Romeo And Juliet Memory

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In Memory of Romeo The tragedy that is Romeo and Juliet is a historic tale of young love that is still endearing to very this day. The play is commemorated for the romantic relationship between Romeo and Juliet and the tragic events that pursued, which lead to their eventual passing. This tragedy is still remembered to this very day by the revolutionary storyline. Romeo, the leading male actor, is a young man who falls in love with Juliet Capulet, who is an enemy of his house of Montague. Their story is captured perfectly and with the perspective that the story is told from, places an extra layer of importance on the role of Romeo and reveals the impact he possesses on Verona. When Romeo is found dead alongside Juliet, Prince Escalus …show more content…

In the first place, Romeo’s name is in the title of the play, and this tale would not exist without him. This is made clear when the Prince states “For never was a story of more woe Than this of Juliet and her Romeo”. (5.3.309-310). This alludes to how Romeo’s role is so vital as he is also a Montague, who are one of the two major houses that are in the play. This is seen when Juliet asks “Art thou not Romeo, and a Montague?”(2.2.60) and it is revealed to Juliet that Romeo is a Montague, a foe of her own Capulet’s. Once Romeo slew Tybalt, the Prince banished him and the aftermath was felt throughout Verona. This is realized when the Nurse shares with Juliet that “Tybalt is gone, and Romeo is banished; Romeo that kill’d him, he is banished”. (3.2.69-70) and once Juliet hears of this she is heartbroken. This all points towards the impact Romeo had on Verona, and how without him this play would not …show more content…

Due to the romantic charm that Romeo possesses, many young male lovers are affiliated and compared to the likes of Romeo. The reason this is done is because of Romeo’s way way with words which is understandable when he speaks to Juliet with words such as “Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear!” (1.5.47) proving how truly lovely the words he uses are. Due to his outlook on love, he revolutionized what romantic film or plays should look like and how the element of love could be used. This be seen as many productions have followed the blueprint that this play layed out which Romeo played an enormous role in creating. When people recall this play, the first thought that typically comes to mind is the love between Romeo and Juliet and how romantic that Romeo is as a character. His character has been modified in countless remakes of this tale and the concept they all preach is that of Romeo as a lover. Through the impact Romeo made on our society and culture, helps shine light on how memorable of a character he truly

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