Claire McMurdock 10.A Year 10 'Shakespeare' Assignment 'Romeo and Juliet' Discuss the ways in which Shakespeare creates dramatic tension based around the transformation of Juliet's character. 'Romeo and Juliet' is one of Shakespeare's famous love tragedies written during the Elizabethan times. Throughout the play Shakespeare creates dramatic tension by portraying a transformation in Juliet's character. Shakespeare uses the Elizabethan times and society to help him do this. He also uses the feud between the two families ... sudden entrance of the nurse causes tension, as the audience do not kn...

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'Romeo and Juliet' Discuss the ways in which Shakespeare creates dramatic tension based around the transformation of Juliet's character. 'Romeo and Juliet' is one of Shakespeare's famous love tragedies written during the Elizabethan times. Throughout the play Shakespeare creates dramatic tension by portraying a transformation in Juliet's character. Shakespeare uses the Elizabethan times and society to help him do this. He also uses the feud between the two families to create dramatic tension. As the ... sudden entrance of the nurse causes tension, as the audience do not know if Romeo and Juli...

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... partly blamed for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet because of the many ways they affected the lives and ways of thinking of both Romeo and Juliet. The Nurse caused the deaths by her changing and unfaithful views on what Juliet should do about marriage with Romeo and then Count Paris. "Then hie you hence to Friar Lawrence's cell There stags a husband to make you a wife." (Shakespeare II. vi. 73-74). This ... Nurse would have told anyone about this marriage, it could have saved the lives of Romeo and Juliet. "No faith, no honesty in men" (Shakespeare III. ii. 93). The Nurse says this after ...

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... through the feud they withheld with one another. This story ends in a tragedy, unlike many others with makes it distinguishable and why it is also so well known, this isn't a love story, but a story of violence and tragedy.Shakespeare uses foreshadowing to portray Romeo and Juliet's fate which helps the reader understand the plot points that are to appear. They were not able to escape their ... destiny, but by using foreshadowing shakespeare helped us understand why. In the lines "I fear, too early: for my mind misgives some ... the death they have yet to face. Death is inevitable, but...

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... extreme circumstances, this scene reveals the results of past activities and begins a series of tragic misunderstandings and fatal reactions.   Transformations occuring amongst characters and their relationships with one another and the tone of the play are revealed in this scene.   Through language, Shakespeare presents these changes as well as foreshadowing the eventual tragedy Romeo and Juliet's death.   From this point on in the play ... 's enemy, she is willing to give up her name, the Capulet name, for this love of hers. Juliet says "And I'll no longer be a Capuelt." if Romeo wi...

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... on. For example, we must be responsible for our actions and how that may affect the lives of others. In the play Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet take on a lot of responsibility such as making quick and proper decisions like their plan to marry. There were many factors that lead to Romeo and Juliet's death. The three people that should be held responsible for ... their deaths should be Capulet, Friar Laurence and Romeo. Firstly, Capulet's actions and the decisions he made for his ... is why he is responsible for the death of Romeo and Juliet. Lastly, Romeo is ...

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... of character in which the lovers are punished for their reckless passion. Shakespeare's" tragedy is the tale of two lovers who take their lives for each other when their love is hindered by their feuding families. The forbidding of Romeo and Juliet's love proceeds through a chronological process that eventually coerces them into the waiting arms of death in hope that they would be together ... the list, will be there. The powerful nature of love can be seen in the way it is described in the terms of religion, as in the fourteen lines when Romeo and Juliet first meet. "If I profane with ...

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... be Romeo." (798). Romeo is telling Juliet that he is will to completely change who and what he is just to be with her forever. Therefore, the love and hate theme was especially shown between Juliet and Romeo. The interaction of love and hate was boldly shown amid Juliet and her father, Romeo and Tybalt, and Juliet and Romeo. In conclusion, it is one of the most predominant themes shown in the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. In ... the words of Juliet towards Romeo, "You live by th" book- (790)... Don't always stick to ... ...

