Because of the fact that Romeo is from a family which is feuding with Juliet's family that the love is tainted from the very beginning. ... She is passionate about her love, but remembers her adult duties and gives Romeo an ultimatum to marry her if his love is true. ... According to "Barron's Book Notes on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet," by various authors, "Because she (Juliet) is so young, we feel intense sympathy for her." ... "Barron's Book Notes on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet" also states," The best mark of Juliet's maturity is that she...

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Capulet and Lady Capulet do not know Julietis married to Romeo, a fact that may have, yet not likely altered thesecircumstances. ... The Friar, when he was down in the tomb with Juliet, who isdistressed about Romeo's death, could have saved her life. ... She did in fact wake upseconds too late just in time to see Romeo drinking the poison. ... The fact is that hate was morepowerful in a way that it beat love. ... But she onlycare about was Romeo did not get kill for the murder. ...

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Frankly, Romeo surrenders himself to God because he has understood the fact that he has had no control over his destiny. ... After Romeo killed Tybalt, he refers to himself as "Fortune's fool" and his victim as being "writ in sour misfortune's book" (V. iii. 82). ... Romeo likewise personifies the moon, calling it "sick and pale with grief" at the fact that Juliet, the sun, is far brighter and more beautiful. ... Another famous balcony quote is when Juliet proclaimed, "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? ... Juliet's father, old Capulet, forbade J...

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In Romeo and Juliet its fate that that stops Romeo and Juliet living like an ordinary couple. ... Throughout the book, eve as early as the prologue there is lots of information stating that the two families have been in head lock for years. ... Juliet talks about her love for Romeo and how it is fate that she loves Romeo who is a member of family that her own family hate. ... In Romeo and Juliet its fate that that stops Romeo and Juliet living like an ordinary couple. ... Juliet talks about her love for Romeo and how it is fate that she loves Romeo who is a member of family that her own family...

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In Act 3, scene 1 Mercutio and Romeo's cousin Benvolio "retire" for the night and commence discussion about "quarrelling." ... Mercutio means the word to be Romeo "Couple it with something" Mercutio means Juliet "Make it a word" Mercutio means Romeo and Juliet "And a blow" Mercutio means let Romeo and Juliet fly away. ... The scene is all about Men being strong and masculine as well as violence. ... I did not personally like Franco Zeferelli because it was boring and kept to William Shakespeare book of Romeo and Juliet. ... This film is very good if students want to watch the wha...

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The notes were prepared for use with an edition of Romeo and Juliet bound together with the book for West Side Story and in conjunction with a showing of Franco Zeffirelli's film version of the play, but they will be useful with any edition or production. ... Romeo and Juliet are often considered the archetypal lovers, and at one time "a romeo"--meaning a lover--was a common noun. ... Finally, the fact that the story is Italian may have fitted in with Northern European prejudices about hot-blooded early-maturing Southerners. ... Romeo's passion for Juliet is unambiguously erotic. ....

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In Capulet's household, young Juliet talks with her mother, Lady Capulet, and her nurse about the possibility of marrying Paris. ... Once inside, Romeo sees Juliet from a distance and instantly falls in love with her; he forgets about Rosaline completely. ... Romeo is a great reader of love poetry, and the portrayal of his love for Rosaline suggests he is trying to re-create the feelings that he has read about. After first kissing Juliet, she tells him "you kiss by th' book,"" meaning that he kisses according to the rules, and implying that while proficient, his kissing lacks origin...

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In every book there are many scenes that are good and have meaning but only a few that you will remember forever, such scenes include Romeo and Juliet commiting sucicide in Romeo and Juliet, Silas finding Eppie in place of his gold in Silas Marnar, and Bambie being shot in Bambie. ... Scout does not at first recognize that the man that had saved her and her sibling is in fact Authur Radley. ... he final scene in the last two chapters is also memorable because it brings out the theme of the book. In the beginning of the book there was a passage about mockingbirds are harmless and they do no...

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Every single word of his plays, book, and quotations have very deep meaning. ... "O Romeo, Romeo! ... To briefly explain the quote, Juliet is thinking about Romeo and his family ties. ... Juliet is asking why Romeo is a Montague. Although Juliet is unaware that Romeo is in the orchard below, she accurately points out a primary conflict in their relationship; their families probably won't accept or approve of their marriage. ...

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Two people reading the same book will inevitably finish with different ideas about what has happened, what the important aspects are and whether they thought it was a good book or not. ... The film portrays the events in the book almost exactly, due to the fact that it is aimed predominantly towards children, like the book, and on the assumption that many of the viewers will have read the book. ... This idea has been recently portrayed in a film version of Romeo and Juliet, where the action takes place in the present day, with the use of guns as opposed to swords and the protagonists getting...

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In fact, Anna declares, "I realized I had everything I ever wanted but nothing I really needed. ... Another example of dependency on men by women is in Romeo and Juliet. From the time she meets Romeo, Juliet is dependent on their love and nothing else matters. In the very last scene when Romeo dies of poison, Juliet kills herself as well not seeing any point in living without him. ... " (3) In fact, Bella is is seen not doing anything productive throughout the books. ...

