Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny," (Shakespeare Prologue Lines 1-3) These are the opening words of William Shakespeare's ageless tale Romeo and Juliet. ... Romeo and Juliet is the ultimate tale of love that is too great to bear. ... In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare writes about love emerging in the midst of hatred. ... Some film versions, such as Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation entitled Romeo and Juliet, are just a basic interpretation of the Shakespeare original play. ... Baz Luhrman...

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In Romeo and Juliet, and in Walpole's novel, all of the characters suffer the consequences of paternal transgressions, but for Juliet and Matilda, the consequences of their fathers' mistakes are fatal" (15). ... In Romeo and Juliet, dreams and premonitions are also a recurring motif throughout the play. ... When Romeo goes to visit the Friar in Act II, he has been up all night visiting with Juliet and the Friar sees that he is unrested. ... Romeo and Juliet love has also started them on a course where peaceful night time slumber will be a thing of the past. Romeo's second...

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