighters that if their families shall quarrel again, death will be shed. That day a servant comes to Romeo and his gang and asks them to help him read the invitations. Romeo's buddy recognizes Romeo's ex girlfriend is on the list so he suggest they attend. While a the party Romeo does not pay attention to his ex
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. In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet there are many types of love demonstrated throughout the story. There is very much romance between Romeo and Juliet for example when they got married in secret. “If that thy bent of love be honorable, Thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow, By one that I’ll procure to come to thee, Where and what time thou wilt perfom the rite; And all my fortunes at thy foot I’ll lay And follow thee my lord throughout the world.”(V, ii, 143-148) You can tell that they
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Two of Verona’s prominent youths took their lives in the Capulet burial chamber last Friday. The streets of Verona are blaming the two rich families the Capulets and Montagues for their ancient grudge which nether their dying kids couldn’t stop. Evidence shows that the friar of Verona friar Lawrence part took in the deaths of Romeo & Juliet, the friar said to believe that he gave Juliet a potion to make her look dead for 20 or more hours. He also sends a letter to Romeo informing him were
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William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet directed by Baz Luhrmann is the 1996 film adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play of the same name. Luhrmann was born in Sydney and his father who owned a movie theatre played a big part in his movie-making career. In 1998 William Shakespeare’Romeo + Juliet won a BAFTA award for directing. Luhrmann’s adaptation follows (more or less) the same script as Shakespeare’s. Set in Verona Beach, California, the story revolves around the two main rival families
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Romeo The play “Romeo and Juliet,” is written by famous British playwright William Shakespeare. It begins with a large fight between the Capulets and Montegues in Verona, Italy. Two individuals, Romeo Montegue and Juliet Capulet go through struggles in order to be together. Romeo is one of the main characters in the play and comes from a rich family by the name of Montegue. Throughout the story Romeo shows a variety of personalities. Romeo is a handsome man who matures to adulthood at a
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Berkeley Stewart Ms.Spurgeon April 20, y Who’s To Blame? For Romeo and Juliet’s Death Everyone knows the tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet: two young lovers who each took their own lives unknowingly and unnecessarily. But who was really to blame for their deaths? Was it the feuding between their families or Romeo’s past love interest Rosaline? Romeo and Juliet could possibly be blamed for their own deaths. There had always been some hard feelings, and even hatred, between Juliet’s family
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Romeo and Juliet Some people might say that you should love with your heart and not with your eyes. In Shakespeare's case you love with your eyes as also shown in the play "Romeo and Juliet” where both lovers fall in love with each other’s beauty. In beginning of the play Romeo was in love with this young lady named Rosaline; he noticed that their love was impossible and he fell into depression that lead him to enter into the Capulet's house which is his families’ enemy. He found a
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Anelle Snyder Mrs. Minyard Comp/Lit 9 (5) 12 January 2011 Romeo and Juliet The battle between love and hate will never change one’s future fate. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, tells how loving and hating one another will not interfere with your later destiny. Shakespeare’s story takes the reader deep into the meaning of fate. Romeo and Juliet’s lives are changed dramatically after they meet each other for the first time. They knew before that their families had a great feud
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Scene 1: This scene takes place outside the Capulet orchard. Romeo hopes to see Juliet again after falling in love with her at first sight during the Capulet masquerade ball. Having left the feast, Romeo decides that he cannot go home. He must instead try to find Juliet. He climbs a wall bordering the Capulet property and leaps down into the Capulet orchard. Benvolio and Mercutio enter, calling out for Romeo. They are sure he is nearby, but Romeo does not answer. Exasperated and amused
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his daughter and how much her cares about her happiness. He agrees to allow Paris to date his daughter and if she falls for him then Capulet will let them marry. Capulet will do anything to keep Juliet happy as she is his last child. 6. Friar Lawrence should be pardoned for his role in the death of Romeo and Juliet. Even though he is responsible for marrying them and ultimately causing their death, he did this because of their love for one another and with the hope of ending the feud between
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The love affair of Romeo and Juliet is at the centre of the play against a background of hate, which dominates the Prologue. In this, the ‘star-crossed lovers’ seem tiny and rapidly extinguised in the ‘fearful passage of their death-marked love’. This is young love of ‘children’ - as a coming of age story - and it is also doomed. The dangerous nature of love is continued when we first hear of Romeo from Benvolio and his father. Romeo is seen to suffer as a typical Petrarchan lover and we
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Lam, Page 1 Shirley Lam Mr. De Caria ENG1D1F April 2, 2013 Literary Essay Assignment Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is one of the most famous plays of all time. The story of the two star-crossed lovers from opposing families who end their lives in their attempt to be together is legendary. Although Romeo and Juliet did end their lives, 3 characters are responsible for their tragic death. Romeo and Juliet’s deaths are a direct result of the actions of Friar Laurence, Tybalt, and Lord
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Jeetesh Kunche Mrs. Smith Pre-IB English 9 5 October 2014 Fate or Human Choice? A debatable question that has lived for years is whether fate or human choice controls our lives. William Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet, divulges the answer. Both fate and human choice plays an important role in the plot of Romeo and Juliet. Fate controls what happens to Romeo and Juliet however their choices contribute to their fate. Peter running into Romeo and asking to him to read the letter is fate
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Shakespeare’s 1597 play 'Romeo and Juliet” explores the protagonist’s change in attitude to love. This is done through the juxtaposition of Romeo’s infatuated love to Rosaline and the true love to Juliet. In Act 1 Scene 1 Shakespeare introduces us to Romeo’s passionate desire towards Rosaline through the use of binary opposition, soliloquy and vivid imagery. In contrast, in Act 2 Scene 2, when Romeo is addressing Juliet, his language shifts through the use of light, religious and
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Many people found William Shakespeare a genius. Many people were right. When “Romeo and Juliet” was created he made a great point to give both people mentors. These mentors were Friar Lawrence and the nurse. Friar Lawrence was more if Romeos mentor and the nurse was Juliet’s mentor. Both characters are a very important part in this play. Not only are they mentors that helped with making decisions, they were friends to them. The nurse and friar Lawrence are similar but seem to contrast at times
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William Shakespeare’s original play in the 16th century and Baz Luhrmann’s filmic interpretation of Romeo and Juliet in 1996 both convey a tragedy. Despite the different attitudes, values and beliefs of love during the four century time difference, the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is timeless. The two versions demonstrate the lack of control that teenagers have over fate and how this often leads to tragic outcomes. Both creators use a range of language and in Luhrmann’s case, visual techniques
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