Romeo and Juliet by Lane Broderson

Nurse

lanebroderson — 2023-11-02 19:12:20 UTC

The Nurse can be seen as a caregiver, as she was nothing but caring for Juliet. She watched over Juliet her entire childhood. Additionally, she helped Juliet with her marriage until Juliet "disowned" her because she only wanted the best for Juliet, even if that meant marrying Paris. Everybody sees the Nurse as a comic relief, as well as somebody you can talk too about your problems.

Romeo

lanebroderson — 2023-11-02 19:22:48 UTC

Romeo is seen as the rebel and the hero in the play. Romeo breaks many rules during the play, including murder and illegally marrying. Romeo is a main character of the play, as it revolves around him and Juliet. Romeo's actions lead to unfortunate consequences upon others and himself. Romeo is strong, courageous, and determined. Although, Romeo is very arrogant with his strengths. Romeo is a firm believer that death is better than not being with your love, as he would rather be executed than exiled from Verona.

Remember me

lanebroderson — 2023-11-02 19:37:17 UTC

This movie resembles two star crossed lovers based in New York. The movie resembles Romeo and Juliet when there is a roadblock that challenges their love for one another. In the movie, it is secrets that are threatening their love. But in the play, it is Tybalt's death and Romeo's exile.

Did the Friar and Nurse contribute to the lovers downfall?

lanebroderson — 2023-11-02 19:45:20 UTC

Yes, I believe the Friar and Nurse contributed to the lovers demise. The Friar and Nurse help marry the two lovers in secrecy, which was illegal. Their illegal marriage led to them devising a plan to bring the lovers together after Tybalt's death. All the Friar and Nurse wanted to do was bring peace to Verona, not thinking of the consequences it would bring upon the lovers.

Katie dear by the Louvin brothers

lanebroderson — 2023-11-03 17:10:50 UTC

The song relates to how Romeo and Juliet can't live if they are not together. The Louvin brothers speak of how if they cannot get married, they will run away. Additionally, the lovers in the song end up killing themselves because they cannot be together, relating to Romeo and Juliet.

Friar Laurence

lanebroderson — 2023-11-03 17:17:26 UTC

In the play "Romeo and Juliet", Friar Laurence's archetypes would consist of the caregiver and the sage. Romeo always turns to the Friar for help when he's in a tough situation. The Friar cared for Romeo his whole life, including helping with his love. The Friars importance in the play was to marry Romeo and Juliet and to be the one people trust to talk too. The Friar is seen as somebody who can fix all their problems.

What idea(s) does the author discuss regarding love and violence?

lanebroderson — 2023-11-03 17:27:38 UTC

When individuals have a profound desire for one another, it will ultimately lead to an increase of violence upon them . In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare indicates how Romeo’s love for Juliet intensifies the feud between the two families. Tybalt declares: “ Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe; / A villain that is hither in spite, / To scorn at our solemnity this night.” (1.5.61-63). As implied by Tybalt's hatred for Romeo, Romeo being in the presence of the Capulet's party infuriated Tybalt. Shakespeare showcases how love and violence will always be together in young lovers' lives, whether they accept it or decline it.

The Inevitability of fate

lanebroderson — 2023-11-05 05:58:00 UTC

At the start of the play the Chorus states that Romeo and Juliet are star-crossed lovers. When Romeo believes that Juliet is dead, he yells the idea that the love between Romeo and Juliet is against fate, stating that their love is never meant to be. Additionally, Romeo’s defiance itself plays into the hands of fate, and his determination to spend the rest of his life with Juliet results in their deaths.

Death

lanebroderson — 2023-11-05 18:57:06 UTC

Death is showcased in Romeo and Juliet many times through the play. At the start of the play, a quarrel breaks out between the two families, both wanting to kill each other. Additionally, there are multiple deaths between the families. Although Mercutio is not apart of either families, it affects Romeo heavily. Romeo's grief leads to Tybalt's, which furthermore leads to Romeo and Juliet's death.

Mask's

lanebroderson — 2023-11-05 20:12:46 UTC

Mask's can be seen as a form of secrecy or trying to keep things hidden. Romeo and Juliet try to keep their love and marriage hidden, as they succeed. Everything Romeo and Juliet plan is meant to be hidden from everybody, including their close loved ones. Shakespeare believes that keeping things in secrecy leads to consequences, as it ultimately led to their demise. Juliet never told her father about Romeo, leading him to plan the wedding with Paris a day earlier.

Rose

lanebroderson — 2023-11-05 20:40:04 UTC

Rose symbolizes love, passion, and beauty, but the thorns are a reminder that love can also be painful. Their love which was symbolized by the rose, kills them both. What Shakespeare is indicating is that love is a great thing, but it always come with pain whether you can handle it or not.

Light and darkness

lanebroderson — 2023-11-05 20:44:07 UTC

During the play, Romeo and Juliet never met during the daylight. They choose to meet in the darkness just so nobody can know they are in love. They know their families won't accept their love, so they choose to keep it in the darkness.

Were Romeo destined for their tragic ending?

lanebroderson — 2023-11-05 21:13:05 UTC

I believe Romeo and Juliet were never destined to be together, which is why they both had a tragic ending. Nothing but bad luck poisoned Romeo and Juliet. As soon as Romeo and Juliet met, everything went downhill. Tybalt gained a hatred for Romeo which led to Mercutio and Tybalt's death, leading to Romeos exile. After that, Lord Capulet arranges the marriage with Juliet and Paris a day sooner, making Juliet take the poison a day earlier. As a result of this, Romeo believes Juliet she's dead, leading him to kill himself.

Romeo states: "Then I defy you, stars" (5.1.24)

lanebroderson — 2023-11-06 04:51:34 UTC

When Romeo cries out “Then I defy you, stars,” after learning of Juliet’s death, he declares himself against the destiny that so grieves him. Sadly, When he is defying fate, he actually brings it upon himself. Romeo’s suicide prompts Juliet to kill herself, ironically fulfilling the lover's tragic destiny.

Juliet states: "Shall I speak ill of him that is my husband?" (3.2.97)

lanebroderson — 2023-11-06 05:13:52 UTC

Juliet is truly showing her loyalty towards Romeo. Tybalt has just been slain by Romeo, and Juliet chooses to side with her husband. Juliet was originally on Tybalt's side, and then she eventually switches to her husbands side. Love is truly shown in this quote, as Juliet is taking her true loves side.

The Chorus states: " A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life," (9.6)

lanebroderson — 2023-11-06 05:32:39 UTC

The Chorus sets up the plot for the readers, letting them know that they will die. Dramatical irony is heavily used in the Chorus, as they are letting us know something the characters don't. Shakespeare uses foreshadowing quite a lot in the play, as the lovers death is talked about frequently before the events occur.