Romeo and Juliet Comparison by Alexander Hroza https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258 Baz Luhrmann's 1996 compared to Zeffirelli 1968 en-us 2023-05-08 21:14:56 UTC 2025-11-15 07:35:34 UTC hello@padlet.com The Alter alexanderhroza https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2583028908 In the original script, Romeo arrives at the Capulet tomb where Juliet lies dead. Unaware that She has taken a sleeping potion. Romeo Griefs about her death and takes the poison, but at his last breath, Juliet awakens from her sleep and discovers that Romeo is dead. Grief-stricken, she decides to take her own life as well, using Romeo's dagger to stab herself.

In Luhrmann's version, Romeo finds Juliet laid out on an altar. Romeo drinks the poison and dies next to her body. Juliet wakes up just as Romeo is dying, and the two share a final kiss before she stabs herself with Romeo's dagger. The film changes by modernizing the language, updating the setting to an urban environment, and rearranging certain scenes.

In Zeffirelli's version, Romeo drinks the poison and dies, Juliet wakes up just as he takes his last breath, and the two share a final kiss before Juliet stabs herself with Romeo's dagger.


Overall, both versions of Act V Scene III capture the tragic end to the story, with each adaptation bringing its own unique interpretation to the scene. While Luhrmann's version is more stylized and modern, Zeffirelli's version is more traditional and faithful to the original text.

]]> 2023-05-09 02:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2583028908 alexanderhroza https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2586098105  
In Luhrmann's version, the scene takes place in a modern church. The church is scattered with religious imagery and statues. The setting is dim and all the candles create a haunting atmosphere.


Zeffirelli - The setting is more like the original text in its traditional and Renaissance era compared to Luhrmann's. The tomb has religious symbols of the specific time period. The setting is dim and melancholic throughout the whole scene.

The original text sets the setting in a traditional dark and gloomy tomb. The atmosphere is quiet]]> 2023-05-10 21:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2586098105 Paris alexanderhroza https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2586351302 Paris arrives at the Capulet tomb to mourn Juliet's supposed death and lay flowers at her tomb. However, he encounters Romeo, who is already there mourning over Juliet's supposed death as well. Paris does not know that Romeo has already married Juliet and is unaware of the events. Recognizing Romeo as a Montague and Juliet's sworn enemy, Paris challenges him to a duel. Romeo initially tries to avoid the fight, but Paris persists and the two engage in a swordfight. In the end, Romeo kills Paris, who dies at Juliet's tomb.
In Luhrmann's version, Paris arrives at the Capulet tomb to lay flowers at Juliet's tomb. He Encounters Romeo, who is there to mourn Juliet's death. Paris mistakes Romeo's presence as an attempt to desecrate the tomb and then challenges him to a duel. Romeo, consumed with grief and despair, kills Paris in the fight.

In Zeffirelli's version, Paris arrives at the Capulet tomb to lay flowers for Juliet, but Romeo is already there Confronting Paris. Paris knowing Romeo as a Montague and Juliet's sworn enemy, challenges him to a duel. Romeo tries to avoid the fight, but Paris wants the fight. Romeo kills Paris, who dies at Juliet's tomb.
]]> 2023-05-11 01:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2586351302 After deaths alexanderhroza https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2586510869 After the tragic deaths of the dead couple, the aftermath is filled with sorrow and sadness. They have realized the tragic consequences of their feud. The prince arrives and delivers a speech to the families, telling them that they should put an end to their feud once and for all.

In Luhrmann's version,  The arrival of the families is accompanied by a sense of chaos almost reaching the boiling point. The Prince arrives and delivers a strong statement to the families, who are finally moved to end their long-standing feud

In Zeffirelli's version, The Capulet and Montague families arrive at the tomb, sadness is everywhere. This is further explained in the dialogue. The Prince arrives and delivers his speech. ]]> 2023-05-11 04:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2586510869 "O, here/Will I set up my everlasting rest,/And shake the yoke of inauspicious stars/From this world-wearied flesh." alexanderhroza https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2588213487 This line is spoken by Romeo as he is about to take his own life beside Juliet's supposed dead body because he thought that Juliet is dead.

In the original text, the line is delivered in a solemn tone, with Romeo expressing his need to be released from his calamity.

In Luhrmann's version, the line can come off as much stronger than the Original and Zeffirelli's version because of its high energy and the sense to rush things. This line can be seen as more modern because of how they changed the dialogue in more modern ways.

In Zefiirelli's version, the line is said similar to the original text. Romeo says this line as he approaches Juliet's body unlike how he says it after he found the body.]]> 2023-05-12 05:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2588213487 "O happy dagger!/This is thy sheath; there rust, and let me die." alexanderhroza https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2592154279 This line is spoken by Juliet as she takes her own life with Romeo's dagger. 

Luhrmann - Juliet delivers it as more of a sense of desperation and determination. She speaks in sorrow. This line is intense and quick.

Zeffirelli's - Juliet delivers it as more subdued. She speaks the words softly instead of intensely and said with relief from all her troubles.

Original text - Juliet delivers it with acceptance and finality. She knows that it will bring her to Romeo because that's the only way she will be reunited back with him. Juliet speaks to embrace her death.]]> 2023-05-16 01:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2592154279 "For never was a story of more woe/Than this of Juliet and her Romeo." alexanderhroza https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2592166139 This line is spoken by the Prince at the end of the play.

Zeffirelli's - The Prince delivers the line with a sorrowful tone. The line is spoken softly and with a sense of solemnity to get the audience to feel the devastation.

Luhrmann's - The Prince delivers the line with more of an intense tone and forcefulness. The Prince shouts this line, filled with anger to both families. He speaks for the urgent change.

Original text - Spoken with sorrow like Zeffirelli's version. He speaks for the grief and loss of what the deaths have caused them. Emphasizes the tragic nature of the story.]]> 2023-05-16 01:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2592166139 Determination - Romeo alexanderhroza https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2592170422 Luhrmann - Romeo's determination is shown with high energy and urgency. His decision to kill himself is driven by a sense of urgency and a desire to be with Juliet.

Zeffirelli - Romeo's determination to be with Juliet in death is shown by his acceptance to die for Juliet and be with her forever which is different from Luhrmann.

Original script - Romeo's determination to be with Juliet is shown through his decisions and actions. His voice and actions show a sense of resolve.]]> 2023-05-16 01:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2592170422 Devotion - Juliet alexanderhroza https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2592172054 Luhrmann - Juliet's devotion to Romeo is shown through her commitment to be with Romeo in death. Her decision to take her life shows her commitment to her love for Romeo.

Zeffirelli - Juliet's devotion to Romeo is shown by a sense of quiet sadness, which is different from both films because both are intense scenes.

Original - Juliet's devotion to Romeo is shown when she takes her own life. Like Luhrmann's version, she is committed to Romeo and her love passes death.]]> 2023-05-16 01:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2592172054 Compassion - Friar Laurence alexanderhroza https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2592173146 Luhrmann - Not very shown in this film but has some parts that show compassion such as Friar's attempts to help the lovers.

Zeffirelli -  Similar to Luhrmann's version, compassion is not very shown in this scene.

Original - Friar shows compassion towards Romeo when he finds out that Romeo is back in town. Friar quickly rushes to the tomb to tell Romeo the plan to help save him.]]> 2023-05-16 01:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alexanderhroza/sdx8yxrqg4l7x258/wish/2592173146