Please find at least three interesting facts about the play Romeo and Juliet or about Shakespeare.
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Initially, in the play of Romeo and Juliet, there are many interersting facts. One of them isthat, Shakespeare did not invent the story of Romeo and Juliet. He probably heard it via a poem: Romeus and Juliet (1562) written by a poet called Arthur Brooks. ( http://www.johndclare.net/English/Shakespeare_facts.htm ). Also , Romeo and Juliet is the first play about romantic love, and contains the first romantic stage kiss. ( http://www.johndclare.net/English/Shakespeare_facts.htm ). Another last fact is that, Romeo and Juliet was probably written around Romeo and Juliet was probably written around 1594 or 1595. ( http://www.johndclare.net/English/Shakespeare_facts.htm ) . These are just 3 interesting facts about Romeo and Juliet.
ReplyDeleteFurthermore, in the play Romeo and Juliet it had many interesting facts. one of them would be,"Shakespeare wrote in a period called ‘The Renaissance’ (the word means ‘rebirth’), a time when art and literature flourished."(http://www.johndclare.net/English/Shakespeare_facts.htm). Another one would be,"The play is set in Verona – in Renaissance Italy - considered the height of fashion in Elizabethan England."(http://www.johndclare.net/English/Shakespeare_facts.htm). In addition, another fact world be,"Tudor theatre audiences were vulgar and rude, and they would have cheered Mercutio’s rude sexual innuendos."(http://www.johndclare.net/English/Shakespeare_facts.htm). These are 3 of the many interesting facts about Romeo and Juliet.
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Shakespeare had captured the hearts of many audience members not only in the present but past and ongoing future, Romeo and Juliet is a romantic tragedy that brought tears to many, with Shakespeare's use of unpredictable plots and great amount of characterization this led to one of the most foretold stories! In relation to Romeo and Juliet here are some interesting facts. Shakespeare's concept of Romeo and Juliet maybe inspired by real lovers who lived in Verona, Italy who died for each other in the year 1303. During Shakespeare time Juliet was most likely be played by a man because it was illegal for women to act. Furthermore, Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet influenced others to make more than 15 different versions of which comes in the forms of movies, books, and television shows. Due to a tragic series of sorrowful and fateful errors, Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet appeals to others because of the idea that two lovers were able to separate themselves from the unpredictable world around them.
ReplyDeleteInitially,Shakespeare a very a famous Actor from Stratford-upon-Avon,Shakespeare with his very famous play ''Romeo and Juliet," a play that caught many peoples hearts due to the romantic love story this two young persons had. A Fact about this play is that the play was set in Verona – in Renaissance Italy ,in Elizabethan England where life was very violent during the time of Romeo and Juliet .Another fact about this story is that Romeo and Juliet was probably written around 1594 or 1595 and it was a silent film version until 1936 . Lastly,For My last fact i am going to talk about is when the most modern story of Romeo and Juliet wich was made in 1996, directed by Baz Luhrmann, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, and this interpreted the story a gangster film, set in modern-day Los Angeles,the people who act on that film were also some very good actors to this film.All this 3 Interescting facts could be found here --> http://www.johndclare.net/English/Shakespeare_facts.htm
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Initially, in the play Romeo and Juliet, there are many interesting facts. Fact one is, that Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets and 37 plays. This means an average 1.5 plays a year since he first started writing in 1589. His last play the Two Noble Kinsmen is reckoned to have been written in 1613 when he was 49. The second fact, is that his first published play was Henry IV, part 2. It's about depicts a span of history that begins with Hotspurs battle at Homildon against the Douglas late in 1402 and ends with the defeat of the rebels at shrewbury in the middle of 1403. The third fact is, that Shakespeares The Comedy of Errors is his shortest play. The story of two sets of identical twins that were accidentally separated at birth. When the Syracusans encounter the friends and families of their twins, a series of wild mishaps based on mistaken identities lead to wrongful beating. Thats only 3 of many interesting facts about Shakespeare. By:Eduardo pizano
ReplyDeleteWilliam Shakespeare was a very famous English poet and play writer, and he made many poems. But one poem was the best and it was Romeo and Juliet, so here is the 3 interesting facts of Romeo and Juliet. The first fact is that Romeo and Juliet was probably written around 1594 or 1595. In 1916. Also, a silent film version of the play was made. In 1936, an early sound version first appeared. The second fact is that Shakespeare did not make the story of Romeo and Juliet. He probably heard it from another poem called Romeus and Juliet (1562) written by a poet called Arthur Brooks. It was ‘a long and plodding poem’, but ‘many of the details of Shakespeare’s plot are lifted directly from Brooks’s poem, including the meeting at the ball, the secret marriage, Romeo’s fight with Tybalt, the sleeping potion, and the lovers’ eventual suicides.’ Such taking from other stories is typical of Shakespeare, who often wrote plays based on well-known stories. The last third interesting fact of Romeo and Juliet is that Romeo and Juliet were so sure they were in love for each other that the two got married within twenty four hours of first meeting each other at the Capulet ball. In conclusion, William Shakespeare was a famous who made Romeo and Juliet and he made interesting ideas in the poem.
