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Unit 5-Sheet 11 Interpretations Of Romeo And Juliet
Unit 5 - Sheet 11

Tiarn Barton-Ilic

31/7/2015

Interpretations of Romeo and Juliet
Interpretation 1
Main Argument:
The main argument of Interpretation 1 is that all the characters, and in turn everyone alive, has no control of their lives and everything is according to the string of fate and that Romeo and Juliet's demise was unavoidable.un

Interpretation 2
Main Argument:
The author of this interpretation believes
Romeo's impulsiveness is to blame for the death of the two lovers. His quick change of heart, which caused him to fall out of love with Rosaline and in love with Juliet, is one of many emotional flaws which led to the two, and a handful of others, dying.

AGREE OR DISAGREE: Agree with some
Evidence:
"...fate as an overwhelming

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