Book Report (Romeo and Juliet) Essay

Author and His/her Life William Shakespeare (April 16, 1564-April 23, 1616) was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, The United Kingdom. Hes genre are literary works & Fiction, Poetry. He was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the worlds pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called Englands issue poet and the Bard of Avon (or simply The Bard). His surviving works consist of 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His plays be halt been translated into every study living language, and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare produced most of his known work between 1590 and 1613.Overview The undying get by-story of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is one of his greatest and awe-inspiring works during his times which is still being stu fleetd in schools and told every generation. In this story, the two young lovers fixd that they are going to love severally other no matter what happens or should I say, till death makes them apart. Though everybody is against of their relationship, they did not stop loving each other though Romeo was banished by Juliets father and both families have a mi sunbathederstanding. I can say that their families wasted a lot of lives including the two young lovers lives because they let their egos happen before finding the appropriate solution for the problems of both parties.II. BodyA. CharactersRomeo Son of Montague who falls in love with Juliet.Juliet A Capulet who falls in love with Romeo. master copy Capulet Juliets father.Lady Montague Romeos mother.Lord Montague Romeos father.Count Paris A title-holder of the Prince who wants to splice Juliet. Prince Escalus Prince of Verona who provides for law and order. mendicant Lawrence The Priest in Verona. He marries Romeo and Juliet hoping it leave alone unite both families. Friar John Was supposed to deliver a letter to Romeo active Ju liet and the Friars plan, but Romeo didnt loll around it. The Nurse Cared for Juliet during childhood.Mercutio A good friend of Romeo.Balthasar A servant and friend to Romeo.Benvolio A friend of Romeos.Tybalt Nephew of Lady Capulet.Samson The Capulet servant.Gregory He is a Capulet servant.Peter consideration to Juliets Nurse.The Apothecary A poor shopkeeper who illegally sells poison to Romeo.B. SettingThe play is set in the thirteenth or fourteenth hundred in Italy in Verona and Mantua. Much of the action takes place in Juliets house. Two cities of Venice are also mentioned in the play. The Capulets and the Montagues, the main families of the play, are from noble dividing line and wealth they dress well, live in fancy surroundings, and are served by many attendants. The plays basic setting, therefore, is rich and elegant.C. PlotFor many years, an on-going contest between two families has caused much disruption in the city of Verona, Italy. The Capulets and the Montagu es cannot seem to get along, and there have been many deaths among the two families because of it. Prince Escalus of Verona warns the two families that if the feud does not stop, the punishment will be death.The stage opens with servants of the Capulet and Montague families. They get into a minor argument. Romeo, a Montague, enters the stage. He has recently been denied the love of Rosaline. He is miserable over this. His friend and cousin, Benvolio, enters and decides that they will go to the Capulet feast, in disguises, so he can prove to Romeo that other pretty women exist. They all exit. At the feast, Romeo meets Juliet, the daughter of Capulet. Instantly, they fall in love. aft(prenominal) the feast, Romeo sneaks into the Capulet orchard and visits Juliet. Here, they proclaim their love for each other. They decide to marry the next afternoon and they exit the stage. Romeo and his friend and confidant, Friar Laurence, enter. Romeo seeks the help of Friar Laurence, who agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet, in hopes that the marriage will end the feud between the two families.They exit.Later that afternoon, Tybalt, a nephew of Lady Capulet, enters. He meets Romeo and starts a bit with him, as he is fierce that Romeo was at the Capulet feast. Mercutio, a friend of Romeos, is angered by Tybalt and challenges him to a duel. Tybalt kills Mercutio, and Romeo in response, kills Tybalt. He quickly flees the scene before he hears that the Prince has exiled him from Verona. All exit.Romeo and the friar enter. concealing in Friar Laurences cell, Romeo tries to commit suicide. The friar will not allow Romeo to take his own life, and convinces him to go and see Juliet to say goodbye to her.Capulet enters and arranges for Juliet to marry Paris in three days. She refuses, but her father says he will disown her if she does not comply. They exit and Juliet enters in the friars cell. He gives her a potion that will make it appear as though she is dead. She exits. She reenter s the stage (now at home) and agrees to marry Paris. Her father is so delighted with her obedience