Shakespeare's Romeo and juliet

Romeo and juliet

BY SHAKESPEARE

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SHAKESPEARE

ROMEO AND JULIET

INTRODUCTION

WHEN?

THE LANGUAGE?

ACTOR AND SCENE

ELIZABETH I

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SHAKESPEARE

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor. There is no record of his birth. His father was a glove maker , a successful local businessman, and his mother was the daughter of a landowner. Shakespeare was educated at the local grammar school, from the age of 7 to 13. When he was 18 he married Anne Hathaway, eight years older than him, and they had 3 children. After his marriage he began a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part-owner of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men.

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Chapter 4

Chapter 2

Chapter 1

Chapter 6

Chapter 5

Chapter 3

ACT 1

THE FEUD

Sampson and Gregory, Capulet servants, boast about fighting Montagues in the streets of Verona. A brawl ensues, drawing in Benvolio and Tybalt. The Prince of Verona intervenes, warning both families against further conflict. Benvolio informs Lady Montague about Romeo's absence, who is troubled by unrequited love for Rosaline. Benvolio suggests attending a Capulet party that night to divert Romeo's attention. Capulet, unaware of Romeo's situation, discusses Juliet's potential marriage to Paris. Initially hesitant, Capulet agrees with the condition that Juliet consents at the party. Paris, Juliet's suitor, thanks Capulet and leaves. Capulet reflects on Juliet growing up, contemplating her future.

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CAPULET

MONTAGUE

Romeo is a Montague or a Capulet?

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SAMPSON

TYBALT

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VERONA'S CENTRE

CAPULET'S HOUSE

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ACT 2

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

Lady Capulet asks Juliet about marriage, but Juliet politely declines, feeling she's too young. At a grand party, Tybalt try to fight against Romeo, after he founds out Romeo infiltrated himself at the party, but Juliet's dad stops him. At the same time, Romeo sees Juliet and is instantly captivated by her beauty. They share a tender moment and a kiss before being interrupted by the nurse. Juliet learns Romeo is from their family's enemy, the Montagues, but she realizes she's in love with him. Ignoring her family's wishes, Juliet decides to follow her heart and be with Romeo. She asks the nurse to tell her family she's going to bed. This marks the beginning of their forbidden love story, filled with challenges and sacrifices, as they navigate a world divided by feuding families.

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ACT 3

THE SECRET WEDDING

Romeo, consumed by thoughts of Juliet, finds himself unable to return home but determined to see her again. Sneaking into the garden of his father's enemy, he observes Juliet on her balcony. Their clandestine conversation reveals their deep love for each other, despite the enmity between their families. Juliet, speaks of the insignificance of names and says to forget her Capulet identity if only Romeo will declare his love. Overwhelmed by emotion, Romeo reveals his true feelings, and the two plan to marry the next day with the help of Friar Lawrence. However, challenges arise as Tybalt challenges Romeo to a duel. Fearing for Romeo's life, Benvolio and Mercutio discuss the impending danger. Romeo, oblivious to the threat, is focused on his love for Juliet. The Nurse delivers Juliet's message to Romeo, and the couple eagerly plans their secret wedding. Friar Lawrence, conflicted about marrying the young couple without parental consent, reluctantly agrees. The wedding takes place, and the couple is finally marreid. However the Nurse and Friar Lawrence ponder the future, realizing the difficulties the young couple will face but determined to support them in their forbidden love.

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Romeo proposes to Juliet to get married the next day at 9:00.

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Tybalt challenges Mercutio to a duel.

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Friar Lawrence, marry the couple with the parental consent.

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ACT 4

THE SWORDFIGHT IN THE SQUARE

A messenger informs Benvolio that the Capulets are seeking Romeo, who is in trouble with Tybalt. Tybalt confronts Mercutio and Benvolio, demanding to know Romeo's whereabouts. Romeo arrives, trying to defuse the situation, but Tybalt insists on a fight. Mercutio, that is trying to defend Romeo, and Tybalt duel, resulting in Mercutio's death, because Romeo was trying to stop him. Enraged, Romeo seeks revenge and kills Tybalt. Benvolio warns Romeo to go away before the authorities arrive, but he is to slow and get banished from Verona. Meanwhile, Juliet learns of Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment. Friar Lawrence plans for Romeo to visit Juliet one last time before leaving Verona, and Juliet's parents, unaware of her marriage to Romeo, arrange her wedding to Paris.

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The intense confrontation between Tybalt and Mercutio results in ___.

PEACE WITH EACH OTHER

THE DEATH OF TYBALT

THE DEATH OF MERCUTIO

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Romeo take revenge on ___.

PARIS

TYBALT

BENVOLIO

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Juliet's parents arrange for her to marry __.

