Why William Shakespeare S Romeo And Juliet Had To Die

Author : Anika Kehl
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Release : 2014-09-04
Category : Electronic
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Why William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" Had to Die by Anika Kehl Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject English - Literature, Works, grade: 2,3, Ernst Moritz Arndt University of Greifswald (Anglistik/Amerikanistik), course: Hauptseminar: Global Shakespeare, language: English, abstract: "And they all lived happily ever after" - This might have been the last sentence of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet every other night back in the 18th century. We cannot be sure how theatre companies went about the happy ending of the so "[...] called greatest love story ever told" (Davies, 2001, p. 397) but scholars state that the plays blending of comedic and tragic elements has sometimes encouraged theatres to let their love couple live (cf. Smith, 2012, p. 158; McAllindon, 1991, p. 60). This raises the question why Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet had to die, which can be answered in several ways. The paper is going to explore three different reasons: the (seemingly) inevitable fate of the "star-crossed lovers" (Prologue, 6), the danger of immature love and the feud with its consequences for society, family, and coming of age. Ultimately the paper will try to find out what Shakespeare might have wanted to tell his audience and how his messages are conveyed by recent film adaptations. First of all it will be looked at the play's history, the societal environment during its emergence and Shakespeare's religious background which are of utmost importance to interpret the author's ideas. Afterwards all three previously mentioned reasons for the couple's death will be illustrated and analyzed. In conclusion the paper is going to argue that the play is an example of a man-made tragedy which had to end badly in order to open the audience's eyes to the goings-on around them. Finally two film adaptations will be looked at in some detail, mainly concentrating on their endings and their justification for it.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Castrovilli Giuseppe
Page : 192 pages
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Release : 1973
Category : Miniature books
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Pdf

The tragedy of Romeo and juliet - the greatest love story ever.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Blurb
Page : 118 pages
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Release : 2019-03-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0368446611

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The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Pdf

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and along with Hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed plays. Today, the title characters are regarded as archetypal young lovers. Romeo and Juliet belongs to a tradition of tragic romances stretching back to antiquity. The plot is based on an Italian tale translated into verse as The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet by Arthur Brooke in 1562 and retold in prose in Palace of Pleasure by William Painter in 1567. Shakespeare borrowed heavily from both but expanded the plot by developing a number of supporting characters, particularly Mercutio and Paris. Believed to have been written between 1591 and 1595, the play was first published in a quarto version in 1597. The text of the first quarto version was of poor quality, however, and later editions corrected the text to conform more closely with Shakespeare's original. Shakespeare's use of his poetic dramatic structure, especially effects such as switching between comedy and tragedy to heighten tension, his expansion of minor characters, and his use of sub-plots to embellish the story, has been praised as an early sign of his dramatic skill. The play ascribes different poetic forms to different characters, sometimes changing the form as the character develops. Romeo, for example, grows more adept at the sonnet over the course of the play.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 194 pages
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Release : 2018-08-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1725625725

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Shakespeare's Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Pdf

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and, along with Hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed plays. Today, the title characters are regarded as archetypal young lovers.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Pocket Books
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0671722859

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The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Pdf

TheLiterature Made Easy Series is more than just plot summaries. Each book describes a classic novel and drama by explaining themes, elaborating on characters, and discussing each author's unique literary style, use of language, and point of view. Extensive illustrations and imaginative, enlightening use of graphics help to make each book in this series livelier, easier, and more fun to use than ordinary literature plot summaries. An unusual feature, "Mind Map" is a diagram that summarizes and interrelates the most important details that students need to understand about a given work. Appropriate for middle and high school students.

