What is important to Shakespeare in his construction of selected scenes from 'Romeo and Juliet'? How and why is this conveyed? Consider how the dramatists work is developed, modified and enhanced by Zeffirelli and Luhrmann cinematic adaptations.

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Romeo and Juliet Essay

Task: What is important to Shakespeare in his construction of selected scenes from 'Romeo and Juliet'? How and why is this conveyed? Consider how the dramatists work is developed, modified and enhanced by Zeffirelli and Luhrmann cinematic adaptations.

Targets: 1) Explore alternative approaches and interpretations of material.

2) Convey your ideas coherently, vigorously, enthusiastically and persuasively.

Within this essay I am going to study a select few scenes of Shakespeare play, Romeo and Juliet; act one scene one, act one scene five and act two scene four.

Shakespeare starts the play with a prologue, which foretells the story line, I believe this is done so that the reader/viewer can understand the speed and sets the dramatically sad mood, which are the main themes for the play. As Shakespeare briefly relays the play, it makes the reader think that it does not matter if they know what is going to happen yet makes them more interested and curious with the intricate details of the play. In Shakespeare's time language imagery was a great hit with his audience, and the imagery used at the start of this play would have settled