... was deliberate; he wanted entertainers that not only could attract a contemporary audience, but also one that could make Shakespeare's poetic language come alive. According to an article written by Angela Keam, Luhrmann selected Claire Danes for the role of Juliet, "because of her ability to make contemporary the figure of Juliet." Luhrmann goes on to say that, & ... to use Dane's natural characteristics to his advantage, and reach modern audiences. Like Danes, DiCaprio's fame was on the rise, and Luhrmann used this to his advantage. According to production notes regarding Luhrmann's de...

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... more be found; Nor, in thy marble vault, shall sound My echoing song; then worms shall try That long-preserved virginity, And your quaint honor tun to dust, And into ashes all my lust: The grave's a fine and private place, But none, I think, do there embrace." Not only will her beauty be gone with time, but also her life and "worms ... intentions of his speech; to try her virginity before the worms do). Thus is all the affection gone with the entry of time, with his lust for her gone into "ashes". Sonnet "73" is a rather morbid tale, mirroring the ramification of time as a taker of yout...

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... Play-Free Literature Summaries/Booknotes from PinkMonkey.com"). She is a characterized by an uncontrollable spirit and a fiery temper ("MonkeyNotes-The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare-Free Book notes/Chapter Summary"). At the beginning of the play, Katherina is violent ("Free Barron's BookNotes for The Taming of the Shrew - The Play-Free Literature Summaries/Booknotes from PinkMonkey.com"). ... of becoming discouraged, Petruchio become determined to tame Katherina ("Lambs' Tales From Shakespeare - The Taming Of The Shrew"; MonkeyNotes-The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakesp...

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... of love, as well as the conflict and resolution that often accompany the emotion. Renowned as one of Shakespeare's most beloved works, audiences could appreciate the lighthearted tone and satirical notes. Fusing reality with imagination, he allows the play to "stretch far beyond the limits of the real world of everyday experience" (283). Several stories are taking place throughout, each of ... , Lysander vows to "end life when I end loyalty" (63). However, he abandons his promise soon after, as he falls victim to the magic of the flower. Although brief, the audience notes as his devotion...

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... to Lucifer the devil in exchange for 24 years of power, and Mephistopheles will remain his servant and he will satisfy his every whim. This agreement sounds rather strange (Marlowe 39), as it is senseless for a person to lose their life for the sake of power that is not eternal. The readers' attention is focused on Faustus' intention to use the ... ...

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