Romeo and Juliet

Masculinity, during William Shakespeare’s time, had many different and opposing sides. The battle between the opposing sides of masculinity ultimately causes the death of many of the young male figures in the play. Mercutio is a scene-stealer and one of the most memorable characters in all of William Shakespeare’s works. It is through the character…

Lady Montague dies out of her depression over the exile of Romeo. Paris, Juliet,Tybalt, Mercutio, and Lady Montague died. While all the characters that died had scenes to show their death, Lady Montague “death scene” was spoken by Lord Montague. Theme Love: Wss- Love is shown in west side story with Maria and Tony. These…

There are several techniques exemplified in Act 1 Scene 5 that bring around numerous emotions among the audience. These can promote a variety of reactions, sometimes humorous, others gut-wrenching. Either way, all the techniques illustrate to the spectators how illustrious this play, based upon two intense lovers and the extremes that they pass through to…

In this essay, I will examine and describe the relationships of Juliet – the sweet girl who is in love with Romeo, Nurse – who is the minder of Juliet, Mercutio – Romeos dear friend and Tybalt- who is an enemy of Romeo. These characters are all from the play Romeo and Juliet, which is…

A controlling father, an ongoing feud and a gullible friar all contribute to this catastrophe, but, for the most part, it was Romeo and Juliet themselves that lent a hand to their own doom. The two lovers were fated to meet and die, but this never could’ve happened without their help. Had they been patient…

One theme that tips R&J off to be a Shakespearean play is the rivalry between and inside families. In R&J, a rivalry exists between the two major families of Capulet and Montague. In addition, there is a hatred children have toward parents. Juliet rebelling against her father can be compared to Hermia rebelling against Egeus…

In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare introduces many themes that he continues throughout all of his tragedies, including the language of love vs. the language of death. The balcony scene is the most valuable scene illustrating the language of love, whereas in the final scene of the play the language of death is used…

Love is a more profound emotional connection that is enduring and selfless. The relationship between Romeo and Juliet is based on true love. This is made evident through; family, friends, society and the fact that they are willing to commit the ultimate sacrifice of death. They stay true and persistent to each other to the…

Two households, both alike in dignity, / In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, / From ancient grudge brakes to new mutiny, / Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. / From forth the fatal lions of these foes / A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life; / Whose misadventured piteous overthrows /…

Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, is a story of two young lovers. These two hearts, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet belong to feuding families. The family feud causes them to keep their love a secret and therefore only Romeo, Juliet, Benvolio, the Nurse and Friar Lawrence know of their love. Romeo and Juliet…