Romeo and Juliet Commentary

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                                        Romeo and Juliet Commentary

There are different aspects in Romeo and Juliet, which have to be covered in a creative writing theme. One of the main factors, which needs to be illustrated in whatever form, is the fate of Romeo and Juliet’s relationship which had uncertainty surrounding it from their first meeting. No matter how many steps they take to aid their relationship, it seems that the sinister air, which has been present between the two families for years, will shroud Romeo and Juliet’s relationship. I tried to express this point in my creative writing by emphasising Romeo’s disbelief in the situation, however also stressing the strength of his love for Juliet.

 We are the most unlikely people to ever have feelings for one another I do realise that, but whoever rules this planet wants to detach Juliet from my grasp, heart and whatever is connected to my heritage.

This quote reflects Romeo’s understanding of the whole situation and how he falters under the pressure of the environment that he is in. He accepts the circumstances in the diary entry and seems to be apprehensive about pursuing the relationship with the knowledge of his family. This idea of secrecy seems to be apparent throughout his relationship with Juliet, however it is an idea that turns out to have lethal consequences.

Juliet’s elegance is the character, which manipulated Romeo’s mind into an odyssey. In the script the use of the light in dancehall is used to express Romeo’s thoughts about Juliet. In my diary, Romeo talks about Juliet’s beauty shaping it into a detailed account on paper. It seems as though the world has relented allowing Romeo to study Juliet for a short time. I feel it was essential to use such vivid detail about Juliet’s beauty for Romeo would not have wanted the moment to endure if the woman had the looks of a crow. At this point in my diary, I relate back to the act of true fate, therefore I feel that it is necessary for Romeo to comprehend his fortune once he has met Juliet and perhaps thank the stars for their work, which would contrast with his sudden death.

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‘My mind misgives

Some consequences yet hanging in the stars

Shall bitterly forgive his fearful date

With this night revels’

This quote relates back to how the stars seem to control our destiny in life, however it depends on your belief in this theory. The planetary aura is felt throughout the script of Romeo and Juliet and the great faith in the theory is a downfall for Romeo and Juliet’s relationship. In my diary entry Romeo does not compare what consequences the stars might hold to the idea of a relationship with Juliet, however he ...

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