... my setting; however, I also wanted to reflect the differences in the two societies. "Romeo and Juliet" opens with the prologue revealing the fate of the star-crossed lovers and the nature behind their forbidden love. This entices the audience to become captured in the journey of these characters. I wanted to take a different approach in my adaptation as my audience requires mystery ... use the ones that would greater capture and satisfy my audience. In "Romeo and Juliet", language is the most important component of the text. Shakespeare used poetic devises such as sonnets, metaphors, so...

• Word Count: 2531
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... is trying to show Romeo just how unrealistic and fanciful his love for Rosaline is. Throughout this speech Shakespeare uses wit, puns and sexual language, which indicates the light hearted nature of the play. Mercutio creates an idea that Queen Mab is the "hag" who teaches "maidens" to bear children, this idea is highlighted as Juliet who was once obedient and ... that their private sphere of love is totally different from public life. Shakespeare therefore presents their first conversation via a sonnet, this was a poetic convection very popular during the Elizabethan age. A sonnets exp...

• Word Count: 1910
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School