Before I get into the blogging assignment for this week, let me say that I have enjoyed this play very much so far. The little intricacies are very amusing, or at least to me.
This play is one which I can relate to a bit, especially the parts with Nanny. My grandpa(mom's side) has Parkinson's Disease, which among other things has hindered his hearing tremendously. The way they have to yell everything to Nanny is annoying at times in the play, but I can relate. Little intricacies like this make the story much more relate-able. Also, I have been embarrassed by a sibling before, but not the way referenced in the book.
Overall, this play is very good, and I wish it were longer than it is. That would just make it that much better.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Shakespeare Final Thoughts/Reflections
A major theme of Romeo and Juliet is classic tragedy. While this may not relate to tragedy simply because IS tragedy. This play has a lot of tragedy in it, that is for sure. Even the way Shakespeare molds the characters has resemblance to tragedy. The story in general also pertains, as that is clearly obvious as a theme. The plot is your generic 'forbidden love' problem, but with a twist: the families have had a deeply rooted rivalry for years, and are teetering on the brink of a 'battle' of sorts.
The play begins with tragedy, as the girl Romeo loves does not love him, and she never will. He is distraught over this, and whines constantly. Juliet is going to be married to a person whom SHE doesn't love, setting up a new conflict. Romeo and Juliet make eye contact and instantly falling in love. One problem: their family forbids their love. So of course, they have hidden meetings at moonlight and a secret marriage.
Then, a fight breaks out which ends with two people dead. Romeo kills one, and he is banished. Juliet is in despair, as the love of her life is gone. With nothing left to live for, she fakes her death with a sleeping potion to avoid the forced marriage. Romeo hears she is 'dead' and rushes to her body. She doesn't awake, so he kills himself. She awakens to find him dead, and kills herself. Upon hearing this, the families get together to reconcile differences.
Overall, the theme is very prevalent in this play, and is expressed throughout.
The play begins with tragedy, as the girl Romeo loves does not love him, and she never will. He is distraught over this, and whines constantly. Juliet is going to be married to a person whom SHE doesn't love, setting up a new conflict. Romeo and Juliet make eye contact and instantly falling in love. One problem: their family forbids their love. So of course, they have hidden meetings at moonlight and a secret marriage.
Then, a fight breaks out which ends with two people dead. Romeo kills one, and he is banished. Juliet is in despair, as the love of her life is gone. With nothing left to live for, she fakes her death with a sleeping potion to avoid the forced marriage. Romeo hears she is 'dead' and rushes to her body. She doesn't awake, so he kills himself. She awakens to find him dead, and kills herself. Upon hearing this, the families get together to reconcile differences.
Overall, the theme is very prevalent in this play, and is expressed throughout.
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