In a close analysis of the play discuss the truth and accuracy of the statement. ... All of the events surround characters from both the Montague and Capulet families. ... Shakespeare made her character a mere thirteen years old, but she acts mature beyond her years. ... We would feel sympathy for any character in this type of predicament. ... In Romeo and Juliet, fate is the biggest force opposing Romeo and Juliet. ...

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• 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. ... The first meeting of Juliet and Romeo is very passionate and dramatic. The audience see a difference in Juliet's character. ... I think that Juliet does not really love Romeo at this point and she is just acting. ... By Act Three, Scene Two the audience have seen a great transformation in Juliet's character. ...

• Word Count: 4397
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• Grade Level: High School

He concocts a plan to reunite Juliet with Romeo in Mantua. ... Romeo hears only that Juliet is dead. ... Analysis of Major Characters Romeo The name Romeo, in popular culture, has become nearly synonymous with "lover."" ... The power of Romeo's love, however, often obscures a clear vision of Romeo's character, which is far more complex. ... Such extreme behavior dominates Romeo's character throughout the play and contributes to the ultimate tragedy that befalls the lovers. ...

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• Approx Pages: 54
• Grade Level: High School

A Critical Analysis of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" William Shakespeare, born in 1594, is one of the greatest writers in literature. ... (thinkquest.com 1-3) Throughout the play there are many references to the gender and sex roles of the characters. As described in the critical essay by Shirley Nelson Garner, the dominating male power and strange sex roles of the characters is fluent throughout the play. ...

• Word Count: 2837
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School