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    theme of love is in the first act when Romeo is talking of his love for Rosaline with Benvolio. Here Romeo is very confused as he uses oxymorons such as ’o brawling love‚ o loving hate‚’ which shows how he is confused by his relationship with Rosaline as she does not return his love because she wants to be a nun and don’t want to love any man. Shakespeare presents the pain of Romeo’s love as ’being vexed‚ a sea nourished with lovers tears.’ This shows how Romeo feels that he is being tormented by his

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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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    Luhrmann’s interpretation of Romeo and Juliet? One of William Shakespeare’s famous tragedy write ‘Romeo and Juliet’ has struck enormous success in the last 400 years. It tells the story of two star-crossed lovers as they try to find a place in the world together without dealing with the wrath of their families’ rivalry.  Many directors interpretations have been released and screened but two of the most successful versions were directed by Franco Zeffarelli (in 1968) and Baz Luhrmann (in1996). Each

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    That was the first encounter of “Romeo … beauty” (Pearson‚ 64) and that was the time the two lovers “Romeo & Juliet … words” (Pearson‚ 68) and that was the beginning of their journey as star-crossed lovers. As we all knew in every situation and decision they take‚ there would always there who are not in favor of it and who are not going to support for it‚ it is just a matter of how the two lover‚ Romeo & Juliet take the responsibilities and consequence in every decisions

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    according voice’ he is saying that Paris has his approval but it is up to Juliet to make the final decision. The way Capulet handles the situation with Paris shows the love and kindness he feels for his daughter. Capulet allows Juliet to decide if she wants to marry this man. This wouldn’t have happened very often in Elizabethan times as the richer families often married for wealth not love and here Capulet is asking‚ not telling‚ Juliet to marry this wealthy man. He doesn’t treat her as a piece of furniture

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    Most people mistake love for infatuation. An example of this is when Romeo becomes infatuated with Juliet in Shakespeare ’s timeless tale of two lovers of the past. He wore his heart on his sleeve‚ convinced that his love for Juliet at first was real. In fact‚ he only lusted for her physically‚ and didn ’t love her spiritually. How could he have? He had only met her once and they only shared a brief conversation. So‚ is Romeo the only person to ever mistake love for infatuation? The answer is no

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    The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet vs. West Side Story Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet and Arthur Laurent’s West Side Story share many elements in common‚ but also have differences that separate them. West Side Story is a modern version of Shakespeare’s classic love story that ended in tragedy. Because it is set in 1950’s New York City the scenes‚ characters‚ and plot have their own interpretations. The differences in some plot elements make each tragedy its own‚ but the similarities

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    Fate manipulates characters to act in ways that they would not under usual circumstances. The day after the Capulet party‚ Tybalt gravely insults Romeo in anger that Romeo was in attendance. In response to Tybalt’s provocation to fight‚ Romeo responds‚ “Tybalt‚ the reason that I have to love thee/Doth much excuse the appertaining rage /to such a greeting. Villain I am none./Therefore farewell. I see thou knowest me not.” (3.1.63-66) Romeo says that he has “reason to love” Tybalt‚ which implies that

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    Two Character Compare/Contrast The main characters from the stories Of Mice and Men and "The Scarlet Ibis"‚ Lennie and Doodle‚ have similar dependencies‚ yet are completely different people. The writers of the book Of Mice and Men‚ John Steinbech‚ and the writer of "The Scarlet Ibis"‚ James Hurst‚ outline characters that in certain characteristics‚ are almost exactly like or completely opposite. It is easily seen while reading these works the instant connection between these characters. One of the

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    hate! Act 1. Scene 1. 175-176 How stands your disposition to be married? Juliet: It is an honor that I dream not of. Act 1. Scene 3. 65-66 My only love sprung from my only hate! Act 1. Scene 5. 138 Deny thy father and refuse thy name; Or‚ if thou wilt not‚ be but sworn my love‚ And I’ll no longer be a Capulet. Romeo: [Aside.] Shall I hear more‚ or shall I speak at this? Juliet: ’Tis but thy name that is my enemy; Act 2. Scene 2. 34-38 The final crucial

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