Romeo And Juliet Compare And Contrast Essay

The elements of reading a play verses watching it has similar elements, it also has its differences. Reading and watching a play both share the elements of having a setting, theme, plot and characters. The tone and language can be hard to understand at times, but there is no limit to the imagination one can have when reading a play. Reading a drama is only an outline of the play and allows you to visualize the story line in your mind. When reading a play you do not get the full effect as you would if you were watching it. Once you have seen the play acted out it puts everything into perspective and completes the script. Benefits of watching a play include scenery, sound effects, tone, music, lighting and watching the actors move and speak in action. The body language, different facial expressions and emotions such as funny, sad, sarcasm or mad add to the unlimited potential of the drama. All of these things contribute to the mood of the drama as well. Different types of costumes present and say a lot about the characters personalities. The difference between drama and other literature is that it is acted out on a stage in front of an audience. Plays are meant to be heard, seen and entertaining. …show more content…
He is known for his outstanding poetic language. Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love story and one of many pieces that Shakespeare has written. I have had the pleasure of reading and watching Romeo and Juliet, one of my favorite quotes from the play Romeo and Juliet speaks with great meaning in so many little words.

"My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite."

Shakespeare, W. (n.d.). Romeo and