Romeo and Juliet, a dramatic tragedy written by the great William Shakespeare, focuses on a love story between two members of opposing feuding families, in which their fate which seemingly is going very well, turns out for the worst. Romeo, the son of Montague of the House Montague, and Juliet, daughter of Lady Capulet of House Capulet, reside in the city of Verona. Their families (Montague and Capulet) have been engaged in a violent unceasing feud for ages and ages of time, until one day, two lovers, both of opposite houses, sworn to each other through marriage, unite the feuding families through their deaths. The two main characters, Romeo and Juliet, fall in love, marry, and manage to keep their relationship alive in secret, as their families have been in conflict for a very long time; hate between the two houses has grown strong and steady making Romeo and Juliet’s love even harder to share. Though these circumstances are at hand, the love shared between Romeo and Juliet prevails as they devise a plan with Friar Lawrence to keep their love alive while dodging Paris, a kinsman of the Prince who …show more content…
Despite what seemed very easy yet clever in the beginning, there were errors that occurred over the course of actually carrying out the plan. Two of the most grave mistakes that occurred cost the lives of not only Romeo and Juliet, but also Paris. The first mistake took place when Friar Lawrence failed to notify Romeo of what was to happen to Juliet (faking her own death). The second error ensued when Friar Lawrence didn’t account for Juliet’s body being held in a public place; anyone could visit making for complications that could possibly occur if Romeo were to encounter anyone at the tomb in which he
The play Romeo and Juliet' is about two families who have been fighting for years. When Romeo falls in love with Juliet and Juliet falls in love with Romeo, there are many consequences, including the deaths of a member of each family Mercutio and Tybalt.
Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, tells the tale of two young lovers whose lives end in great tragedy. What makes their story so tragic is that despite their love for one another, their families are mortal enemies. Conflict is a central ingredient in Romeo and Juliet's sad fate. Although their love for each other is strong, it cannot overcome the deluge of conflict that surrounds them. Ultimately they are defeated by the conflicts of person vs person, person vs self, and person vs society.
Romeo and Juliet is conflict and love. Conflict and love are both shown through characterization in all of the characters. In the beginning, we see Juliet 's character as a little young child who obeys her family duties. When she meets, Romeo, her character is taken on a rollercoaster of emotions. Juliet 's character is the source of conflict and we see this through her developing actions. Romeo creates Juliet into this powerful young women. Romeo is so important to Juliet that she does not want to loose him. Conflict begins to arise when things actually take off. Once they are together on the balcony, is when they both realize that they are meant for each other. That true love is true and that they are destined for the stars. True love is
Romeo and Juliet is a story based on conflict. The conflict in the story is Capulet against Montague. From ancient times, the two families have held grudges against each other. As the book states. “Two households, alike in dignity...from ancient grudge break to new mutiny. Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean (1.Prologue.1-4).” The grudge between the two families has led to fighting and even death.
Throughout Romeo and Juliet the theme of conflict is conveyed in many forms, mostly through physical violence; reflected in the era of the Renaissance where there was political turmoil and many European nations were at war. Shakespeare presents the theme in other forms as well; family versus family, sacred versus profane, parent versus child and language versus inner conflict. Conflict is a key in the structure of the play; it is highlighted in the beginning, middle and end. As an audience we are constantly being reminded of conflict which is reflected within the era the play was written in. The Renaissance was the 'rebirth ' of classical learning and was also the time when Science challenged many traditional Christian beliefs which resulted in Catholics fighting Protestants; the Gunpowder plot and the Spanish Armada. Shakespeare chose to dramatise conflict as it was the context in which he was writing plays. It is therefore arguable that this period was characterised by irreconcilable opposites in politics, religion and art. Nothing in the world can exist without its opposite- just as love cannot exist without hate, violence cannot exist without peace.
