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    What variation exists between Lady Capulet’s speech, “Thou shalt not stir one foot to seek a foe”, and a servant’s language, “My / master is the great rich Capulet, and, if you be not / of the house of Montagues…” (I.i.82; I.ii.85-87)? The main difference occurs in the verse; Lady Capulet speaks in iambic pentameter while the servant does not. This slight variation in writing impacts character development and the portrayal of social standing. In Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare reveals…

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    fellows that, when he enters the confines of a tavern, claps me his sword upon the table and says ‘God send me no need of thee!’ and by the operation of the second cup draws him on the drawer, when, indeed, there is no need” (Act.III, Scene. 1, 5) Benvolio is a very rational character and makes it clear with saying “And if we meet, we shall not ‘scape a brawl for now. These hot days, is the mad blood stirring” (Act. II, Scene I. 3) Benvoli says if they are both caught on the street of the…

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    “star-crossed lovers,” Romeo and Juliet. These two lovers are born from two rival families the Capulets and the Montagues. This fictional tale sets off in Verona, Italy during the 1300’s. When mistakenly receiving word from a Capulet servant, Romeo and Benvolio who are both members of the Montague family, are made aware of a Capulet feast and decide to attend. At the feast, Romeo and Juliet meet and this is what first sparks their interest in each other. However, the long- lived feud between the…

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    Star-crossed lovers bound to meet Romeo and Juliet are said to be star-crossed lovers, was it predetermined that they will find each other no matter what? Some people believe that predetermined destiny does not exist in life, while others believe that it is a roadmap that is laid out to life. William Shakespeare play “Romeo and Juliet” shows this very well. The fate that they have really controlled their lives and forced them together and the fate has influenced on there love for each other.…

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    might have been a way for them to get out of their marriage. Romeo and Juliet were always having some type of problem that would ruin their relationship and cause more harm than it did good. In the beginning of the play Romeo is telling Benvolio about his love for Rosaline.”A sick man in sadness makes his will.A word ill urged to one that is so ill.In sadness,cousin,I do love a woman.”(Romeo and Juliet 1.1.211) As you see here Romeo is expressing his undying love for Rosaline and how…

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    The One to Blame for the Death of the Two Lovers In the play, Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, it is about star-crossed lovers who ultimately reach their demise. The tragedy has a numerous amount of chances for a happy ending, but is stopped by a series of unfortunate events, the failings of multiple characters, and the foolishness of the two lovers. Although there are many characters that lead to the tragic end of Romeo and Juliet, Tybalt is the one most responsible for the unfortunate…

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    proclaims that the fighting has gone on too long between the families and orders it to stop immediately. After the brawl, Benvolio sees the melancholy and troubled Romeo and inquires about his troubles. Romeo expresses his woes and explains that he is in love with Rosaline but worries that she does not share his feelings. He even vows to remain faithful to her, but Benvolio reassures him and tells him that there are other beautiful women to capture his attention. Despite Benvolio’s words,…

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    At this point, everything seemed to be looking up for these fate defying lovers. They were able to run away and now they have a home of their own, which was a beautiful home at that. It was situated right by the beach. In the morning, Juliet was able to wake up to the sound of oceans waves crashing upon the shore and the sizzle of the seafoam as they receded. Often she would wake up early to walk along the beach by herself to enjoy to view and the serenity that it provided. As the breeze greeted…

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    The key part of a friendship is Loyalty as shown in Romeo and Juliet, Mockingjay, and the friendship of Dwayne Wade and Lebron James. During the worst of times when Romeo lies slumped in sadness his dear friend Benvolio still stays by his side in his time of need. We see this when Benvolio states “At thy good heart's oppression.” Romeo then replies “Romeo. Why, such love is transgression Griefs of mine own lie heavy in my breast, Which…

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    how the family’s operate In the movie its treated more like a business with big billboards with the family names on them. As usual Tybalt of the Capulets and Benvolio of the Montagues are the two leaders who either want to escalate it or resolve it. Meanwhile Romeo is being a lovesick boy dreaming about a girl Rosaline. His cousin Benvolio and his friend Mercutio try to get him out of that…

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