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PARIS

ROMEO

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ACT 5

THE SECRET PLAN

In Juliet's chamber, Romeo and Juliet shared a passionate farewell, contemplating the gravity of their situation. The nurse discreetly interrupted, forewarning them of Lady Capulet's approach. The forced marriage to Paris added tension to Juliet. Faced with family pressure, Juliet pretended to be accepted, hiding her true emotions. Meanwhile, unaware of Juliet's inner pain, Paris looked for Friar Lawrence's blessing for a fast wedding. Juliet, feeling betrayed, confronted the friar, who proposed an alternative plan involving a potion that induced a death-like sleep, and a letter taht would advise Romeo of the situation. After some doubts, Juliet chose the potion. Before dawn, the nurse, unaware of the plan, found Juliet seemingly lifeless, triggering an unexpected tragedy in the Capulet household.

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Why does Juliet drink a potion?

TO PRETEND TO BE DEAD

TO AVOID FALLING IN DEPRESSION

TO KILL HIMSELF

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Why does Romeo kill himself?

BECAUSE THEY WANTED TO CAPUTRE HIM

BECAUSE DIDN'T RECIVE THE LETTER AND THINKS THAT JULIET IS DEAD

TO STOP SUFFERING FOR JULIET

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Why does the friar try to convince Juliet to leave as soon as she wakes up?

BECAUSE THE GUARDS WANT TO KILL HER

BECAUSE FRIAR LEWRANCE DIDN'T WANT HER TO SEE THAT ROMEO WAS DEAD

BECAUSE HER FAMILY IS COMING

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ACT 6

THE LOVERS' TRAGEDY

Romeo got a message that Juliet was gone, and he rushed to her side. Unfortunately, he didn't know she was just asleep, because the letter by the Friar Lawrence arrived after the news about juliet's death. In the graveyard, he met Paris, and a fight broke out. Romeo accidentally killed Paris. Then, thinking Juliet was truly gone, he took poison and died beside her. Friar Lawrence arrived too late to stop the tragedy. Juliet woke up, found Romeo dead, and, heartbroken, took his knife to be with him. The Prince and both families discovered the heartbreaking scene, by talking with Friar Lawrence that initially seemed the murder, realizing the consequences of their feuding. In the end, they decided to end their hatred and built statues in memory of Romeo and Juliet. The Prince called it the saddest story ever, a tragedy caused by their ancient grudge.

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The Language of Shakespeare

Since about 1500, the English language is called “Modern English”. Important changes occurred in its pronunciation making the language close to the sound it has today. The Renaissance was also an age of scientific inventions and discoveries, which caused the creation of new words: in this period, over 10.000 new words were added to English. Shakespeare was the most creative Elizabethan writer. In his plays, he used a vocabulary of about 30,000 words He coined a great amount of new words and phrases which are still in use today.

Some examples

• LONELY from the tragedy “Coriolanus"
• GOSSIP The Comedy of Errors
• OBSCENE Love's Labour's Lost
• Break the Ice

The Renaissance

The English Renaissance (1485-1625) marked a significant shift from Middle Ages to a period of cultural revival and humanistic values. The Renaissance, introduced Humanism, a cultural movement valuing the human figure and reason. This intellectual shift emphasized individual thinking and decision-making. English scholars, inspired by the Italian Renaissance, embraced classical languages and brought back Humanistic ideas. In essence, the Renaissance symbolized a revival of classical cultures and a departure from the restrictive norms of the Middle Ages.

The Globe

Shakespeare built their own theatre across the Thames, south of London, which they called “The Globe”. The Globe Theatre was made of wood, more or less circular in form, and open to the skies in the centre. Rising to a height of 12 metres and measuring 24 metres across, inside were three tiers of seating providing a capacity of around 2,000. The theatre got its name from the globe on its roof, which carried the Shakespeare famous line 'All the world's a stage.'

Elizabethan Theatre

The Elizabethan playhouse was circular or polygonal in shape. There wasn’t any scenery. There were only simple props like chairs, tables, swords, the sun or the moon. The setting was usually indicated in the characters’ speeches and it was up to the audience to recreate it through their imagination. There were no women in these companies because the acting profession was considered immoral and, therefore, inappropriate for a woman. So, young boys played women’s roles in the plays.

Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603)

Elizabeth I ascended to the throne in 1558, was the qeen under was written the play of Romeo and Juliet. Renowned for her popularity, Elizabeth's support for the arts contributed to the flourishing of poetry, music, and theatre during the latter half of the sixteenth century. Exceptionally well-educated, Elizabeth was fluent in six languages She surrounded herself with equally astute advisers, demonstrating her commitment to knowledgeable governance. As the supreme head of the Church of England, Elizabeth skillfully navigated relations with both Catholics and Puritans, adeptly avoiding radical conflicts with either faction. Her reign, spanning from 1558 to 1603, marked the pinnacle of the English Renaissance. This era held great political significance for England, fostering a strong sense of stability and unity within the country. Elizabeth I's leadership contributed significantly to England's standing on the European stage during this transformative period.

The Greatest Writer

Shakespeare, widely considered the greatest English writer and pre-eminent dramatist, is often referred to as England's national poet and the Bard of Avon. He authored approximately 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses. Some works' authorship is uncertain. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are frequently performed, surpassing those of any other playwright.