Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Romeo and Juliet Body Paragraphs

     Numerous lessons exist in Romeo and Juliet that today's teens should learn.  Several themes include many different perspectives on love, society and stereotypes, destiny/fate, and the speed at which time passes in life. Of coure, love is one of the most prominent themes, and Romeo declares his love for Juliet many times with romantic quotes such as, "Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night." Shakespeare writes about the thoughts and emotions of the characters in a descriptive and thorough  way that allows the readers to develop their own theories about humanity. There are many references to his works, especially Romeo and Juliet, that everyone should learn. Some modern interpretations include various songs, movies, and television shows.
     The old English teaches students how to handle challenging literature, which is a very important skill to learn as early as possible. This helps develop a diverse vocabulary and show students how to examine writing and decipher the meaning, even when they aren't comfortable with the language. There are also many unusual literary devices in this story, such as conceit, metonymy, apostrophe, and aside. All of Shakespeare's writing, especially Romeo and Juliet, gives high school student opportunities to learn important skills. However, Romeo and Juliet is one of the easier ones to understand. The morals are at first difficult to find, but once found there are many pieces of evidence to support your opinion- the themes are open to interpretation. As Waters states, "Learning through the incidences of the plot and becoming involved in them intellectually, morally, and emotionally are all part of our overall response, our catharsis as clarification or enlightenment based on our pity and fear for the tragic characters, their experiences, and their reactions."

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