Comparing The Song Michelle And Romeo And Juliet

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The song “Michelle” and Romeo and Juliet both have a male character expressing an enthusiastic response towards a female. The song “Michelle” was written by John Lennon Paul McCartney and is a Pop song,it was performed at the white house for the first lady. In “Michelle” the singer is expressing his feelings and enthusiasm towards a female character. The story Romeo and Juliet was written by William Shakespeare is a romantic tragedy. In the story a male character is also expressing enthusiasm and affection for a female character and takes place in Italy.When the sources are considered it is visible that men express their emotions poetically or creatively as a result of affection.In the song “Michelle” the singer literally says “I love you.(Doc

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