Romeo’s Love for Rosaline VS Romeo’s Love for Juliet In the beginning of the play‚ Romeo is revealed to have “fallen in love” with Rosaline‚ who is depressed since she does not love him back. When asked by Benvolio who it was that Romeo was in love with‚ he makes vague descriptions‚ saying things such as‚ “the all-seeing sun Ne’er saw her match since first the world begun.” (1.2.94-95). However‚ when Romeo sees Juliet‚ his description becomes much more eloquent: “O‚ speak again‚ bright angel! for
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aspects of love? In ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and the poems ‘To His Coy Mistress’‚ ‘Porphyria’s Lover’‚ ‘Cousin Kate’ and ‘They Did Not Expect This’‚ the relationships between the protagonists are arguably presented in a highly negative way‚ revealing the pain rather than the pleasure of love. A comparison of these texts will reveal the links between them and the ways in which the various writers portray the more damaging aspect of love. In ‘Romeo and Juliet’‚ the way in which Romeo objectives Juliet is a clear
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ESL E Culminating Activity Romeo and Juliet By Hsinju Pao The play of Romeo and Juliet is one of the famous story written by William Shakespeare. It is considered by many people to be one of the world’s greatest love stories‚ a story about two young star-crossed lover from two enemy families‚ who took their lives not only because of the feud‚ but also their fate. However‚ as the love story ended up with the untimely death‚ who is responsible for their death might be a common question. In many
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Romeo and Juliet Essay By: Avery Froome February 25th‚ 2013 William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright and was also known as the greatest writer in the English language. He has written close to 40 plays‚ one being the famous Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy that was written at the beginning of his career about two young adults who meet‚ fall in love and soon get wrapped up in something no one ever expected. From sneaking around and lying to everyone‚ the characters
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Romeo and Juliet Essay In the play‚ “Romeo and Juliet‚” written by William Shakespeare‚ there are several tragic events including the death of Juliet Capulet. One may question‚ who was responsible for the death of Juliet? That is an argument that can go on forever since everyone has their own opinions‚ however‚ Juliet Capulet is responsible for her own death because of the childish decisions she made. Juliet’s first childish decision was when she immediately thought she was in love with Romeo
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Romeo And Juliet; Love Or Lust? Reputed to be the best love story ever written by an extensive number of resources‚ there is no doubt that Romeo and Juliet demonstrate a concise image of unconditional love. However‚ the real question is what was Shakespeare’s opinion on what true love looks like? And since Romeo and Juliet only knew each other for less than a week‚ should the reader automatically assume that they were truly in love‚ or should there be further suspicion on whether or not the love
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‘ROMEO AND JULIET IS OFTEN REGARDED AS A PLAY ABOUT LOVE; HOWEVER‚ IT IS ALSO A PLAY ABOUT HATE.’ DISCUSS. Dramatist‚ William Shakespeare’s renowned play of Romeo and Juliet portrays a variety of themes ranging from romantic love to parental love and hatred. The story of Romeo and Juliet is often referred to as “The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy” as Shakespeare depicts motifs that not only relate to the 17th Century but also to the modern society. The two most outstanding themes illustrated
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in love. In the times of Ancient Rome as well it was very rare for children to choose who they were going to marry. Parents would arrange marriage to try and get a better social and economic standing within society through the marriage of their daughters. This still does happen in the modern world. Sulpicia also seems to be quick to dramatize her situations. Instead of keeping a level
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Companion to Shakespeare‚ Russ McDonald explains the “business” of love in Elizabethan times. He writes: “Marriage was part of a system of inheritance and economics so ingrained and pervasive that the emotional affections or physical desires of a man and woman diminished in importance” (266). However‚ this does not seem to be the case in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet where instead of worrying about economics‚ the lovelorn Romeo is ruled by his affections. In the essay Political Shakespeare: Essays
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Comparative Essay Love in Romeo and Juliet and Westside Story Love is a common theme in both Romeo and Juliet and Westside Story. In both instances love is the basis of each narrative. Love is also what eventually leads the characters toward there unfortunate endings. There are a number of similarities and differences between love in Romeo and Juliet and Westside Story. These include: The instant attraction felt by Romeo and Juliet and Tony and Maria toward each other or “love at first sight”‚ the
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