Author : Arthur Brooke
Publisher : Legare Street Press
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Category : Electronic
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Brooke's 'Romeus and Juliet, ' by Arthur Brooke Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 143 pages
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Release : 2017-11-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1973425297

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Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Pdf

EBook of Shakespeare's Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, byWilliam ShakespeareTitle: Shakespeare's Tragedy of Romeo and JulietAuthor: William ShakespeareEditor: William J. RolfeLanguage: English

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-16
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781443441551

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Sonnets by William Shakespeare Pdf

Among the most enduring poetry of all time, William Shakespeare’s 154 sonnets address such eternal themes as love, beauty, honesty, and the passage of time. Written primarily in four-line stanzas and iambic pentameter, Shakespeare’s sonnets are now recognized as marking the beginning of modern love poetry. The sonnets have been translated into all major written languages and are frequently used at romantic celebrations. Known as “The Bard of Avon,” William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular during his life, Shakespeare’s works continue to resonate more than three centuries after his death, as has his influence on theatre and literature. Shakespeare’s innovative use of character, language, and experimentation with romance as tragedy served as a foundation for later playwrights and dramatists, and some of his most famous lines of dialogue have become part of everyday speech. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Penguin Classics
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-29
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780143128571

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Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Pdf

In medieval Verona, two teens from opposite sides of feuding families fall in love and secretly marry, which sets tragic events into motion.

Author : William Shakespeare,Theophilus Cibber
Publisher : London : Cornmarket P
Page : 124 pages
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Release : 1969
Category : Families
ISBN : STANFORD:36105010164742

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Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare,Theophilus Cibber Pdf

Author : M. L. Rio
Publisher : Flatiron Books
Page : 368 pages
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Release : 2017-04-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250095305

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If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio Pdf

“Much like Donna Tartt’s The Secret History, M. L. Rio’s sparkling debut is a richly layered story of love, friendship, and obsession...will keep you riveted through its final, electrifying moments.” —Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, New York Times bestselling author of The Nest "Nerdily (and winningly) in love with Shakespeare...Readable, smart.” —New York Times Book Review On the day Oliver Marks is released from jail, the man who put him there is waiting at the door. Detective Colborne wants to know the truth, and after ten years, Oliver is finally ready to tell it. A decade ago: Oliver is one of seven young Shakespearean actors at Dellecher Classical Conservatory, a place of keen ambition and fierce competition. In this secluded world of firelight and leather-bound books, Oliver and his friends play the same roles onstage and off: hero, villain, tyrant, temptress, ingénue, extras. But in their fourth and final year, good-natured rivalries turn ugly, and on opening night real violence invades the students’ world of make-believe. In the morning, the fourth-years find themselves facing their very own tragedy, and their greatest acting challenge yet: convincing the police, each other, and themselves that they are innocent. If We Were Villains was named one of Bustle's Best Thriller Novels of the Year, and Mystery Scene says, "A well-written and gripping ode to the stage...A fascinating, unorthodox take on rivalry, friendship, and truth."

Author : William 1564-1616 Shakespeare,Edward 1843-1913 Dowden
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 244 pages
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Release : 2016-08-27
Category : History
ISBN : 1363774298

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TRAGEDY OF ROMEO & JULIET by William 1564-1616 Shakespeare,Edward 1843-1913 Dowden Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : John S. Garrison
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 176 pages
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Release : 2018-10-18
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780192521439

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Shakespeare and the Afterlife by John S. Garrison Pdf

The question of what happens after death was a vital one in Shakespeare's time, as it is today. And, like today, the answers were by no means universally agreed upon. Early moderns held surprisingly diverse beliefs about the afterlife and about how earthly life affected one's fate after death. Was death akin to a sleep where one did not wake until judgment day? Were sick bodies healed in heaven? Did sinners experience torment after death? Would an individual reunite with loved ones in the afterlife? Could the dead communicate with the world of the living? Could the living affect the state of souls after death? How should the dead be commemorated? Could the dead return to life? Was immortality possible? The wide array of possible answers to these questions across Shakespeare's work can be surprising. Exploring how particular texts and characters answer these questions, Shakespeare and the Afterlife showcases the vitality and originality of the author's language and thinking. We encounter characters with very personal visions of what awaits them after death, and these visions reveal new insights into these individuals' motivations and concerns as they navigate the world of the living. Shakespeare and the Afterlife encourages us to engage with the author's work with new insight and new curiosity. The volume connects some of the best-known speeches, characters, and conflicts to cultural debates and traditions circulating during Shakespeare's time.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1347892931

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Shakespeare's Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 153327326X

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Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Pdf

Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1904 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.