Romeo and Juliet, an interesting play written by William Shakespeare however, it was written in the 1500s and the play itself took place in the 1300s. A lot of people wonder if the play is still relevant to today, some people doesn't think it is, but some do. The two main characters fall in love despite their fighting families and their society both of the star-crossed lovers took their lives because they could not be together openly. Romeo and Juliet’s love were forbidden, and they died because of each other. There are many reasons that Romeo and Juliet is not important to today, however, it is despite the violence used in the play as well of social class issues. Forbidden love will always exist and people have died because of a loved one's death. …show more content…
You cannot choose who you fall in love with, or at least think you have fallen in love with. Romeo and Juliet had love at first sight, then they started communicating. “I have been feasting with my enemy…” (Act 2 scene 3 line 49) Romeo is talking to Friar Lawrence about Juliet and how he loves her so. This will cause tension between families and friends. The fact that they should not be together would make them want each other even more. This situation could happen in modern times as well. Say, a poor girl marries a rich guy, there would definitely be tension between her and his family. They could call her all these hurtful names just because they don’t trust her even though she could be the nicest and kindest girl you will ever meet. His parents could not approve of her and not wishing that they marry making is forbidden love. This could happen any day, anytime, any year, it does not have to be in the 1300s, 1500s, from forbidden love to happen. This could happen today. Romeo and Juliet is also important because of
Romeo is in love with Rosaline at the very beginning of the story and has just found out that she has taken the vow of chastity. Meanwhile Lord Capulet has given County Paris Juliet’s hand in marriage if he can wait until she is sixteen. The Capulets have a party so that Juliet and the Count can meet and he can then woo her. When Romeo and Juliet first meet they are at the Capulet party, which Romeo sneaks into. They fall in love at first sight without realizing that they are enemies. Fate brings them together and it is fate that they are enemies.
The story between two lovers whose families are diverse and hate each other “Romeo and Juliet” written by William Shakespeare. The story which almost everyone knows about and recognizes because of the storyline and because it’s written by the well-known writer in literature Shakespeare. In the text “When in Doubt, It’s from Shakespeare” written by Thomas Foster the author tells the readers “There is a ubiquity to Shakespeare’s work that makes it rather like a sacred text: at some very deep level he is ingrained in our psyches” (Foster 37). Shakespeare’s work is an important part of history which still lives on until this day and there are many writers who incorporate Shakespeare’s
The play “Romeo and Juliet” by the great William Shakespeare is a tale of love, hate and ultimately death written nearly 500 years ago. In this essay i will be explaining my reasons on why Romeo and Juliet should be included into 9th grade curriculum.
Many great works that have been written before 1900 are Shakespeare’s works. One of these is The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Some say that this work is one of the best tragedies of all time. Also some say that this still can be applied to daily life and is still relevant as much now as it was back then but, there is an argument against that. The argument is that this story is irrelevant. Especially since the creation of electronics and the constant changing of the english language people think this story is completely irrelevant to a person in modern times. The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is an irrelevant work for a person in modern times due to the lack of, modern english, modern love concepts, and storyline.
Considering ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is still being read, performed and has even been made into a number of movie adaptations, the play’s popularity is hardly affected by the estimated 421 years between the time it was first written and now. The themes Shakespeare incorporated are the major reason as to why the play is still so popular. The everlasting theme of Identity is a vital aspect in the play and is what ends up killing Romeo and Juliet, as it is their identities or more noticeably just their names that is the major conflict in the play, their families’ rivalry. Identity helps connect the audience as everyone has an identity and so it helps the audience feel sympathy for the lovers as they can’t escape the plague their identity has forced upon their lives. Impulsivity is also a prominent theme through out the play. It enthralls the audience which results in anticipation that leaves the audience not knowing what will happen next and wanting more. Lastly fate is a perpetual theme during the play. It helps the audience stay engrossed in the story’s plot as not only do some lines provide an unclear insight into the character’s future but also the inclusion of fate can help relate to many people’s beliefs as the idea of fate is such a talked about topic in todays society. It is therefore due to the themes of identity, impulsivity and fate that the play still relates to modern day
The Tradegy of Romeo and Juliet is a famous play written in 1957. Almost everyone knows this play is about two star-crossed lovers who end up taking their own lives. When William Shakespeare wrote this play in the 14th century, he planned the plot to be wrapped around these two children's tragic death. Someone would have to be responsible for their death. The two characters who had a major impact on Romeo and Juliet's death was the Capulets and Friar Laurence.
