English 9A 30 September 2013 “Romeo and Juliet” Essay The play “Romeo and Juliet”‚ written by William Shakespeare‚ is considered one of the most famous plays ever written. The story is about two “star-crossed lovers”‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ who are part of two feuding families. Juliet is a Capulet and Romeo is a Montague. Eventually the difficulties of being from two families that hate each other lead to their deaths. Romeo drinks a poison that kills him and Juliet stabs herself because of this. This
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Who or what is to blame for the tragic outcome of Romeo and Juliet? Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet depicts the story of two star-crossed lovers from feuding families who‚ after a series of fateful events‚ choose to take their own lives rather than live without each other. The tragic outcome of Romeo and Juliet can be blamed on Friar Laurence‚ the family feud and the impulsive actions of Romeo and Juliet. Friar Laurence makes several irresponsible decisions throughout the play such as his unwise
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English Essay The concept of fate functions as a central theme in William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. In the opening prologue of the play‚ the chorus informs the audience that Romeo and Juliet are “Star Crossed Lovers”. What the chorus means by this is that Romeo and Juliet are controlled by fate‚ a force which is often related to the movements of the stars. No one can comprehend what fate has in store and neither did Romeo and Juliet. Fate is a powerful force‚ whether predestined or persuasions
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Tragedy of a City Poet and critic W.H. Auden once said‚ “Romeo and Juliet is not simply a tragedy of two individuals‚ but the tragedy of a city. Everybody in the city is in one way or another involved in and responsible for what happens.” Auden’s quote is implying that many people‚ even with the smallest roles‚ are responsible for Romeo and Juliet’s tragic death. Although Romeo and Juliet both played major roles in their deaths‚ they were not the only characters held responsible. This is
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Lawrence‚ 2.3‚ 19-23) An Analysis of Foil Characters within Romeo and Juliet A foil character is a character whose function is to be compared or contrasted with the main protagonist. Moreover‚ a foil character is used to heighten and illuminate drastic differences or extreme similarities in the main character. Furthermore‚ this form of juxtaposition when contrasted inevitably underscores or enhances the distinctive characteristics or flaws of the protagonist. Consequently‚ within many movies‚ plays
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November 18th 2011 Jennifer Romeo and Juliet Persuasive Essay Draft Everything in life happens for a reason‚ and ultimately fate has a special way in making it all happen. Within the tragic love story of William Shakespeare’s classic‚ “Romeo and Juliet” fate decides the two lover’s destiny together along with many other factors. The power of fate brought Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet together yet it also decided to lead them into their own demise. Ultimately fate decided
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Romeo and Juliet Essay Friar Lawrence (Ecclesiastical leaders‚ in addition‚ should be held to a higher standard.) 1. Self Interest(hidden agenda) -Friar married them for self interest.(See their household together) Friar Laurence‚ through his lack of good judgment‚ is largely responsible for the deaths of both Romeo and Juliet. Rather than being supportive of them and helping them disclose their loving situation‚ Friar Laurence took the “easy” way out. He succumbed to their desire
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WWI Timeline 1914: July 28th‚ Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. August 1st‚ Germany declares war on Russia. August 3rd‚ Germany declares war on France. August 4th‚ United Kingdom declares war on Germany after Germany invades Belgium. August 6th‚ Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia and Serbia declares war on Germany. August 26th‚ battle of Tannenberg begins. August 29th‚ President Woodrow announces that US will stay neutral. September 5th‚ the first battle of the
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Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a romantic tragedy set in Verona Italy. All three characters‚ Mercutio‚ Friar Lawrence and the Nurse play a role in the death of Romeo and Juliet. Mercutio’s self-centred personality‚ Friar Lawrence’s negligence in delivering the letter and the Nurse’s motherly love all contributed to Rome and Juliet’s demise. Mercutio’s irrational actions partly contributed to his death consequently affecting the outcome of Romeo and Juliet. Mercutio’s stubborn and self-centred
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Romeo and Juliet: Did Fate End it All? In the story‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ the two young lovers are destined to fall in love. The story‚ however‚ has a tragic ending. William Shakespeare foreshadows the theme of fate in the Prologue with the quote‚ “A pair of star crossed lovers take their life.” (Prologue‚ L6) Fate represents a greater power that predetermines events in their lives and is unchangeable. Back in William Shakespeare’s time‚ the Elizabethans believed that this power rules
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