Monday, March 5, 2012

Romeo and Juliet - Theme of Classical Tragedy

I don't know where else to record it, but I guess I'll post on here my "writing" about the theme of classical tragedy in Romeo and Juliet.

How Shakespeare addressed it - He wrote the play focused on the star-crossed lovers, making it not only a tale of a sad tragedy, but also a musical story of undying (no pun intended) love.

How the characters relate to it - Each of the characters add another angle to the play, making it more and more complex, and also more realistic, since in any story, the main character(s) become at least slightly influenced the less-important-seeming characters.

How the plot relates to it - "Classical Tragedy" basically is the plot of the play, the centerpoint of the story. Even the family feud added depth and stronger emotion to the main idea - two people falling in love, against all odds, and won't give it up.

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