In many ways, Shakespeare was very ahead of his time. ... This town is completely created artistically by the filmmakers, you can't visit it. ... It is a busy and open area, much like the market setting portrayed in the original script, which is also busy. ... They seem like typical American youngsters having fun in their car with the music turned up. ... The scene of the balcony is the second of the love scenes, and as you go through the play they all have things in common that you notice. ...

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• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School

Claire McMurdock 10.A Year 10 'Shakespeare' Assignment 'Romeo and Juliet' Discuss the ways in which Shakespeare creates dramatic tension based around the transformation of Juliet's character. ... Shakespeare uses the Elizabethan times and society to help him do this. ... Juliet will not want her life to be like this. ... He gives her the ultimatum, either marry Paris and be happy or I will disown you and bring you to shame. ... She is not acting like an obedient, innocent young girl acting on her parent's wishes. ...

• Word Count: 4397
• Approx Pages: 18
• Grade Level: High School