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... with their love takes on a big issue. In the play, Romeo and Juliet demonstrate different personality. Of the many contrasting characteristic traits between Romeo and Juliet, their outlook on life figures significantly in the play. Juliet stays optimistic about the whole conflict involving Romeo's banishment whereas Romeo himself clings to the pessimistic attitude. Juliet is able to control herself and to see good things from bad situations: "But wherefore, villain, didst ... characters figures significantly. Juliet remains optimistic about the tragic situation involving Romeo while Rom...

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Romeo and Juliet Text Response Rome and Juliet is written by William Shakespeare. It is a story about two lovers called Romeo and Juliet; whose lives end in a tragedy. There are many reasons why the tragedy occurred. The feud between the Capulet's and the Montague's is largely responsible for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. However, there are a number of factors or characters that may be considered to be responsible. Some ... a Montague, which illustrates why the feud was the most responsible for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Friar Lawrence's good intentions to make peace, and to use lov...

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... possibly cause a couple of young lovers to commit suicide in order to be together? Since William Shakespeare wrote tragedies in which the main characters die, the star-crossed lovers in the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet had to die, but some significant events led up to their death and someone made these incidents to occur. Who is to blame for the deaths in the play ... that Friar Lawrence made in a hustle due to his foolish motives. Lastly, the Friar's fear of committing sins could be blamed for the death of Romeo and Juliet. At the beginning, Friar was afraid that the immature love of Ro...

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... this flaw ultimately leads to the deaths Romeo and Juliet. The definition of impetuosity according to Webster Dictionary acting or doing quickly and without thought: controlled by emotion rather than thought. Impetuous people do not think about how their actions may get them in trouble or danger or even harm someone else. In Romeo and Juliet, a tragic play by William Shakespeare, two teenagers fall in love. They come ... from feuding families that would never approve of their love and due to a series of unfortunate events and impetuous actions Romeo and Juliet both die at the end. Romeo...

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Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, was a love story that ended in tragedy. Many characters in the story acted before thinking, in doing this, they all led up to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. Three of the main characters that acted before learning all the information were Romeo, Juliet, and Capulet. Romeo and Juliet were secret lovers from two feuding families; Romeo a Montague, Juliet a Capulet. They fell in love at first sight and were married within ... thought about what the consequences would be. Every time someone did act before they thought, death occurred. This happened with R...

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Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, was a love story that ended in tragedy. Many characters in the story acted before thinking, in doing this, they all led up to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. Three of the main characters that acted before learning all the information were Romeo, Juliet, and Capulet. Romeo and Juliet were secret lovers from two feuding families; Romeo a Montague, Juliet a Capulet. They fell in love at first sight and were married within ... thought about what the consequences would be. Every time someone did act before they thought, death occurred. This happened with R...

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In the tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, mutual love and devotion are the main characteristics of Shakespeare=s ideal love. He also portrays the idea of lovers making sacrifices in order to be together, even if it means forsaking things that are valuable to their existence, including their lives. Romeo=s longing for ideal love is the primary driving force behind most of his actions. Since his love for Rosaline ... him through the emotions one would experience in an entire lifetime. The individuals possessed by >ideal= love are not the only ones who are affected by it. In Romeo and Juliet, Friar Lawr...

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Throughout time, there have been many tragedies caused by romance and lust. The famous love story of "Romeo and Juliet" is a perfect example. This play by William Shakespeare is known for the passionate affair between two star-crossed lovers that went horribly wrong. The ... tragedy in this story however, could have been avoided if Friar Lawrence had not been involved. The Friar's intentions seemed innocent and sympathetic ... or even their love for each other, due to the notorious hatred for the opposite family. However the Friar believed that the marriage between Romeo and Juliet would he...

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In Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," requited lovers fall in undeniable love that is hidden behind closed doors. Their most trusted acquaintances keep their secret and prolong their love, even knowing the consequences of doing so. The star-crossed lovers find no other meaning to life without one another and end their youthful lives. The consumption of a poisonous solution is the cause of Romeo death and a ... benefits what Friar Lawrence wants instead of understanding what the families want as well. It also violates the families' right to choose what they decide to be a reasona...

