Essays On Play

“Some shall be pardoned, and some punished. ” This was the verdict handed down by the Prince yesterday at the scene of the aftermath of the long-documented Capulet-Montague rivalry. With both houses suffering the losses of some of their most promising youth to love, lust and misperception, only one question remains: who are to be […]

In this essay, I am going to talk about Lord Capulet and his behaviour, the way he is, and why he acts like that. I will compare the way he acts in the earlier scenes, before Act 3 Scene 5 with the way he behaves in Act 3 Scene 5 towards Juliet. I think that […]

In his 1968 interpretation of Romeo and Juliet, Franco Zeffirelli seems determined to defy every possible public conception of the elements of a Shakespeare movie; essentially, it seems to be Shakespeare distilled for public consumption. This is not to imply that Zeffirelli is not authentic in his interpretation of the text and drama; rather, he […]

We are nearly at the end of the first Act, and at last our two heroes meet and immediately fall deeply in love with each other. The language used by Shakespeare here eloquently describes the deep passion that they feel for one another, and the audience are well rewarded for their patience in waiting for […]

‘Tis but thy name that is my enemy; Thou art thyself, though not a Montague. What’s Montague? It is nor hand nor foot, Nor arm nor face, nor any other part Belonging to a man. O be some other name! What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other word would […]

Impulsive Behavior in Romeo and Juliet By: Shaunean Burnett Impulsive behavior is something people can do everyday which can affect them for the next few days or the rest of their life. Impulsive behavior can begin with a small action, and soon result in a huge catastrophe. Whenever acting without thinking about the consequences, you […]

Enter Sampson and Gregory: Sampson and Gregory, servants of the house of Capulet, go out looking for trouble. Enter Abraham and Balthasar: Sampson and Gregory almost pick a fight with Abraham and Balthasar, servants of the house of Montague. Enter Benvolio:Seeing a Capulet kinsman, Sampson and Gregory start to fight with Abraham and Balthasar. Benvolio […]

Symbolism is evident in the film through many techniques Alarming uses to involve important aspects, yet adds a modern twist to make it current. The main theme of love is between Romeo and Juliet who are star- crossed lovers. Fate is experienced when Romeo and Juliet die together inside the church. Lastly, Christianity was highly […]

Love has various types displayed in Romeo and Juliet; Young love, Parental Love, Superficial love, and societal love. Romeo and Juliet demonstrates that it is love that fuels the inaudibility of death and violence. (OR PASSION? ) Love is referred to as magic Young Love Romeo and Gullet’s love Is dangerous, as R and J […]

Romeo and Juliet is an iconic love story which pits two star-crossed, forbidden lovers in a world where rival families oppose their affection. Romeo is a young man who has fancied an older woman named Rosalie. He Is heartbroken because Rosalie does not return his affections. However, In a matter of days, Romeo has seemingly […]

Romeo and Juliet are possibly the most famous star-crossed lovers in all of literature, and possibly all of history. Their fate has devastated and saddened readers from all around the world for years. Even those who have not read the famed play have heard of the peril of Romeo and his wife Juliet and know […]

Chin further states that they Were not even permitted, by law, to perform on the public stage, and Stanley wells, editor of ‘New Penguin Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet’ adds that “all women’s roles were played by boys, there is no evidence that any female role was ever played by a male actor over the age […]

William Shakespeare is a popular and legendary play Wright from the a Elizabethan era. Shakespeare’s plays have stood the test and time and still appeal to audiences today. He wrote classics such as `Romeo and Juliet`, `Macbeth’ and `The Taming of the Shrew`. Shakespeare was an incredibly popular play Wright during Elizabeth oreign as Queen […]

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. ” Romeo and Juliet is a play by William Shakespeare that is regularly hard to understand by most. William decided to put something in his play to make it more interesting and understandable. There are three literary […]

Analytical Essay Baz Luhrmann released the film Romeo and Juliet in 1996. This film evokes thought and emotion using sound and imagery. Sound and imagery is also used to show the struggle between the two rivalling families, ‘The Montague’s and ‘The Capulet’s’. The topics that will be discussing are Costume, Sound and Music, Lighting and […]

Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is a drama written by the well-known poet and dramatist William Shakespeare ( 1564-1616 ). In most of his dramas. Shakespeare utilizes what is known as Double-Entendre which is a spoken phrase devised to be understood in multiple ways particularly when one significance is risque. The prologue of Romeo and […]

A soliloquy is the act of talking to oneself, silently or aloud in drama. It is a convention. Playwrights use this device as a convenient way to convey to the audience information about a character’s thoughts, motives, and state of mind. Shakespeare was a great user of the soliloquy, the best known of his being […]

The two versions of Romeo and Juliet from directors Baz Luhrmann and Franco Zefferelli are very different from each other as they enhance the theme of the productions using very different methods. To achieve this, both directors use very different elements to create an enjoyable experience for the viewer. An example of the effects would […]

The film adaptation of any literary work or stage production has the potential to be a masterpiece, as demonstrated by this version of a well-known plot spanning from New York to Timbuktu. In this innovative setting, the inclusion of clever plot twists captivates the audience’s imagination. Benvolio demonstrates his authority as the men acquiesce to […]

William Shakespeare, born April 1564 and passing on April 23, 1616, created some of the most influential plays in history. Initially writing for small productions, his career grew to include royal appointments. What made Shakespeare popular was his unique perspective, depicting strong female figures who defied the authority of men. This was especially relevant during […]

Tybalt’s fiery personality in the play Romeo and Juliet centers on the intense hostility between the Capulet and Montague families. The audience is captivated by his aggressive nature when he challenges Romeo to a duel, resulting in Mercutio’s death, and ultimately leading to Tybalt’s own tragic demise. This event then leads to the tragic end […]

In the 16th century, Shakespeare needed to ensure his plays were appropriate for all age groups due to the theatre being a popular source of entertainment. The audience was notorious for being disrespectful and reacting negatively if they disliked the performance. Shakespeare’s plays catered to a varied audience, including individuals from different social classes such […]