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����������� Romeo and Juliet was one of Shakespeares early works, probably written in 1594-1595. During the 20th century put this play down compared to his other great tragedies such as; Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear, and Othello. It lacks depth and complexity as his later tragedies. Viewed from a fresh perspective the drama between the young lovers is seen as really awesome work. Aspects of the play that are focused on is the antithesis between love and hate, the handling of time, fortune and dreams and omens.(http://www.allshakespeare.com/romeo.php) |
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����������� Romeo and Juliet takes place in Verona where two families feud, the Montagues and Capulets. The Prince of Verona announced that death would occur if they were caught dueling. Romeo, of the house of Montague, is infactuated with Rosaline, as a niece of Capulet. Romeo enters the Capulets house by joining them in a masque ball (where everyone is wearing a mask). Romeo catches his first glimpse of Juliet, Capulets daughter. They fall in love and with the secret help of Friar Lawrence plans to marry them. Tybalt, Juliets cousin, finds out that he attends the ball and wants to duel with Romeo. Romeo tries to stay away from it since he is married to Juliet. Mercutio, Romeos best friend, takes up the challenge and is killed. Romeo enraged with anger kills Tybalt. The Prince of Verona banishes Romeo, he bids farewell to Juliet and hopes to reunite with her soon. The Capulets insist persistently that Juliet marry Paris, a cousin to the Prince. To avoid the marriage, Friar Lawrence gives Juliet a drug that will make Juliet appear dead for 42 hours. Friar Lawrence sends a message to Romeo to rescue her at her tomb, bur the letter is delayed and he hears Juliet is dead. He arrives there and finds Paris mourning her and kills himself. Then takes poison to kill himself while Juliet wakes up and stabs herself in the heart with the dagger seeing her love dead. Friar Lawrence and the Montague and Capulet parents came trying to figure out what has happened. Friar Lawrence tells all and they vow to end the feud between the families. |
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