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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ROMEO & JULIET PORTFOLIO PROJECT Assigned on: ODD (3/14) EVEN (3/15) Due on: ODD (4/1) EVEN (4/2) * You must have a designed cover sheet * You must have designed dividers for each part Part 1: SETTING * Create a Timeline of R&J. This should have already been started. * You may continue on with the timeline you created for class OR create a new one. Part 2: CHARACTERS * Using your stick figure characters‚ choose ONE from each Act that you feel best represents that
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Aldous Huxley novel Brave New World shows that in order for a society to achieve a state of stability‚ there has to be a sacrifice of individuality‚ emotions‚ and Mother Nature. The government carefully engineers these conditions‚ creating a society where people are living “happily”‚ but at great cost. In the World State‚ the importance of being an individual means nothing‚ and people are slowly dehumanized. Being an individual in the World State is seen as a negative trait‚ because they have a
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married to the brave Romeo of the Montague family‚ the family whom you knew that I hated. O‚ but Mother‚ you must understand‚ when I first saw my dear Romeo‚ I just knew that we were meant for each other as husband and wife. There‚ you now know of my marriage‚ but you must also know that with it‚ we could cease the feud between our family and the Montague’s. This is why I cannot possibly marry the Count on the morn of Thursday. I pray to thee‚ mother‚ send me to Mantua where Romeo hath fled. Alternatively
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not fit for a king. Brutus stands out in the play because he is willing to kill Caesar for what he thinks is good for the Roman people. He puts Rome ahead of his friends‚ only people with a brave personality could do such a thing. Brutus is the most heroic character because he is honorable‚ selfless‚ and brave. Brutus is an honorable man throughout the whole play because of his actions and
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Romeo is the son and heir of Montague and Lady Montague but is also best friends with Mercutio and his cousin Benvolio. Romeo has a stronger bond to Friar Lawrence than he does with his parent and this makes the Friar the father figure of Romeo just like how the nurse is for Juliet. Verona respected and loved him; in addition‚ he was also a handsome man who falls easily in and out of love. During the play‚ Romeo’s character evolves from adolescence to adulthood as a result of his love for Juliet
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Influences in Romeo and Juliet In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet‚ haste is a large factor that contributes to the tragedy of the play. In many places‚ Romeo acts very hastily with decisions having to do with marriage with Juliet. However‚ the character most responsible for the tragedy of the play is Mercutio. His hasty behavior having to do with fighting Tybalt in acts two and three most influences the tragedy in Romeo and Juliet. Haste helps Shakespeare communicate his point on why making hasty
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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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The vast differences in societies got many thinking about the faults that lie within a society. One of the biggest faults that was discovered was the use of classes and the unequal distribution of power that ensued. In the dystopian societies of‚ Brave New World by Aldous Huxley and 1984 by George Orwell‚ we see clear faults through the oppression of the lower class by the upper classes use of materialism‚ instillation of society over self‚ and exploitation. Humans can only focus on one thing at
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A Love Story According to Shakespeare and Baz Lurhmann Romeo and Juliet is one of William Shakespeare’s most famous works. It has been interpreted in movies and films but it has not lost its value‚ and remade countless times. Baz Luhrman’s and William Shakespeare’s versions of Romeo and Juliet are similar in theme and the language‚ but have some differences in setting‚ time period‚ and character personalities. While there are a lot of similarities between the two versions‚ there are also many
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