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Shakespeare is known for his plays that do not always have a plesant endings, Romeo and Juliet being one of the few. In one of Shakespeare's most well known plays, Romeo and Juliet, there can be several phrases seen throughout writing that tell you that “fate” is at play. Simple phrases like “fatal loins” and “star crossed lovers” help show the audience that the deaths were meant to be, and nothing could have prevented Romeo and Juliet from taking their own lives. From early on in the play, the…

by William Shakespeare, the ending of the story would’ve been different if just the mere truth was told. There would’ve been a lot of differentiations in the ending if just Romeo & Juliet would’ve told that they were officially married by Friar Lawrence. “ Or tell me to climb down into a freshly dug grave...But I will do them without fear...in order to be a pure wife to my sweet love. “ (Act 4, Scene 1, Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare, 215). This shows how clueless is Juliet, and how the wise Friar…

that thy bent of love be honourable, thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow,” (2.2.143-144) Providentially, Romeo and Juliet recognize their longing for eternal commitment thus resulting in a marriage proposal. With the additional help of Friar Lawrence and the Nurse, Providence helps Romeo and Juliet complete the three stages of the marriage: The religious ceremony, the civil ceremony and the consummation. Providence allows their marriage to occur in secrecy. Under the disguise of going to…

When Balthasar delivers the news of Juliet's death, Romeo curses at their fate. He is angry with their destiny and fate going against what he wants. He becomes crazy, looks mad, and acts irrational. After saying this famous line, Romeo prepares to kill himself with poison he bought from apothecary to be reunited with Juliet. When Romeo finds out about Juliet's death, he yells, “Is it e’en so?-Then I [defy] you, stars! Thou knowest my lodging. Get me ink and paper, and hire post-horses. I will…

Tybalt and Friar Lawrence to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? Traditionally, Shakespeare’s tragedy plays end with death. That’s what makes them tragedies. William Shakespeare’s famous play, Romeo and Juliet, written in 1597, abides by Shakespeare’s tradition of a tragedy and ends with the death of the ‘Star-Crossed lovers’, Romeo and Juliet. But to what extent can Nurse, Tybalt and Friar Lawrence be blamed for the devastating deaths of the two protagonists? Friar Lawrence, Tybalt and…

in the city of Verona. In these two families the son of Montague, Romeo and the daughter of Capulet, Juliet fall in love at first sight despite their parents hating each other. They love each other so much that they get secretly married by Friar Lawrence. Many conflicts and problems start to appear as the Montague and Capulet rivalry rages and more death starts to occur with very close family members of each side with Romeo caught responsible. Romeo is banished leaving his new wife alone. After…

Imagine this: you are up to bat, in the 1947 World Series, and the crowd is chanting your name. Here’s wind up, then the pitch, you swing the bat, and the ball goes soaring. Going, going, going, gone! The crowd goes wild! You just hit a first pitch home run of a World Series. It Seems like an unreal dream, doesn't it? Well this was a reality for the legendary man known as Yogi Berra. This paper will uncover the life of Yogi Berra; covering his birth and childhood in St. Louis, Missouri, his…

For example, after Sony was hacked it was said that Jennifer Lawrence who was recently deemed Hollywood’s highest paid female actor, in the film American Hustle reportedly made far less than her male actor counterparts, Christian Bale And Bradley Cooper. Naturally many people especially women were unpleased with such a revelation and in response many called for change alongside explanations as to how and why this could be possible. Lawrence responded to the information gathered by Sony in an…

ghosts as ideas or acts that weigh down upon characters and “haunt” them, so to speak. The ghost in The Rocking-Horse Winner is the constant, unspoken reminder of the lack of money in the household. Lawrence uses this haunting spirit to propel the story and develop the characters. Throughout his piece, Lawrence uses the constant reminder of the lack…

contrast hatred and revenge with love and a secret marriage, forcing the young lovers to die tragically in despair. The deaths of Romeo and Juliet can be blamed upon Friar Lawrence, the parents of Romeo and Juliet, and Tybalt. To begin, Romeo and Juliet’s deaths should be blamed upon Friar Lawrence. In the play, Romeo is asking Friar Lawrence to wed him to Juliet. Friar is telling Romeo to slow down and think about this decision, but…