In this scene of the play, Juliet is met with the internal struggle of whether or not she will drink the vial Friar Laurence has given her as part of the plan. In the song the lyrics introduce with how “Some people watch, some people pray” “some people hope, some people pray.” I believe this is Juliet's internal conflict on how she is praying for a miracle for people to watch. The next line that the play reflects is where it says “Cause even heroes get the blues or any misery you choose we like to use and we were born to lose”. The plays reflects on how Juliet who is a main character or well Heroine of the story but despite that she stills feels sad and the misery she chooses is to fake
The play, Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, is about a tragedy of two star crossed lovers who want nothing more than to be together forever. “…Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, And I’ll no longer be a Capulet.” (2.2.35-36) Romeo, a Montague, who is young and passionate, meets Juliet at a Capulet party. When they meet, it’s love at first sight. Juliet, a Capulet, is a beautiful young lady tired of being controlled by her father, Lord Capulet. The two families are in a never ending feud that comes between Romeo and Juliet’s love. In the course of four and a half days, Romeo and Juliet plan their marriage with the help of Priest Friar Laurence and Juliet’s Nurse. After the couple is married,
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy that involves young lovers, their “untimely death,” and a feud between their two families. The Capulets and the Montagues war against each other. The feud continues to escalate and provides the background for the story of these “two star-crossed lovers.” This literary masterpiece is still relevant today since it involves parental ambition, family fighting, and young love.
The famous Shakespearian play “Romeo and Juliet” features multiple forms of conflict. Conflict is defined as a fight, battle, struggle or argument and can occur in the form of group, inner, physical or verbal. To gain a better understanding of the conflict that occurs in Romeo and Juliet, one must analyse the scene and discover the dramatic language technique used by characters. Techniques such as metaphor and personification are used to add depth and are found throughout the text in order to communicate conflict
"Romeo and Juliet" is a tragedy love story. Two enemies with a discord fall in love with each other and knowing that they could never get their parent's approval of their love they conspire to get married. As if things were not convoluted enough, more problems start surfacing making their position harder
The tragic drama of Romeo and Juliet written by William Shakespeare tells of two children of two wealthy families who are fated to fall in love despite their family feud. Romeo, the son of the Montagues, is an immature boy who craves love and is very impulsive in his decisions. Juliet, the daughter of the Capulets, is presented as an obedient, demure girl, however, she possesses a slight sense of rebellion and a maturity that Romeo lacks. These two protagonists meet at a party where they fall in love at first sight, and even after realizing the other’s family, cannot separate. Their ill-fated love will bring about their deaths, but will put an end to their family feud.
“Families are like branches on a tree, we all grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one” (Family). Romeo and Juliet is a play written by William Shakespeare. It tells the story of two feuding families, the Montegues and the Capulets. Their children meet, fall in love, and commit suicide. The characters Romeo and Juliet show readers and viewers that family feuds can create feelings of hatred, fear, and vengeance in younger family members.
Many might think it was originally a duel. A play fight from which no one knew who would walk out victorious. But this duel resulted in a couple of unfortunate deaths. It all started early in a Thursday afternoon in Verona. Tybalt started intensely arguing with Romeo. Romeo didn't want to fight the cousin of his loved one, Juliet. A few moments later Mercutio started arguing with Tybalt. They realized his anger wouldn't go down. Romeo then jumped into action and gets in between Mercutio and Tybalt. Mercutio’s words before his death, “I was hurt under (Romeo’s) arm,” (III.i.71). Romeo “this gentleman, the prince’s near ally. My very friend, hath got his mortal hurt in my behalf. My reputation stained with Tybalt’s slander,” (III.i. 71-74).
Late Sunday night, Capulet held a feast at his Verona home, in hopes of finding a husband for his daughter “Juliet”. But what he got was a visit from Montague’s Romeo, Benvolio and Mercutio.
A British tragedy set in 1300 Verona, Italy takes the reader on a journey through the difficulties faced by two young lovers from feuding families. Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, describes the lives of the two heirs to the Montague and Capulet households, two noble families who harbor a deep hatred for each other. Despite the ancient family feud, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love and marry the next day. However, their lives are thrown into chaos as they deal with incidents including Romeo’s exile and Juliet’s sudden arranged marriage to another man. Struggling to conceal their feelings, the characters face several obstacles; often making rash, unwise decisions whose results they must endure, their lack of deliberate thought in these decisions eventually leads to their deaths. As the play progresses, Shakespeare establishes the motif of haste as characters speed through events in their lives, contributing to the major theme that impulsive actions lead to unpredictable outcomes.