Although Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, has been portrayed in numerous films with different interpretations, nevertheless, the underlying themes remain the same because they are universal themes that speak to certain aspects of humanity that have not changed. ... Because of this, love is the predominant theme throughout the play. Another theme that Shakespeare uses in the play is hatred. ... The themes of death and violence also enter into Romeo and Juliet, and are always connected to the themes of love and hatred. ... These are themes that still apply today. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

In her room, Juliet awaits the arrival of her new husband. ... Romeo sneaks into Juliet's room that night, and at last they consummate their marriage and their love. ... He concocts a plan to reunite Juliet with Romeo in Mantua. ... When Juliet refuses to leave with him, he flees alone. ... Among his friends, especially while bantering with Mercutio, Romeo ...

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When Juliet refuses to do soCapulet threatens to disown her. "...you shall not house with me." ... The adults betrayed Juliet because they did not see things in thesame view as she did. Adults may not always understand children as they seethings in different views. ... Shakespeare's creation ofthe conflict in this play, between Juliet and the adults, demonstrates hisunderstanding the young and olds various views on topics and how thismisunderstanding may result in betrayal. ... Withoutthinking twice she killed herself, so she could be with Romeo. ...

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• Grade Level: High School