'Romeo and Juliet' / Effects of Harmony and Disharmony
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A 6 page essay on the artistic means by which Shakespeare brings about harmony—or resolution of the message—in the play. The writer compares and contrasts Act II:1 and Act V:3 with the other scenes to show how harmony is brought about through symbolism, characterization and theme. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Cnromjul.wps

'Romeo and Juliet' / Was it Love or Lust?
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A 5 page essay which examines whether this great love story reflected true love or the intense sexual attraction which is so often mistaken for love in Western culture. The writer demonstrates that Shakespeare intended for the audience to perceive that this consuming passion was the result of the extreme youth of the protagonists and that this was part of the tragedy. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Lovelust.wps

“Shakespeare in Love” -- Representations of the Elizabethan Era and Drama
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This 5 page report discusses Elizabethan theater, the movie “Shakespeare in Love,” and the time periods represented in the work of Shakespeare. Reference is made to Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” in describing the plots of “star-crossed” lovers and how they are represented in the movie. For various movie scenes, a quote from “Romeo and Juliet” is used in order to highlight the connection between the two works. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWSHil.rtf