that he decides to move the wedding party up one day, to the very next day (Wednesday). All exit. The next morning, Nurse enters and finds Juliet in her bed, apparently dead. The Capulets all enter with Paris and decide to have a funeral. All exit. Romeo, who is in Mantua, enters. His servant Balthasar enters and tells Romeo that Juliet is dead. Balthasar exits. Romeo doesnt know that it is a fake death because he never gets the message from the friar. He buys a ampul of poison from an apothecary and returns to Verona.Romeo enters at the Capulet tomb and sees Juliet (apparently) dead. Paris, who had entered previously, but had been hiding, recognizes Romeo as a Montague and challenges him. Romeo kills him, drinks the poison he bought, and dies. Just as Juliet wakes up from the potion the friar gave her, the friar enters the tomb. He hears noises and tries to persuade Juliet to leave with him. She refuses, sees Romeo dead next to her, stabs herself with Romeos sword, and dies. The Capulets, Montagues, and the Prince of Verona all enter the tomb and wonder what went on. Friar Laurence explains the story, and the Capulets and Montagues agree to end their family feud. D. Imagery and symbolsPoison plain it symbolizes how poison ended their love story even how much they wanted to fight for their love.E. Theme and Sub themeForcefulness of love and Love as a cause of violenceIII. ConclusionA. Five lives, events/scene that attracted you. Why?1. Romeo falls in love with Juliet at first sight. Juliet feels the same way about him. 2. Romeo confesses his love for Juliet. 3. Romeo makes arrangements with Friar Lawrence for his wedding to Juliet. 4. Romeo thought that Juliet is dead and then drinks poison. 5. Juliet wakes finding Romeo dead and kills herself and thrusts a sword thorough her body.I find these 5 scenes attracting because it prove how powerful love can be.The 5 lines and give the reason why you are attracted.1. But soft What light through yonder window breaks?It is the East, and Juliet is the sunArise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,Who is already sick and pale with grief?That thou her maid are far more fair than she.Romeo, seeing Juliet at her window. He compares her to the sun, light that brightens his dark world. He had previously compared Rosaline to the moon. His love for Juliet, the sun, has risen and killed the feelings he had for Rosaline. 2. My only love, sprung from my only hateToo early seen unknown, and known as well as lateProdigious birth of love it is to meThat I must love a loathed enemy.Juliet after the Nurse tells her that Romeo is a Montague. She has already fallen in love with him. The information has come too late to save them from this difficult situation. 3. These violent delights have violent endsAnd in their triumph die, like fire and powder,Which, as they kiss, consume.Friar Lawrence, warning Romeo to cool down his passion. Moderate love is less seeming to lead to disaster than violent love. His warnings prove to be founded. 4. Whats in a name? That which we call a roseBy any other word would smell as sweet.Juliet lamenting fact that her love is a penis of the family that is a bitter enemy of her own. He is not defined by his name. They would be able to express their love freely if he were called anything else. 5. These violent delights have violent endsAnd in their triumph die, like fire and powder,Which, as they kiss, consume?Friar Lawrence, warning Romeo to cool down his passion. Moderate love is less likely to lead to disaster than violent love. His warnings prove to be founded.What do you think the novel contribute to you? In What way?It gave me an idea how love conquers all. It made me realise that nothing can stop love unless you, yourself decided to give up. Ive learned that love builds, it also destroys. Is the novel worthwhile? Would you recommend it to others?Yes, it is worthwhile. I would in spades recommend it to others because people are very affected when they talked about love. This book will show how far you can go how long you can be strong and how long will you fight in the name of love. What are the things you dont like in the novel? If you were given a chance, what will you change to make it better? The part that I didnt like the most is the ending. If I was William Shakespeare, I would make it a happy ending because they did everything to fight for their love. And obviously, people love happy endings. Over all generally what can you say to the novel? Short summary. In Romeo and Juliet, there are many divers(prenominal) views of love shown.There is sexual love, romantic love, true love, spiritual love, unrequited love and love at first sight. The selflessness of Romeo and Juliets love their willingness to die for each other, is in deep contrast to the hate between the Capulets and the Montagues. Its about fighting their love to the full est. They gave their best just to make their relationship right. They proved that nothing can stop you when you fall in love. It just shows that love is easy true love is not.