Essay On Baz Luhrmann's Adaptation Of Romeo And Juliet
Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s play Romeo + Juliet, sends a strong and defining message, that love is governed by fate. This theme is represented through the characters Romeo, Juliet and Friar Lawrence. Romeo one of “the star crossed lovers” confesses his love for Juliet when they first meet at the party scene. Juliet’s emotions towards Romeo are true love; she loves him for who he truly is. Friar Lawrence’s contribution to the theme of love is shown when he grants permission for the marriage of Romeo and Juliet hoping it will cure the feud between the families.
Romeo will stop at nothing to get his Juliet. There are multiple occasions where Romeo identifies his love for Juliet. “ Did my heart love till now? Forswear it sight, for I have never saw true …show more content…
If there weren’t a massive feud between the Capulets and Montagues, Friar Lawrence would not have had to help devise a plan to hide Romeo + Juliet’s love. In their isolation Romeo and Juliet turn to Friar Lawrence who can offer neutral advice, such as creating a poison that will put Juliet to sleep for four days. This plan ends horribly, killing both Romeo and Juliet. “ O here will I set my everlasting rest, and shake the yoke of inauspicious stars from this world-wearied flesh. Eyes look your last; arms take your last embrace. And lips o you the doors of breath seal with a righteous kiss”. (Act 5 Scene 3) These were Romeo’s last ever words to Juliet before they were reunited in death. The final shot in this scene symbolizes love through the camera slowly zooming out on the lovers.
Throughout the film Romeo + Juliet, it is clearly evident that love is a key theme. This is represented through the characters Romeo, Juliet and Friar Lawrence. The fate of these characters is determined by their houses’ hatred for one another. Romeo will not stop at nothing to get his Juliet. Juliet loves Romeo for who he truly is and Friar Lawrence tries to create love not
Romeo will stop at nothing to get his Juliet. There are multiple occasions where Romeo identifies his love for Juliet. “ Did my heart love till now? Forswear it sight, for I have never saw true …show more content…
If there weren’t a massive feud between the Capulets and Montagues, Friar Lawrence would not have had to help devise a plan to hide Romeo + Juliet’s love. In their isolation Romeo and Juliet turn to Friar Lawrence who can offer neutral advice, such as creating a poison that will put Juliet to sleep for four days. This plan ends horribly, killing both Romeo and Juliet. “ O here will I set my everlasting rest, and shake the yoke of inauspicious stars from this world-wearied flesh. Eyes look your last; arms take your last embrace. And lips o you the doors of breath seal with a righteous kiss”. (Act 5 Scene 3) These were Romeo’s last ever words to Juliet before they were reunited in death. The final shot in this scene symbolizes love through the camera slowly zooming out on the lovers.
Throughout the film Romeo + Juliet, it is clearly evident that love is a key theme. This is represented through the characters Romeo, Juliet and Friar Lawrence. The fate of these characters is determined by their houses’ hatred for one another. Romeo will not stop at nothing to get his Juliet. Juliet loves Romeo for who he truly is and Friar Lawrence tries to create love not