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The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet was one of William Shakespeare most popular plays of all time. This story is based on two young lovers destined to die with their star-crossed love. The story of Romeo and Juliet takes place in Verona, Italy where they live with their prominent families. The families of Romeo and Juliet were sworn enemies, which was on reason that their love was doomed from the ... beginning. Though out the of Romeo and Juliet, Romeo ... continued to make bad decisions that would change his life forever. The three biggest mistakes that Romeo made was going to the Capulet party...

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... her husband. With no one can be trust, she runs to Fair Lawrance, the godfather who married them, for help. They make up a risky plan, but unfortunately it fails and both Romeo and Juliet suicide for their love which ends the tragic story. Who or what is responsible for this tragedy? From one point of view, the hatred in human nature is the main ... love because of their hatred, third the hatred leads to the death of Tybalt and Mercutio, who is one of Romeo's best friends. The first obstacle of their love is their social background; their families are enemies and their parents hate each...

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Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare's famous tragedies. Based on the idea of unrequited love, this play shows audience cultural traditions and social attitudes that shaped the Elizabethan era of which the play was written. The Elizabethan attitude towards fate and love are very strong with R's constant reference to the stars. He says that his future is " hanging in the stars- and that he ... ® avenges M's death by killing Tybalt. Upon mentioning these values, the requirement of choosing 2 contrasting scenes to evaluate and dramatically direct was made easy. I have chosen Act 2 sc. 5 where...

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Romeo and Juliet was written by William Shakespeare in the 1500's. Romeo and Juliet is a story of two young lovers, whose love was destined for destruction. There were three main aspects of their destruction that included, the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets, the nurse and her betrayal to Juliet, and fate itself. The two young lovers knew that their families despised each other, and this is why they ... kept their marriage a secret. If their families would have known about the marriage, they would have banned Romeo and Juliet from being together. Romeo and Juliet both turned to ot...

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... her husband. With no one can be trust, she runs to Fair Lawrance, the godfather who married them, for help. They make up a risky plan, but unfortunately it fails and both Romeo and Juliet suicide for their love which ends the tragic story. Who or what is responsible for this tragedy? From one point of view, the hatred in human nature is the main ... love because of their hatred, third the hatred leads to the death of Tybalt and Mercutio, who is one of Romeo's best friends. The first obstacle of their love is their social background; their families are enemies and their parents hate each...

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... main characters. I have produced a list of quotes some of which we have already recited. These quotes give you an insight to the role Shakespeare wished him to play. On studying his speeches I noticed he gave a lot of good and bad advice to the characters. This advice is mainly about love. I do not however feel that he is qualified to give this advice ... to what it is like? The friar plays a linkage role in the play. He marries Romeo and Juliet even though he knew that it would probably end in disaster. He believes this as he says 'these violent delights have violent ends, and in their...

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... us important moral lessons. From the simplest children's books to Shakespeare, important, lifelong lessons are taught. Romeo and Juliet shows that even the best intentions can turn out harmful. Several characters in the book carried out well intentioned deceptions and kept secrets that all turned out harmful in the end. Even well intended deceptions and secrets can be destructive. When the nurse decided to participate in ... tragic consequences of all. The intention of her plan was to create the illusion that she had died and then run off with Romeo to live happily ever after. This dece...

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Two of Shakespeare's greatest and well known works are A Midsummer Night's Dream and Romeo and Juliet. In the two stories, there are many paralleled similarities that are very noticeable, and some that aren't as noticeable. First and foremost, the two stories are about star crossed lovers, one with a single pair, being Romeo and Juliet, and the other with two pairs, Lysander and Hermia, and then Demetrius and Helena, though Demetrius sought after Hermia love until the ... love spell with put upon him. In Romeo and Juliet, their ... ...

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