Similarities Between Romeo And Juliet
A thing that Franco Zeffirelli decided to keep from the book was the setting. He makes sure to keep the same as in the book, which is a big part. “Verona. A public place.” (Shakespeare 1). In this scene he makes sure to have a public place, like a marketplace, to match the book’s description of the setting.
Something else that Zeffirelli made sure to keep in the movie that was also in the book in Act II Scene II. This is also known as the balcony scene, where Romeo and Juliet meet in secret. This is one of the most recognized scenes in the book, so therefore is is very important. “O’ Romeo, Romeo. Wherefore art thou Romeo?” (Shakespeare 30). He makes sure to include these exact lines because they are very important.
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This is very time consuming because if Tybalt stayed instead and did not run from Romeo, Romeo might not have escaped and fled Verona. “Re-enter Tybalt”(Shakespeare 55). This quote proves that Tybalt in fact did come back for Romeo and Mercutio’s death.
Something that Robbins inserted that was from the book was the balcony scene, or Act II Scene II. He instead had Tony (Romeo) and Maria (Juliet) meet on a fire escape to kiss and plan their wedding. “O’ Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?”(Shakespeare 30). This is the famous line from the scene. Robbins did not quote that line exactly, but he did make a representation of it.
Something else that Robbins includes is the different gangs, and their rivalry. This aspect of the play is important to the storyline because it is the problem that has to be solved. “From ancient grudge breaks to new mutiny” (Shakespeare 1). This line proves that there is a rivalry in between the two different groups.
Robbins also correctly includes the makeup of the two gangs at the end of the film. Robbins correctly makes is so that each of the two gangs are mourning, and so that they each see no reason to keep on fighting. “O’ brother Montague, give thy hand.” (Shakespeare 107). This quote proves that both the gangs are not fighting in the
Something else that Zeffirelli made sure to keep in the movie that was also in the book in Act II Scene II. This is also known as the balcony scene, where Romeo and Juliet meet in secret. This is one of the most recognized scenes in the book, so therefore is is very important. “O’ Romeo, Romeo. Wherefore art thou Romeo?” (Shakespeare 30). He makes sure to include these exact lines because they are very important.
Another thing that Zeffirelli …show more content…
This is very time consuming because if Tybalt stayed instead and did not run from Romeo, Romeo might not have escaped and fled Verona. “Re-enter Tybalt”(Shakespeare 55). This quote proves that Tybalt in fact did come back for Romeo and Mercutio’s death.
Something that Robbins inserted that was from the book was the balcony scene, or Act II Scene II. He instead had Tony (Romeo) and Maria (Juliet) meet on a fire escape to kiss and plan their wedding. “O’ Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?”(Shakespeare 30). This is the famous line from the scene. Robbins did not quote that line exactly, but he did make a representation of it.
Something else that Robbins includes is the different gangs, and their rivalry. This aspect of the play is important to the storyline because it is the problem that has to be solved. “From ancient grudge breaks to new mutiny” (Shakespeare 1). This line proves that there is a rivalry in between the two different groups.
Robbins also correctly includes the makeup of the two gangs at the end of the film. Robbins correctly makes is so that each of the two gangs are mourning, and so that they each see no reason to keep on fighting. “O’ brother Montague, give thy hand.” (Shakespeare 107). This quote proves that both the gangs are not fighting in the