This is a paper that I wrote about the two adaptations of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. There are two very different versions of this film, the first being the 1967 adaptation directed by Franco Zeffirelli, and later the 1997 film directed by Baz Luhrmann. This paper takes you through the journey of these two films, their similarities and differences, and how with two completely different styles, the same story can still be told. ----------------------------------------------------…
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Romeo and Juliet was written by William Shakespeare and is one of his early works dating to the late 1500’s. It has been produced all of the world for an extended period of times, has been alluded to multiple time, and is one of Shakespeare’s most well know pieces of literature. For this particular review, it will be based on the film made in 1996. The film was directed by Baz Luhrmann and as noted previously written by William Shakespeare. The film won multiple awards: best performances on both…
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William Shakespeare's, “Romeo and Juliet” was riddled with many conflicts between individuals, factions, and nature. When this is mentioned, you will generally think about the most obvious disputes, like Romeo & Juliet’s forbidden love or the fight between Tybalt and Romeo. There are even more quarrels that you probably didn't even think about. The conflict I will be talking about is the hatred between the nurse and Romeo. The first showing of this malice is when Romeo first met the nurse. She…
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TOPIC ONE: LIFE OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Part A: Even today, William Shakespeare is still considered one of the greatest writers of mankind, if not greatest. He wrote many famous plays, including one being the well-known Romeo and Juliet. It is believed that he was born in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 23, 1564. His family consisted of his mother, Mary Arden, father, John Shakespeare, and seven siblings. Not much information is known about his childhood, but it is assumed that he attended King Edward…
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Novelist Sean Covey once wrote, “We are free to choose our paths, but we can't choose the consequences that come with them.” His compelling statement causes the reader to think about the results of their actions. (CI) In the same way, William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is an exceptional example of how misguided decisions lead to dire consequences. (GS1) While reading, one can discover how personality traits can develop unwanted repercussions. (GS2) Furthermore, it is evident that being misinformed…
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Year 10 Shakespeare “How does William Shakespeare explore one or two of following ideas in the text:” fate love death The tragic love story Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is the story of two star crossed lovers who are never destined to be together. However love has brought them upon each other in the most difficult situation for their two families Montague and Capulet despise each other and forbids their love, never approving…
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In the tragedy Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, the character Romeo portrays many specific and unique traits through the dialogue. To begin with, Shakespeare shows Romeo as imaginative and creative throughout the writing. "'Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven...'" (2.2.15). Romeo is comparing bright and beautiful stars to Juliet's eyes. Romeo is creative in a way that shows the similarities between his lover Juliet and many other objects of beauty. Following that, Romeo is shown as very…
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Romeo and Juliet Paper Love and hatred can cause people to do pretty foolish actions in the moment. These extreme feelings can change one’s thoughts and influence them immediately. The play Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It tells the story of two lovers who come from feuding families these strong emotions lead Romeo to be an impatient and careless character. Romeo Montague is loyal to his friends in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet through the use of his language and…
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Paris, a relative of the prince, asks Capulet If he can marry his daughter, Juliet. Capulet however, feels that Juliet is way too young to be married. “Of honorable reckoning are you both, and pity ‘tis you lived at odds so long. But now my lord, what say you to my suit” (1.2.4-6) Capulet has very high hopes for Juliet's future because she is the only child he has left alive. He doesn’t want her to become too overwhelmed and suggests that she still needs a couple of years until Marriage. He gives…
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Romeo and Juliet are rushing into marriage to fast. Not only were their many warnings, but many of the characters had realized that Romeo and Juliet were moving too fast by being blinded by love and short sighted. When Romeo was talking to Friar Lawrence about how he forgot about his old Rosaline, Romeo wanted to marry Juliet right away. Friar Lawrence had replied saying “your men's love then lies not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes” (2.3.71-72). When Romeo had went through everything…
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