Willam Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet was written by William Shakespeare, it is among his
many other tragedies such as, "Macbeth" and "Hamlet.". "Romeo and
Juliet" is one of the most tragic Shakespeare's plays. In the
prologue, Romeo and Juliet are referred to as star-crossed lovers who
are destined for death.
In Shakespeare's other tragedies, such as "Macbeth and "Hamlet",
although these characters are destined to die, the kind of tragedy is
different, Romeo and Juliet is a domestic tragedy, although the other
characters influence the outcome of the final tragedy, only a small
group of people are affected. However, in "Macbeth" and "Hamlet", the
tragedy is political; the outcome affects the entire country.
A tragic hero must be from a noble, royal or a rich family; they must
possess a flaw that will eventually be their downfall. Other people
influence the outcome of the hero and after the hero and his friend's
etc die, peace is then returned.
The play follows Romeo, the main character; he is the tragic hero of
the story, however he isn't the kind of character we expect to be a
hero Romeo, from the beginning of the play, is portrayed as an
immature character, having become depressed over Rosaline, Romeo likes
to make other people feel sympathy for him even if that other
character is trying to help him, and for example, when Benvolio is
trying to help him.
"This love that thou hast shown
Doth add more grief too much of my own."
He is self-centred and melodramatic, he wants to be pitied. He
describes love as a burden. Whilst he is in love with Rosaline, he
uses images of heaviness and darkness to...
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away to Mantua. She agreed. However, Friar Lawrence's letter couldn't
get delivered to Romeo because of an outbreak of the plague so Romeo
didn't know whether Juliet was truly dead or not. Fearing that Romeo
will do something drastic, he tries to send another letter although in
vain as Romeo had already received news of the death and was making
his way back to Verona.
Balthazar had told Romeo the news.
"Then she is well and nothing can be ill,
Her body sleeps in Capel's monument."
Romeo buys some poison but refers to it as "Cordial", he uses this
term because medicine is usually helpful and it will help him to be by
Juliet's side again in death.
"Come cordial, and not poison, go with me.
To Juliet's grave, for there I must use thee."
Romeo makes his way to Capulet's tomb to die beside Juliet.
Everyday there is something that one must interpret whether it is a book, movie, or even the news. One must come to one’s own conclusion about the information they are interpreting. For instance movies are mostly easier to understand then books though the plots may have slight differences.
William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. In the age of Rome and Juliet’s creation, many values of society were. different from those we observe in modern day life. Women did not have equal rights, fathers had a lot more authority over their children and arranged marriages were still practiced.
Although they are the basis of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, these main characters are dull, undynamic, and do not specifically appeal to certain readers. Nurse could be considered as a more interesting character because she brings her wit, drama and insight into the plotline.
Romeo and Juliet Although Romeo and Juliet become inextricably smitten with one another, they both enter into the relationship from different perspectives. Their love is strong, but each has their reasons for the intensity of their love. Romeo has just come out of another ?crush?. He has liked Rosaline for quite awhile, but things do not work out because the feelings are not mutual. Romeo sees that Juliet is a beautiful lady that he falls in love with right away, while he attends the Capulet Party. Juliet also instantly falls in love with Romeo, but it could be more of an escape for her.
William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet At the beginning of the play Romeo and Juliet, Juliet is portrayed as
of life: if something is meant to be, it will be, no matter what the
His love for Rosaline is great but yet she can not say the same and
“Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health, still-waking sleep, that is not what this is” (Shakespeare 1.1. 179-180). A string of contradictions explain the love story of Romeo and Juliet, a contradiction. Some critics consider this story a tragedy because Shakespeare once wrote; “the fault is not in our stars but in ourselves”. While others say it does not follow the standard Aristotelian form of tragedy (Krims 1). Romeo and Juliet can not be a tragedy because no flaw causes them to fall, the lovers, could not have controlled fate, and family and friends assisted them to their deaths.
In the play, Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare reveals an underlying message that points to the contrasts between youth and age that are even apparent now today. The youth of society tend to question and then possibly disregard the rules that are important to their parents if they do not have good reason to believe in these rules. The rebellious actions of youth can eventually cause their own untimely destruction. We see today in the headlines many instances where teens have followed their own unguided course bringing about tragic results. Shakespeare shows us in his play how these factors contributed to the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.
Although the story of Romeo and Juliet is over 500 years old, it is as relevant and appealing today as it was when first performed.
The character in the play, Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare, that I think has the largest impact on the audience is probably the Friar. Although the Friar might not have that big of a role, he was the one with the plan that got Romeo and Juliet killed. Some people might say that it was Juliet’s fault because she was the one that was so desperate for a plan to get her and Romeo together, the Friar had no choice but to go along. But still, the Friar was the one that came up with a plan. That plan might not have worked for many reasons, but the Friar didn’t think ahead.
forget,' and so we don't expect that by the next act Romeo will be out
William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The play Romeo and Juliet was written by one of the most famous play. writer William Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous love stories in the English literary tradition.
The Webster's Dictionary defines "fate" as "Predetermined and inevitable necessity; that power which is thought to determine one's future, success or failure, etc." In William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, his pair of star-crossed lovers (Juliet and Romeo) are fated to meet, fall in love, and take their lives. But does their predestined demise have an equally as important purpose? And, if so, should the Prince's final edict be carried out, and should any of those involved be punished?
Romeo & Juliet Romeo and Juliet is Shakespeare's most popular play. It is the most retold and reiterated since it deals with everyday aspects of life such as love, tragedy, and in particular, family. The roles of parents and "substitute" parents are important in this play. The biological parents of Romeo and Juliet are supposed to act as role models and guides for their children, but ironically, it is the substitute parents, Friar Laurence and the Nurse, who are only seemingly supportive of Romeo and Juliet. Unfortunately, neither the biological nor substitute parents could prevent the tragic ending.