Characters in Romeo and Juliet

honour and reputation. He shows how vital these themes to the plot and how much they influence the play up till the tragic ending; for example, the different social ranks banding together to fight the opposing family or when Tybalt wishes to challenge Romeo to a duel. The need to defend and uphold their family reputation and honour results in the many tragedies and deaths seen in the play. The first time the theme honour is introduced is in the opening scene, Act 1 Scene 1. This is where each…

Romeo and Juliet is a famous play of William Shakespeare. This is one of the oldest and best love stories ever written. It’s a story of tragedy of two star crossed lovers. Romeo is a Montague. On the other hand, Juliet is a Capulet. So their families are enemies for a long time so it’s impossible for any member of the families to be in a relationship. But Romeo was different because he couldn’t help but fall in love with Juliet. Juliet’s beauty made him realize that he never fell in love before.…

In the tragedy Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, two families, the Capulets and Montagues, have been in constant battle. Both Lord Montague and Lord Capulet’s children, Romeo and Juliet, fall madly in love with each other upon first sight. This causes many complications, however their love is so powerful nothing seems righteous until they are together. Friar Lawrence has a significant role in helping them unite throughout the play. Unfortunately, their lives are short, for both die due to…

Romeo and Juliet Essay ‘A pair of star-cross’d lovers take their live’ (1.0.6) Romeo and Juliet is a true tragedy written by William Shakespeare where both main characters take their lives in the end as an act of love in order to be together, forever.In this play, their deaths are at the fault of Friar Lawrence who, being an adult, a man of God and a trusted person in the community, betrayed that trust and kept a foolish the secret of Romeo and Juliet in hope that it would end the feud…

sometimes senseless decisions. Romeo of the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is no different. Romeo is a teenager who makes numerous impulsive decisions that have disastrous consequences. Firstly, Romeo kissed Juliet, a girl he just met. Just a few scenes prior to Capulet’s party, Romeo held the belief that Rosaline, a girl who swore to never marry, was the most beautiful girl to ever exist. Before Capulet’s party, Benvolio attempted to convince Romeo that…

has a role equivalent to that of Juliet 's mother and regards Juliet as her own daughter. In the beginning, the Nurse and Juliet had a loving, teasing sort of relationship but she is deceived by the person who she trusted most. It may be because the Nurse doesn 't share Juliet 's idea of love. For her, love is a temporary and physical relationship, so she can 't understand the intense and spiritual love Juliet and Romeo share. Also, when the Nurse brings Juliet the news of their wedding…

the writer reveals the personality of a character. Indirect characterization is the process by which the personality of a character is revealed through the character’s speech, actions, appearance, etc. Direct characterization gives the reader characteristics about the character directly while indirect characterization makes the reader think more in depth. All characters have indirect and direct characterization, such as Romeo and Juliet. In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare uses juxtaposition,…

The play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is about love, and reveals that people will do anything for the ones they love. No matter what the outcome may be. In the story of Romeo and Juliet many of the characters make very rational decisions. I think people can learn a lot from this story, words can hurt and not to make uneducated decisions. So, the play Romeo and Juliet, is about two young individuals who are apart of two different social classes the Capulets and Montagues. Juliet is a…

The climax in the play, Romeo and Juliet occurs when Romeo is banished from Verona as a result of killing Tybalt. When Tybalt insults Romeo, but Romeo responds in a calm manner, Mercutio to gets involved. As they fight, Tybalt kills Mercutio, Romeo then seeks revenge for Mercutio, who fought for Romeo’s honour and kills Tybalt. The Prince, Old Capulet, and Old Montague arrive at the scene; the Prince asks Benvolio, “Where are the vile beginners of this fray?” (Act 3, Scene 1, line 139). Benvolio…

William Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet, set in 16th century Verona, contributes to issues of identity still relevant in modern society. The circumstance of living up to their families is an issue that Romeo and Juliet face many times throughout this tragedy. As the book progresses the two lovers forget their family and follow their hearts. However, it is not as easy at it seems to bypass the ones who are trying to stop them. The state of being male or female plays a huge role in the…