William Shakespeare 's Romeo And Juliet

As time passes, language changes. “The trouble is that most schoolchildren today don’t like him and don’t get it. And this isn’t their fault.” (Robshaw 401) Romeo and Juliet was set in the fourteenth century, which explains why it’s so different from how we talk now. The way Shakespeare wrote it was difficult to understand what he was was saying. Instead we have to stop what we are reading to research what it means on No Fear Shakespeare. People want to be able to understand what they are reading. Going back and forth from the two can be annoying, we tend to lose interest after a while.

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

1595? Has there really not been any better pieces of literature written in the last 422 years? Believe it or not, things have changed; electricity was invented, world war I and II have taken place as well as the revolution, and yet we still insist on teaching students literature that doesn’t apply to our world today at all. William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet should not be taught in high schools, because it uses language that is too complicated for students to understand, it takes far too long to teach, and students are taking nothing away from the reading.

Shakespeare's is one of the most read writers ever and his writing was so successful that not just one group of people liked it. He did this by relating to his audience using universal truths. . Human emotions are not something that change over time and they are also known as universal truths; love, hate, revenge, and envy are all examples of universal truths. This play was so successful that many other movies have copied the plot but changed the scenery. Over the past 400 years since this play was written the world has changed drastically, but the emotions and feelings in this play have withstood the test of time. This is why the movies, Romeo and Juliet (1996) and West Side Story (1961) were so

“Shakespeare and his work will always be relevant. He wrote those pieces hundreds of years ago and we haven't really changed as humans, have we? We have to deal with love, honour and adultery now - people were the same then, too - that's what's so wonderful and powerful.” ( Michelle Dockery Brainyquote). Many people argue that a work of literature written before 1900 is outdated and has nothing to contribute to modern society. Others argue that classic works are timeless in what they say about human nature. The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is a relevant piece of work for a person in modern times due to its way of showing how powerful love is, teaching how common suicide is, and revealing how rebellious teens are.

In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Benvolio said, “Alas, that love, so gentle in his view,/ Should be so tyrannous and rough in proof!”(1.1.165-166) Benvolio suggests that love seems nice, peaceful, and innocent, but in reality it can be disastrous and even deadly. A world famous author and poet by the name of William Shakespeare wrote The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet in 1597. Romeo and Juliet is known as one of the best love stories in history. There are many significant characters in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet: Romeo, Juliet, Benvolio, Tybalt, the Nurse to Juliet, Friar Lawrence, Mercutio, Lord Capulet, and Lady Capulet. The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is the heart-wrending love story of two people who want to be together (Romeo and Juliet), but they cannot because their families are rivals. In the end, the two star-crossed lovers do not live happily ever after. Instead, they both perish. Why did their lives end so tragically? Ultimately, the prideful and foolish actions of the Capulets and Montagues, Friar Laurence, Romeo, and Juliet caused their untimely deaths.

Romeo and Juliet was written about 400 years ago. Although it is old, Romeo and Juliet is still relevant and important to peoples’ lives. The themes used in it are the themes that people enjoy, Shakespeare invented a lot of words people use today, and good for education. Romeo and Juliet is still a great play, still has a impact and entertain contemporary audience.

When Romeo and Juliet comes up in school curriculum any observer can see students eagerly signing up for roles, puzzling over Juliet’s eagerness to marry a stranger, or rehearsing their own unique interpretation of the play. In these moments students are released from the usual monotonous class period and allowed to enjoy a timeless piece of literature. While some may claim that Shakespeare is outdated or difficult to read, the positivities of including it in ninth grade curriculum far outweigh any struggles of comprehension.

A classic love story Romeo and Juliet, tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers who do not live happily ever after. However, true love must first be understood in order to fully grasp the complexity, mystery, and passion involved in the play... "If he be marrièd, / my grave is like to be my wedding bed," Juliet says before she learns Romeo 's identity (Shakespeare I.v.148-149). This tragedy, written by William Shakespeare, takes place in the Renaissance era, the setting is Verona and Mantua, which are northern cities in Italy. Romeo and Juliet is a tragic dramatic play written in English in London, mid-1590’s. Throughout the play, monologues and soliloquies develop Juliet Capulet’s tone as indecisive, passionate, and violent which strengthens her immense love for Romeo so she can defy her family and accomplish the impossible to be with her lover. (III.ii.144).

How much does a polar bear weigh? Enough to break the ice. Romeo and Juliet is irrelevant in modern times because of the fact that society has changed; we are more technologically advanced, social status does not decide to whom a person can marry, and people are not as cultural suppressed as in Shakespeare’s time. Things have become extremely different since the era of Romeo and Juliet. It is a classic, it is just is not relevant in this day and age.

Romeo and Juliet, although written by Shakespeare in 1597, is a play that is seemingly timeless. Shakespeare writes in such a way that any reader can relate to the characters conflicts and feelings. He presents topics of love, hate, violence and power all of which are universal, and can be identified with by anyone of any time period. Shakespeare also presents topics of controversy, such as fate v. free will and true love v. infatuation. Both topics are always found being discussed and argued among critics. People specifically take an interest in whether the characters fates were influenced by a higher power, or if they were their own tragic heroes, responsible for their own demise.

The first reason Romeo and Juliet is relevant is because, it has taught us to treat others with respect, and that we should be nice, even if we do not like that person. As Shakespeare states through the character Benvolio, “I do but keep the peace. Put up thy sword, or manage it to part these men with me” (Shakespeare 1041). As seen above, Benvolio is trying to keep the peace between others, and not join in to cause more trouble, even if he does not like those people. Benvolio is also challenged by Tybalt, though it is

William Shakespeare, the man who’s works are read at one point and time by nearly all. The question is, should they be? Shakespeare was a playwright over 400 years ago. His portfolio of plays includes Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, The Tempest, and many more. He is known by a large majority of the world’s population, and he is considered a national treasure in his country of England. William Shakespeare is not relevant in today’s culture because of the changing times, the difficult language, and the unnecessary reason his works are still being read today.

The time from Shakespear to now have changed a lot. From the time then to the time now, a lot has evolved. Romeo and Juliet, back then, was inspirational and entertaining. People watched it in a theater and performed it on stage. Shakespeare had written that play for Queen Elizabeth I. Now, people watch newer versions on the television and they see it as a entertaining sad story that never happened. They are not able to watch the original play in a theater and feel what Shakespear felt when he wrote it. The original Romeo and Juliet was way better than the versions now. Just hearing about how the play was back then is what tells us that it was better. They put more feeling into it and more sympathy. From then to now, people don't have the chance to actually have the real life experience as the people did back then.

How relevant can a play written over 400 years ago be in today’s society? Romeo and Juliet is a play written by William Shakespeare around 1595. It tells the story of an old feud between the house of Capulet and the house of Montague. This feud could only be broken by the forbidden love and death of their children. So, because of the forbidden love, instability in youth, and pointless feuding, the story of Romeo and Juliet is actually really relevant in today’s society.