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Twain didn't use any other person's perspective for the mere fact that Huck was the person between all the actions. ... He also wants the reader to understand the vibes given within the book. ... First person narrative is easier to comprehend and follow in your mind for the simple fact that the readers don't get easily bored. ... Huck talks about every single encounter he has with a person. ... The first impression from the Grangerfrod's, Shepherdson's feud brought a remembrance of the Romeo and Juliet play. ...

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The quotations of Shakespeare throughout the duration of the book also emphasize the emotionless society of the World State. ... John, in response to Lenina, calls upon memories of Romeo and Juliet as well as other plays by Shakespeare. ... An explanation of why John is so attached to the book beyond the fact that it expresses his emotions so explicitly, is that the first time he opened it -- at random -- he found a quotation that represented his mindset at that very moment. ... When being read Romeo and Juliet, Helmholtz could not help from laughing hysterically at the Juliet's plea to ...

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Upon a closer inspection, the popular musical, one would begin to realize that the production is actually an operatic form of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. ... As previously stated, non-theatre-goers were influenced to this modern adaptation of Romeo and Juliet by way of film. ... Romeo and Juliet is a love story that expresses how powerful love can actually be. ... This fact alone is what makes him so unique and different from other modern composers. ... The surprising feature of "Finishing the Hat" is how workmanlike Sondheim is when talking about his own craft. ...

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Romeo and Juliet is a classic love story which has touched and moved people for generations. What is so gripping about this tale is the love, the heartbreak, and the loss of life. ... In fact, it is much easier to write a good book about a controversial subject, than it is to write a good book about a subject, on which we all agree or encounter in everyday life. ... And what about those who are satisfied with their lives at the beginning of a book, only to find themselves teary-eyed and angst-ridden as they turn the last page? ... If someone picks up a book, reads the book, and is moved by the...

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In 1861 a chemical process was developed for making paper from cheap "plentiful esparto grass" causing one hundred times as much paper was being produced and the machine presses developed for book production could work eight times faster indicating there was improvement in printing technology in the british society in the nineteenth century. ... By this time, Shakespeare's reputation and status increased as book prices fell, therefore even the lower class were able to afford paper and now people cared for the work of the poet rather than the price and taxes of the papers. ... S...

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In the book Catcher in the Rye the main character is Holden Caulfield. ... His obsession is also shown when he meets the nuns at Grand Central and wonders how they react to Romeo and Juliet. ... This is another interesting fact about him. ... As the book progresses he begins to think more and more about suicide. ... He even fantasizes about murdering Maurice. ...

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Due to the fact of the time it was done the immoral of homosexuality is not present. ... This keeps the reader aware of the about the portraits importance in the film. ... In the film, the book of quotes mentioned earlier is seen on a table next to a black cat. ... He sees her plays Juliet in the play Romeo and Juliet, and continues to visit her. ... The fact that Sibyl plays Juliet in the novel is a way of foreshadowing her tragedy for a love in which she has committed suicide. ...

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I never understood the purpose of reading the boring Latin part of old English that was spoken in Romeo and Juliet. ... I will never forget hearing the smack of the book hitting my desk and the dust cloud coming from me flipping and skimming through the pages of a book that would eventually change my outlook on books. ... When I read this book about a girl named Susie who was walking home from school one cold winter and just when she was only a few feet away from her home her neighbor, George Harvey appeared to be in the cornfield as well. ... This book helped me to gain a more creative imagin...

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This escape from fact into a fictional world created by the writer is an opportunity for diversion for the reader and this is an important function of literature. ... In "Romeo & Juliet" by William Shakespeare, the play shows how old grudges can affect people's rationality and their ultimate happiness. ... This book was written to show the lack of justice when it came to dealing with prejudices. ... These books often seem to be written by an author who is using the book as a way of telling their own account of an event. ... "A Different Life" by Lois Keith, is about a teenager who myste...

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A Walk to Remember It's about noon. ... Morrie still has that young kid way about him when you look at him. ... In fact there are a whole lot of people who do those things. ... If Landon hadn't talked to Jamie and not cared what his friends thought about his relationship, he would have never have known about the amazing things that were behind "his wall" in life. ... I mean she got married at age 16 it sounds like a modern day Romeo and Juliet sort of thing to do. ...

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Particularly in the film "Romeo and Juliet" composed by Australian director Baz Lurham. ... Been appropriated in the modern teen pic 10 things I hate about you directed by Gil Junger. ... "So I"m supposed to buy her some noodles and a book and sit around listening to chicks that can't play their instruments, right?! ... "I didn't care about the money, ok I cared, and I cared about you". ... As universal themes that Shakespeare incorporated in to taming of the shrew and Gil junger appropriated in 10 things I hate about you is still eminently present in today's world. ...

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Her most basic flaw is the fact that she is biologically a woman. ... Although her relationship with Aeneas spans only this one book of the Aeneid, Dido has become a literary icon for the tragic lover, like Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. ... Though at times Aeneas's happiness in his love for Dido seems to equal hers, it is with considerably less grief and anxiety that he is able to leave her in Carthage and go back about the business of bringing the survivors of Troy to Italy and founding Rome. ...

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