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…In his play, Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare weaves a timeless tale. Although it is over 400 years old, Romeo and Juliet, is as interesting today as it was at its inception and my guess is that its appeal lies in its subject matter. Shakepeare picked…

…For this assignment, I watched Romeo and Juliet with Rudolph Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn. This filmed dance was taped in 1966 and everything from the costumes to the sets made it seem very dated. But, the question was "did the filmmaker capture…

…Monologue Juliet O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father, and refuse thy name; Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, And I’ll no longer be a Capulet. ‘Tis but thy name that is my enemy; Thou art thyself though…

…Is Romeo and Juliet's death a tragedy of two families or a tragedy of a city? In the following quote, W. H. Auden says, 'The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet....is not simply a tragedy of two individuals, but the tragedy of a city. Everybody in the city…

…In the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, mutual love and loyalty are the main characteristics of Shakespeare's ideal love. He also portrays the thought of making sacrifices in order for the couple to be together, even if it means forsaking things…

…Brilliance And Excellence Go Hand In Hand Franco Zefferelli’s 1969 blockbuster production of Romeo and Juliet enhances students understanding of Shakespeare play with extravagant sets, elaborate costumes and amazing acting. The sets…

…of that trust, thus turning the virtue into a vice. This quote applies to many of the characters in William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Several examples of characters whose good intentions mistakenly turn corrupt are Romeo, Lord Capulet, and Juliet. Romeo’s…

…"Some Shall Be Pardoned and Some PunishÀd." Who is responsible for the tragedy of "Romeo and Juliet"? There are many people involved in the tragedy of "Romeo and Juliet", but no one person is directly responsible. The tragedy is initiated…

…"Romeo and Juliet" and "West Side Story" are both timeless dramas that will live forever, but "Romeo and Juliet" is a classic that has a much more powerful and tragic impact on the reader than "West Side Story". Although both of these stories have…

…Was Romeo and Juliet's love based on looks, rebellion, external forces, or was it in actuality true love? There is no denying the fact Romeo and Juliet is a great play and an exceptional Shakespearean work, but upon closer inspection, is it a story…