Characters in Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet (1966), Romeo + Juliet (1996), and Gnomeo and Juliet (2011) were all very different. They all told the story differently and had their own individual strengths and weaknesses. Romeo + Juliet (1996) had quite a few strengths and weaknesses. I think the biggest strengths in the movie were the use of modern technology, the exaggerated storytelling, and the use of Olde English. The use of modern technology strengthened the movie because it made it easier to understand; when you’re…

In the play Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare portrays many different personalities in diverse ways thus creating good characters and bad characters. 3 characters in this play that can be perceived as good role models include the Nurse, Benvolio, and Friar Lawrence. The nurse is caring, loving and trustworthy. Benvolio is kind hearted and non-violent. Friar Lawrence is intelligent, wise and like the nurse, trustworthy. Throughout this play, Shakespeare clearly demonstrates these personality traits…

Act One Scene Five of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ an effective piece of drama? Romeo and Juliet is a 16th century play, written by William Shakespeare. Act one scene five is the Capulet party, this is where Romeo and Juliet first set eyes on each other, this is contrasted with Tybalt’s anger when he realises Romeo is present at the feast. The two main themes in this scene are love and hate, these are the same themes than run throughout the whole play, as announced in the prologue, Romeo and Juliet’s…

Romeo’s infatuation with Juliet is the reason Romeo and Juliet are dead. Romeo is the most to blame for the events that occur in Romeo and Juliet, because he pursued a romantic relationship with Juliet. Although Romeo knew there was a long standing feud between the Capulets and the Montagues he pursued a relationship with Juliet anyway. “See how she leans her cheek upon her hand. O, that I were a glove upon that hand That I might touch that cheek!” The quote means that Romeo wishes he was the…

One of the final lines in Romeo and Juliet reads “Some shall be pardon 'd, and some punished.” While this quote is well known and familiar to many, do people understand what means or what the speaker, Prince Escalus, is saying in this line? The “punishment” that he speaks of will not be by the law, but by the emotions of those involved. Is there anyone who cannot feel at least an ounce of guilt over the events that occurred, or is everyone free of blame? In this line, the Prince is referring to…

The play ‘Romeo and Juliet ' written by William Shakespeare is a romantic tragedy about the two ‘star-crossed lovers ' from Verona, who ‘take their life ' primarily due to the social expectations that are put upon them by society and the actions of the people who they depend on the most. The protagonists grow up in a strict society in which gender roles and family dignity are classified more important than an individual 's happiness. However, Romeo and Juliet go against this expectation in order…

Lawrence. In Romeo and Juliet, actions of virtue subtly turn into actions of vice, starting when the two star-crossed lovers first encounter each other at the Capulet ball. Friar Lawrence makes the decisions that results in the events that occur within the play. These decisions include arranging Romeo and Juliet’s clandestine marriage, and sending Friar John to deliver a letter to Romeo explaining Juliet’s faked death with the use of his remedy in order to reunite Romeo and Juliet; however,…

tragic love story written by William Shakespeare, known as Romeo and Juliet, (which is the tale of two emotional teenagers that are bound by their families’ ancient grudge), they’re influenced by their families which cause them to make horrible decisions which inevitably lead to their deaths. Both Romeo and Juliet were under influence by their family, and friends, just like we are today. However, the Capulets’ negative impact is what caused Juliet 's upbringing, and overall self destruction or…

Romeo Montague makes rash decisions and does not consider the consequences of his actions. He declares his love for Juliet and states, “Call me but love, and I’ll be new baptized. Henceforth I never will be Romeo...Alack, there lies more peril in thine eye Than twenty of their swords. Look thou but sweet, And I am proof against their enmity” (Line 75). Romeo would change his name and family in order to be with Juliet, and is willing to die if Juliet does not love him back. Due to his love for…

Renaissance Theme with a Modern Touch During the filming of Romeo and Juliet there were many bumps in the road, including a staff member getting abducted, but then traded for a $300.00 ransom, and the crew being plagued with illness the worst was when Baz Luhrmann Luhrmann reached a fever of 110 degrees. Through all of that Baz Luhrmann still created a great film by utilizing line cuts, and a modern setting to make the connection between the characters and the audience more sincere and strong.…