A film Comparsion of Romeo and Juliet Whether on screen or on stage the romantic tragedy of Romeo and Juliet has been portrayed many times by different actors‚ directors‚ and writers but the themes always hold true to William Shakespeare’s original play that was wrote in the late 1500’s. The two particular movies we watched in class were perfect examples of contrast‚ one was more traditional (Zefferilli’s 1968 version) while the other appealed to a new generation‚ (Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 version)
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Romeo and Juliet Outline I. Terms to Know with Examples A. Aside 1. Def: A short speech delivered by an actor in a play (is directed to the audience and is presumed to be inaudible to the other actors) 2. Ex: Romeo: “(aside) She speaks.O‚ speak again‚ bright angel! … When he bestrides the lazy-puffing clouds And sails upon the bosom of the air.” B. Blank Verse 1. Def: Poetry written in unrhymed iambic pentameter lines 2. Ex: Prince: “Rebellious subjects‚ enemies to peace‚ … Your lives shall
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Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet‚ far too many coincidences occur to be strictly coincidental. Fate creates a powerful effect throughout the entire play‚ starting in the prologue‚ continuing as Romeo and Juliet meet and fall in love‚ and tragically ending in the lovers’ deaths. In the prologue‚ Shakespeare makes it undoubtedly clear that Romeo and Juliet are subject to fate. The audience is first introduced to Shakespeare’s ideas of fate when he describes Romeo and Juliet as "star-cross’d lovers"
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In our class‚ we have heard three different versions of Romeo and Juliet. We read the original play by shakespeare‚ we watched the 1996 Luhrmann film and also read the book version by Ryan North. Although all based on the same timeline‚ they are all a bit different. Many of the charters changed personality throughout the three versions like Benvolio and Rosaline. Which I will be discussing their differences through the versions in my paper. But‚ overall choosing out of the three versions‚ I would
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would die.” -William Shakespeare Romeo Montague is the only son of Lord Montague and his wife. He serves as the male protagonist and has a consistent presence throughout the play “Romeo and Juliet”. Romeo is driven by his fatal flaw and can be identified by his impulsiveness and obsession with love. The two traits bond together to prevent him from changing as a character. These two qualities in Romeo’s character remain consistent throughout the course of the play and leads him to the play’s end‚
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Romeo and Juliet In my Englsih 1 Hnr’s class we have been studying romeo and juliet we have watched the 1996 movie‚2013 play ‚1968 movie‚ in this paper i would like to tell you about them and compared and explain their differences. Romeo and Juliet is a very beautiful love story with a tragic ending but you know what they say all good things must come to an end. The first thing we watched was the play which was made in 2013 this production was filmed in Broadway but it depicts Romeo and his Montague
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Romeo and Juliet written by William Shakespeare and later modernized by Baz Luhrmann as a film is a relevant piece of literature that examines the elements language‚ props‚ and costumes. The original play uses Shakespearean language‚ traditional props along with Elizabethan-styled clothing. The 1996 film by Baz Luhrmann and the written play by William Shakespeare are similar because Shakespearean language is used in both plays. They are different because‚ in the 1996 film‚ modern props and costumes
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represents parental love because it shows Romeos parents are concerned about his wellbeing. “Marry‚ is the very theme I come to talk of.”(Shakespeare 750) This quote from the book shows Ms. Capulet loves Juliet wants to help her. The second type of love is romantic. Romantic love may end and you are attracted and chose this type of love. “Then my lips the sin that thy have took.”(Shakespeare 759) this quote expresses the kiss and romance between Juliet and Romeo. “Thus from my lips‚ by thine my sin
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Romeo and Juliet is a classical story of love that everyone has watched‚ read or heard about. Although it is a popular story based around love it isn’t all what it seems. Romeo and Juliet is more of a story of lust Romeo is about 18 and Juliet is about 13 years old and they both met at a party. Juliet was trying to escape the arranged marriage to Paris and Romeo was heartbroken from Rosaline when they ran into each other. They kissed before they even knew each others names and wanted to get married
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affects Romeo and Juliet’s relationship. William Shakespeare carries the theme hatred towards others will drive your loved ones away‚ in many different ways throughout the piece of Romeo and Juliet. The first way he shows this theme is in the balcony scene where Juliet explains how she loves Romeo‚ but she worries because he is a Montague. Another time Shakespeare shows this is when there is a fight between the Capulets and Montagues. Romeo kills Tybalt resulting in banishment for Romeo.
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