... entertainers 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, " ... ...

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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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