To what extent does Shakespeare make you feel sympathy for Romeo and Juliet in Act 1 and Act 2? We are introduced to the play by a prologue which in this case is a sonnet. In this we are immediately told the fate of the two ‘star-crossed lovers’‚ building tension throughout the play. Shakespeare uses this to make us aware of what is going on during the play so we feel sympathy for Romeo and Juliet throughout the play. We are also informed of the hatred between two households‚ due to pathetic
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In the Shakespearian tragedy Romeo and Juliet two “star-crossed” lovers accumulate great admiration towards each- other while falling deeply in love‚ but what exactly led to their down-fall? Was it the Romeo’s tragic flaw of impetuosity? Or was it simply just fate? Although both could have played a role‚ I think the ultimatum was Romeo’s tragic flaw of impetuosity‚ and because of this Romeo was a tragic hero. Romeo was one to often rush into things; it was made clear in many scenes that most
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The History Of Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet is a story written by William Shakespeare‚ an English poet‚ playwright‚ and actor‚ early in his career. The play which is set in Verona and Mantua‚ Italy in the 1300s‚ is a story about a long feud between the Montague and Capulet families. This feud causes tragic results for the main characters in the play‚ Romeo and Juliet. Revenge‚ love‚ and a secret marriage force the young star-crossed lovers to grow up quickly and fate causes them to commit suicide
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After Romeo got banished for killing Tybalt‚ who killed Mercutio (the prince’s relative). Juliet’s parents‚ Capulet‚ and Lady Capulet forced Juliet to marry Paris‚ but Juliet and Romeo were already married. So‚ Juliet made an excuse to meet Friar Laurence‚ after meeting him. They made a plan to stop the marriage by giving Juliet a sleeping potion that made her seem like she’s dead‚ and after she takes it‚ they would hold a funeral for her. Then‚ they would put her in the tomb‚ after that Romeo would
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Rosaline is the niece of Lord Capulet whom Romeo falls in love with prior to the play‚ Romeo and Juliet; however‚ she doesn’t reciprocate Romeo’s feelings as she has chosen to remain celibate. In most film adaptations‚ she is usually omitted‚ yet Romeo is always grieving for his rejected love at the beginning of every adaption. Now‚ this is rather paradoxical as Rosaline is not important enough to be portrayed by an actor‚ yet she is always mentioned by Romeo. So would anything be gained or lost if
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decisions throughout their life‚ with each choice putting them on a different path. In Romeo and Juliet‚ fate is given responsibility over several of the tragic incidents that occur in the play; however‚ human error also plays a large role in the disastrous tale of the two lovers. In Romeo and Juliet‚ fate isn’t the only cause of horrendous events‚ but weakness‚ or the loss of self control‚ are to mainly be blamed. When Romeo kills Tybalt‚ for killing Mercutio‚ he does so in a fit of rage. After realizing
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the Romeo and Juliet films. Both Baz Luhrmann and Franco Zeffirelli use there skills and knowledge to recreate Shakespeare’s version of Romeo and Juliet. Both films use different styles‚ settings‚ character choice and colour. I will give you my opinion on how both film makers use different techniques and styles through out each film. ACT 3 SCENE 1‚ "THE FIGHT SCENE" in particular. Baz Luhrmann recreated Shakespeare’s version of Romeo and Juliet‚ in 1996. Luhrmann used his knowledge of Romeo and
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Shakespeare’s‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ is a tale of two star-crossed lovers who died tragic deaths. Romeo and Juliet both made horrible‚ quick decisions but‚ the one who made the worst decisions was Romeo. Mercutio‚ Tybalt‚ and Juliet’s lives were all affected by Romeo’s decisions. Romeo’s impulsive behavior negatively affects the three characters in this tragedy. Mercutio was the first death that Romeo caused. Romeo caused this because‚ he would not fight or stand up to Tybalt. Romeo does not stand up
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The theme of love does play a pivotal role within the play “Romeo and Juliet‚ although the conflict also drives much of the action that occurs. The love of revenge and love between Romeo and Juliet are both evident throughout the play. If not for the conflict‚ this classic novel would be no more than a tedious love story. This love as a cause of conflict‚ is almost directly responsible for the tragic outcome that happens to the star-crossed lovers. The two themes‚ love and conflict all have their
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grade can only put blame onto the taker for not studying or seeking help. Likewise‚ a mere victim of a random shooting cannot be held accountable for the actions of the shooter‚ who is blamed fully. However‚ in the tragic ending of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet‚ the plot is full of accusations and offenders‚ not a single guilty party. When pin pointing blame for the outcome of the play‚ it can be dispersed across the board. However‚ there are multiple
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