... By some vile forfeit of untimely death. Proving that Romeo feels uneasy about going to the Capulet party but he does not follow his instincts. Even Friar Lawrence tries to reassure himself with prayers, yet he notes that: "These violent delights have violent ends." As Romeo leaves for exile, Juliet looks down from her window and murmurs: "Methinks I see thee, now thou are so low ... ,/As one dead in the bottom of a tomb." Juliet has a vision of Romeo dead in a tomb, which is where Romeo ends up in the end of the play. Hence ... efforts to change destiny is futile. Fate is a force that b...

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... love story of all time, in our time. William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is set in Verona Beach; a violent modern city of guns, money and greed. In this opulent world hate, rival gangs and families at war, Romeo (Leonardo Dicaprio) and Juliet (Claire Danes), are ignited by the passion of first forbidden love and Verona Beach explodes. Shakespeare's heart-wrenching tale of doomed love ... beauty, wit, furious energy and a worldwide, best selling soundtrack. A film that will kick you in the heart. Although it will probably not be considered a classic at par with the Zeffirelli version, ...

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... his way out of situations-- blaming religion, bad timing, etc., rather than himself. Then Hamlet mutates into pure action Hamlet. He rashly and recklessly murders Polonius. This was stupid because not only did he kill the wrong guy, but also managed make Laertes fumingly irate. The clever ... is evident when he admits to his scheme of switching the letters to Horatio. Pure thought Hamlet had the notion that he was above physicality and tried to escape it mentally, but in the end, this idea was abandoned. Hamlet moves into action. Now in the text, there is ... Laertes. Then Hamlet stops H...

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... Twelfth Night; however this scene focuses on the importance and duality of words. The primary action of act three, scene one occurs in the dialogue. What ensues is a brilliant example of Shakespeare's mastery of the English language. Instead of the physical fighting found in Romeo and Juliet or Hamlet, Shakespeare creates a playful bandying of words and wit. The result of which adds an interesting dimension ... to Viola by merit of her quick wit and clever thinking. The portrayal of Viola as a bright, self-sufficient, and accomplished female almost makes her a foil to the gullible and f...

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