https://padlet.com/kristianaristevska/j8td9mhtrwb0 en-us 2017-05-13 14:11:49 UTC 2023-01-24 08:32:46 UTC hello@padlet.com kristianaristevska https://padlet.com/kristianaristevska/j8td9mhtrwb0/wish/171617827 The Prologue firstly addresses Romeo and Juliet’s tragic end, asserting that these “star-cross’d lovers” relationship is “deathmark’d”. There tragedy results from fate’s opposition towards them, despite their personal flaws. Fate and death was also reflected by Romeo’s resistance, and his resolution to spend eternity with Juliet. The Montagues and Capulets feud, Friar Lawrence’s well intended plans destroyed by the horrific sequences of accidents, and the dreadful timing of Romeo’s suicide and Juliet’s awakening, all of which expressed fate and assists with the inevitable result of the lovers’ deaths. An example of the significance of fate is recorded below, roleplaying Romeo and Peter from a section of Act 1, Scene 2, in the play, and a description of its importance. ]]> 2017-05-13 14:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kristianaristevska/j8td9mhtrwb0/wish/171617827 kristianaristevska https://padlet.com/kristianaristevska/j8td9mhtrwb0/wish/171617981 Love plays a fundamental and dominant theme in the play. The play provides different types of love, such as physical love advised by the Nurse, genuine love portrayed by Paris, and most importantly, the intense passion and love at first sight between Romeo and Juliet. There love acts as a brutal and powerful force, replacing entirely other loyalties and emotions. Moreover, there passionate love in association with ferocity, death, family, and religion, all lead to the play’s tragic end. An instance of powerful love is recorded below, roleplaying Juliet from a section of Act 2, Scene 2, in the play, and a statement of its significance. ]]> 2017-05-13 14:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kristianaristevska/j8td9mhtrwb0/wish/171617981 kristianaristevska https://padlet.com/kristianaristevska/j8td9mhtrwb0/wish/171667282 Value and doubleness is another major theme in the play, as both language and value judgements possess uncertain meanings. This ambiguity is reflected by Friar Lawrence, where Romeo and Juliet suffered by his actions, even though he tried to assist them. An example of Friar Lawrence’s value and doubleness is emphasised in a recording below, roleplaying Friar Lawrence from Act 2, Scene 3, in the play. A description of its importance is demonstrated along with it. ]]> 2017-05-14 11:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kristianaristevska/j8td9mhtrwb0/wish/171667282 kristianaristevska https://padlet.com/kristianaristevska/j8td9mhtrwb0/wish/171672247 The play demonstrates that the genuine role for a man doesn’t reflect violence. It also provides a variation of types of masculinity. One being Romeo whom is continually questioned regarding his masculinity. This is further exemplified by Friar Lawrence whom criticises that Romeo is an, “unseemly woman in a seeming man”, with “womanish” tears (III. iii. 109-111). On the other hand, Mercutio provides explicit beliefs regarding masculinity. As Tybalt has an interest in fashion and communicating with a fake accent, Mercutio condemns his masculinity. Another instance is provided in a recording below, roleplaying Mercutio from Act 2, Scene 4, in the play. A statement has also been presented. ]]> 2017-05-14 13:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kristianaristevska/j8td9mhtrwb0/wish/171672247 kristianaristevska https://padlet.com/kristianaristevska/j8td9mhtrwb0/wish/172031235 Please note that additional themes will be posted, as each week progresses.]]> 2017-05-16 08:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kristianaristevska/j8td9mhtrwb0/wish/172031235 kristianaristevska https://padlet.com/kristianaristevska/j8td9mhtrwb0/wish/173927313 © 2017. No Fear Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, Scene 2, Page 3, SparkNotes. Retrieved from http://nfs.sparknotes.com/romeojuliet/page_32.html

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