Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

Does love really conquer all or is it destiny who determines the lover’s fate? Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare, Play, is a story about two “star-crossed lovers” (Shakespeare Prologue.6) whose love is fatal because of their opposing families and misfortunate events lead the couple to their death. In Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare uses the motif of destiny to suggest that destiny is inevitable because everyone has their own fate for a reason which cannot be altered no matter the great lengths taken.

How effective is Luhrmann’s film Romeo and Juliet as a modern day appropriation of Shakespeare's play you ask? Baz Luhrmann's appropriation of the original play of “Romeo And Juliet” is highly effective as it is modernized to meet the interests and expectations of a 20th century teenage audience. Throughout the original 16th century play, Shakespeare develops the themes of family rivalry and love. The theme of family rivalry has been implemented into the original play through the conflict between two powerful families in the city of Verona. Throughout his appropriation of the play, Baz Luhrmann successfully preserves the same concept of family rivalry but modernises it by portraying the two families as two large business corporations and brands who are constantly in competition with each other. Shakespeare implements the theme of love through main character Romeo being made to resemble and fulfil the role of a typical "Petrarchan lover". Luhrmann also effectively integrates the theme of love through his successful use of filmic techniques to illustrate the unbreakable love between Romeo and Juliet whose love resembles and portrays the characteristics of a 20th century relationship. Using these modern elements, Luhrmann’s film effectively appeals to the contemporary teenage audience whilst powerfully conveying the themes of family rivalry and love. These adaptations made by Luhrmann in his film create a more comprehensible meaning as teenagers can relate to the film with a

The everyday question is Romeo and Juliet still relevant? Romeo and Juliet is still relevant in today’s society because of the modern day themes throughout the book and the known acts of teenage

Romeo and Juliet is relevant in modern times because people are still blinded by love. Shakespeare reveals this when he has Romeo state “ Tis torture and not mercy heaven is where Juliet lives” (Shakespeare). Romeo just got told by Friar Lawrence of his punishment for killing Tybalt and that the Prince had given him mercy and just banished him instead of killing him. Romeo

SAMPSON A dog of that house shall move me to stand. I will take the wall of any man or maid of Montague’s.

Everyone knows the story: amidst the fighting of two families, a girl meets the guy of her dreams, within a day they are married and, later, they kill themselves. Some people believe that Romeo and Juliet promotes unacceptable behavior in teens; however, it is a very important part of the ninth grade language arts education because it has global influence and teaches lessons to people.

Is Romeo and Juliet is it still relevant in today’s society? The answer is obliviously yes. Romeo and Juliet is a play written by William Shakespeare in 1564. Even though, many would say that Romeo and Juliet are no longer relevant, but Romeo and Juliet are still very much relevant in todays society as it was back then. Romeo and Juliet is still relevant because love, suicide over love, and rivalry’s are still very much a ting now just like back then.

The themes found within Romeo and Juliet can relate to contemporary society greatly. The themes in the text include hatred, love, ignorance, the power of fate, revenge, star-crossed lovers, forgiveness, overcoming adversity, and separation from loved ones. William Shakespeare included these themes so the play can be interesting to several age groups and so the audience can relate to world’s history (and in this case future). Clearly, his intention of the production appealing to several age groups followed through because his themes continued to appeal to people in our current time. in our society is revenge- an eye for an

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. The play is about two young lovers who commit suicide in despair. Although the play discusses serious and sensitive topics, I believe Romeo and Juliet should be taught to high school students because Shakespeare was one of the most influential playwrights of all time. The play also provides priceless skills and knowledge, and increases students skill in understanding text based on context clues.

Romeo and Juliet in Our Society? In the William Shakespeare’s The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is about love, passion, and emotion, Two young teenagers show compassion to each other. The feuding of the families leads to the children’s death.

One would think that aged work does not apply to modern times. But there are some lesson we could learn from these older works. Romeo and Juliet is a relevant work for a person in modern society due to its portrayal of love, hate, and deception like none other modern work. This teaches us what love was meant to be. It also shows how these concepts such as love have changed for bad.

Shakespeare sends a very important message in Romeo and Juliet. It may not have the “happy ending” that most people expect out of a play, but behind the confusing plot twists is a very realistic story. Shakespeare didn’t want to give us a fantasy. He wanted to give us the truth. He wanted to demonstrate the serious danger behind the power of “the teenage crush.”

The story of Romeo and Juliet can be compared to modern lives of teenagers, by comparing their actions, personalities and emotions.

♥ On the Romantic Representation of Romeo ♥ (An examination of the accuracy of Shakespeare’s portrayal of a teenage boy in love) Shakespeare was renowned for his works concerning love. Many of his illustrious sonnets were centered around this romantic theme, including the prominent oeuvres Sonnet 18 and Sonnet 130. The former described love as an idyllic and blithe sentiment, altogether ostensible. The latter showed the author’s ingenuity, as it was a clear satire on the typical love affair of the period.

It’s easy to see how Romeo and Juliet are still relevant in today’s society. Of course, it may be true that the language is quite confusing, it doesn’t change the meaning of their words. Moreover, just because arranged marriages are not a normal practice in America doesn’t mean the larger issues presented in Shakespeare’s tragic tale are not. So, from the forbidden love to the instability in youth to feuding, this 400 plus year old play is still relevant in today’s society. In fact, considering our track record, I’m willing to bet it always will