Romeo and Juliet, published in 1597, is known as one of the greatest tragedies is history. A young girl, Juliet, has fallen in love with Romeo; however they cannot be together because their families hate each other. This causes them to keep their romance and marriage a secret. However this leads to many consequences and in the end death. In the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare the secrecy helps develop the theme that keeping secrets will never end well.
Romeo and Juliet is arguably the most famous story about love in literature. This is in part because of the tension caused by the look the different characters have towards what love means and its role in life. These views were very important for the progression of the story. Their different views collided and caused much grief and sorrow for the characters throughout play. Many important events that propelled the story forward would not have happened without the various feelings towards love the characters have and how they felt of and reacted to the other characters’ view on love.
Through this tragic play, Shakespeare illustrates that love requires people to sacrifice many precious things, which can include family, friends, even life. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet depicts the nuances of human experience of love. Romeo and Juliet’s story is the greatest declaration of romantic love.
William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is a love story based in Verona in the 1500s. Romeo and Juliet’s families have been in a feud for years, despite that they still fall in love. Romeo and Juliet hide their love from their families and this destroys them in the end. Romeo is protagonist and tragic hero in this play. He is an passionate and impulsive character that makes him perfect for his part.
The classic play Romeo and Juliet by the famous playwright William Shakespeare is one of the most beautiful love stories of all time and has captured and inspired readers everywhere. Regardless of the fact that it was written in the 1500’s, it is still being performed and extolled today. There is a multitude of reasons for such continuance of the play. First of all, its everlasting themes of love and hate enable people to deeply relate to the story. Secondly, its memorable characters deeply imprint on the minds of readers. And lastly, above all, is its magnificent language which many writers today regard in awe. These three elements make the acclaimed play, Romeo and Juliet, one of the most timeless stories of our lives.
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet centres on the relationship between two young protagonists, but much of what occurs during the play is as a result of the inequality between men and women. Juliet’s arranged marriage with Paris, as well as the ancient feud between Capulets and Montagues eventually contributes to the deaths of their children.
Romeo and Juliet is a play written by Shakespeare in the 1590's. Romeo and Juliet are two different teenagers that belong to two different disputing families. Somehow they end up falling in love and wanting to with each other all the time. This essay will talk about how since Romeo and Juliet get married very young that it affected what happened to them. Also that they were expected to be together forever. Romeo and Juliet's marriage was much different than most marriages at the time. Also back in the times of Romeo and Juliet marriage was more of a commitment than it is now. And lastly there were more rules to marriage in the 14th century.
Love is an attachment, or bond to someone or something you truly care for. In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Romeo and Juliet conquer many battles together and they have trust for each other, which is something you need to have for someone you truly love.They are from two different families who don’t like each other, but they never give up on each other even through the difficult times.Romeo and Juliet stay loyal to each other throughout the story, which means that Romeo and Juliet are actually in love with each other.
The characters in Shakespeare stands out making Shakespeare relevant to many people. His plays are continued to be performed today not because William is famous but because his characters feel alive to the viewers. Today there are films that have been invented and have made modernised versions of Shakespeare plays. We got to watch the film Romeo and Juliet in english class, it was interesting and hard to watch because of the Shakespeare language but with the modern settings like the actors, costumes, made it easier to watch because you were being engaged of what was going on. Romeo and Juliet’ main theme Love is shown through Romeo and Juliet's relationship. Romeo and Juliet