Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet‚ a play of two young lovers from opposing families is mainly based on the theme of love and hate. Love is presented right from the start and perhaps the most obvious subject is different kinds of love that involved in this play. Shakespeare used the characters and imagery to portray courtly love‚ dutiful love and romantic love. Shakespeare used the relationship of Romeo and Rosaline‚ Paris and Juliet to present courtly love. Romeo is terribly in love with Rosaline
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Is Love Stronger Than Hate? Love and hate are two of the most powerful emotions. Both can make one take daring‚ risky decisions‚ and make one’s thoughts cloudy. But which one is stronger? Which emotion can cause a pair of star-crossed lovers to take their lives? In the classic Shakespeare play‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ two lovers from different family clans are being pulled apart. Romeo‚ after committing an accidental murder‚ is banished from his love’s city. In an attempt to keep their love together
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1. What reason does Paris give for Lord Capulet’s decision to move up the wedding? 2. At first‚ what does Juliet believe is the only solution to her problem? 3. What plan does Friar Laurence devise for Juliet‚ and what reservations does Juliet have about his plan? 4. Review the events you read in Act Four‚ and think about how the character’s interactions drive the plot. 5. Do you feel sympathy for the Capulets‚ the nurse‚ and Paris when they express grief over Juliet’s death
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“Love knows no reason‚ no boundaries‚ no distance. It has a sole intention of bringing people together to a time called forever”( by Unknown). This quote is stating that love goes on forever. In this author’s opinion‚ love goes on for a lifetime and it is unlimited. In Romeo and Juliet‚ they have found an unlimited love for eachother. They would do anything to spend time with one another and sacrifice themselves by getting in trouble with their families‚ who are enemies. In act 5 scene 1. it
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An essay on romeo and juliet The subject of romeo and juliet has been covered intensively by the world press over the past decade. Underestimate romeo and juliet at your peril. Until recently considered taboo amongst polite society‚ several of todays most brilliant minds seem incapable of recognising its increasing relevance to understanding future generations. It still has the power to shock those most reliant on technology‚ who are likely to form a major stronghold in the inevitable battle for
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hate‚ but more with love. Why‚ then‚ O brawling love! o loving 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
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Romeo and Juliet Scene Comparison Both the 1968 traditional version and the 1996 modern version present Romeo and Juliet with the same Shakespearean dialogue‚ but the backstory of each is very different. The 1968 version is based in a village during medieval times‚ while the 1996 version places the Montague and Capulet families as two feuding companies in Verona Beach. In Act 3‚ scene 1‚ these differences are very apparent‚ and make a huge difference in how the scene plays out. Not only is the
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play Romeo and Juliet is full of different characters‚ and each plays a different role to make for a complete work. Mercutio is an essential force in the play by serving as a colorful character and comic relief against the more serious and emotional characters such as Romeo and Juliet. He demonstrates himself as a colorful character through his figurative language. Additionally‚ he portrays himself as a comic relief when he adds humor to intense situations‚ and when he mocks the Nurse and Romeo. The
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Romeo and Juliet The two versions of Romeo and Juliet I decided to watch were the 1968 film and 1998 film. While they share many similarities such as the script (most of it)‚ they also have many differences such as the behavior of the characters and the way that the story is delivered. In the 1968 version‚ the Montagues are depicted as more timid where as the Capulets are the ones that are trying to start something. The Montagues are continually trying to leave the situation but the Capulets
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concerning forbidden love‚ once proposed that “love‚ so gentle in his view‚ Should be so tyrannous and rough in proof”. Nonetheless‚ society has educated humanity to deduce that love is an auspicious emotion‚ worshipping the feeling by squandering a myriad of hours searching for the “right one” and venerating “family time”. Hence‚ it is evident that love is a powerful instrument in numerous lives as individuals have expended hours fixated on enhancing the love of storge‚ love between family members
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