The Theme Of The Destructiveness Of Love In Romeo And Juliet

The following terms listed below are used to identify the theme of the destructiveness of love in Romeo and Juliet. The first term is Narration, and the second term is Focalize. Narration refers to the way that a story is told, and so belongs to the level of discourse. www.cla.perdue.edu, (2002). Narration is a key aspect in this play. For example, the play is narrated by the main characters which allows the audience to observe a vicious, strong emotion that portrays individuals and sends them against themselves. Focalize refers to the presentation of a scene through the subjective perception of a character. www.cla.perdue.edu, (2002). Focalize is an important concept in this play, and the theme in which I have identified. For example, through focalization, love is obvious
I have chosen script to screen as my second question, focusing on the film adaptation, Romeo Must Die (2000). The film and play show diverse aspects such as plot structure, character development, setting, and themes to be adverse from the play. The film remains faithful to the plot of the play. For example, similar to Rome and Juliet, Han and Trish come from opposing families. Also, like the play there is an indifference between the two parties. But instead of the last name the families feud over race. The film brings the play to life because the film incorporates modern influences, such as martial arts to convey a more excitable story. The film makes the original play more relatable to modern society through use of western text, martial arts, and the diversity of culture. Romeo Must Die portrays a destructiveness of love, because it uses classic themes from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, such as featuring two feuding families and a love interest between two members of the opposing families. Instead of the Capulet's and the Montague's in the classic play, Romeo Must Die features the O