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William Shakespeare, one of the most famous poet and writer in the world wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet" between 1591 and 1595. Three interesting facts I found while searching was, 1: "Shakespeare wrote in a period called ‘The Renaissance’ (the word means ‘rebirth’), a time when art and literature flourished. Renaissance writers tried to recreate the glories of the Greeks and Romans; in particular, they thought deeply about human nature, and things like love and honor – and this comes out in Romeo and Juliet", 2: "Juliet and Paris – in Shakespeare’s time, the father DID have the right to decide whom his daughter married – marriage was a business agreement, and one of the reasons Capulet is so keen to marry Juliet off to Paris is because it represents a sound business investment. Girls were married off very young." and 3: Romeo and Juliet is the first play about romantic love, and contains the first romantic stage kiss. William Shakespeare was the reason why Romeo and Juliet became so famous.
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William Shakespeare, worlds greatest writer in the English language and the worlds pre-eminent dramatist, was the creater of the famous plat "Romeo And Juliet." One important detail about the play was that, the lovers thought about sucide and that Juliet said that her grave is like to be her wedding bed. A second important detail I found iteresting about the play was that, the play contained alot of romance, emotion, and passion. Most and final detail about the magnificent play was that, William wrote the play to give a lesson to the audience. That love, is bad and will kill you sooner than later. This play about star crossed lovers was written by the brilliant William Shakespeare.
ReplyDeleteWilliam Shakespeare is very famous for his poetry and plays. One interesting fact about him is that he was baptized on April 26 of 1564. The second fact was that in the 1570's he was threatened with prosecution for illegal activities. My third and final fact was that when he was buried he put a curse on anyone daring to move his body, witch goes like this, "Good friend for Jesus' sake for bare, to dig the dust enclosed here: blest be the man that spares these stones, and cursed be he that moves my bones. In conclusion, William Shakespeare was famous because of his work and these three facts are just a few of many interesting facts about him. By: Arleth Chavez Link: tannermadison.wordpress.com/fun-facts/
ReplyDeleteWilliam Shakespeare is famous for his poetry and plays. William first job was holding horses outside the theaters.William wrote his first play at age 25.William's play "Romeo and Juliet " is his famous play; it's reanacted in scool plays and movies.These are 3 facts about William Shakespeare
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Poetry, plays, and art describes William Shakespeare.A very famous play even to this day is called Romeo and Juliet, which was Shakespeare's play. It was first performed between 1594 through 1595. Also this play used about 25,948 words in total. In addition, there are 24 scenes in this play and was based on real lovers who lived in Verona,Italy who died for each other in the year 1303. In conclusion, William Shakespeare is one of the greatest playwrights and poets in the history of the English language and perhaps the world's most popular aouthor. These are 4 facts in total, 3 of the play, and one of Shakespeare's. http://paparazzi4u.weebly.com/cool-facts.html -Victor Aguirre
ReplyDeleteWilliam Shakespeare was know for all his good and romance poetry. William Shakespeare was born in April 1564 and died April 23rd 1616. Shakespeare had seven siblings. They were: Joan born in(1558); Margaret born in (1562); Gilbert born in(1566); Joan II born in (1569); Anne born in (1571); Richard born in (1574) and Edmund (1580). William Shakespeare was married to Anne Hathaway when he was only 18. She was 26 and she was pregnant when they had married. Their first child was born six months later after their wedding. In conclusion William Shakespeare was not only good for is poetry and play's but he had his pride and joy which was his family that made him keep going ; and giving him a purpose in life to write such beautiful poetry.
ReplyDeleteWilliam Shakespeare was mostly known for his poetry . He was one of the greatest poet of all . He also wrote plays . He wrote his first play , when he was 25 years old . He also played a role in the play called , 'Romeo and Juliet' . He was also such a loving and caring person to everyone , that's what made him such a great person .
ReplyDeletePlays like 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Hamlet', and various other famous works are very different from how they were originally acted out. From the title, to the actors, as well as the type of diction used. In Romeo and Juliet, the female roles, such as Juliet, would more then likely be played by a man. The reason for the is because the acting world during that time men were the only ones allowed on stage. The title of the play was also different, what would have been written on the programs during that time would be ” The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.” The most noticeable difference between the version of then in now is the language used. What we'd call Shakespearean language, which is a bit more complex then the style we speak in now, was used throughout the play. Since many old works were adapted to the times things have changed, which is why there is a big difference between the way the play was acted out then and now.
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There are many facts about the play Romeo and Juliet by Shakespear. For example, The Lion King is based on Hamlet. Hamlet is also the most widely performed play in the world. Another is that Hamlet is Shakespear's longest play; hamlet has 1530 lines, the most of any character in Shakespeare. Conclusively, Hamlet by William Shakespear is widely known around the world and is one of the best plays ever created. Source : http://youngviclondon.wordpress.com/2011/11/29/hamlet-resource-pack-ten-facts-about-hamlet/ :
ReplyDelete1. Romeo and Juliet was probably written around 1594 or 1595. In 1916, a silent film version of the play was made. In 1936, an early sound version first appeared. A more recent film, which presented the story as an historical re-creation, appeared in 1968, directed by Franco Zeffirelli. The most recent film production of Romeo and Juliet was made in 1996, directed by Baz Luhrmann, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, and this interpreted the story a gangster film, set in modern-day Los Angeles.
ReplyDelete2. Shakespeare did not invent the story of Romeo and Juliet. He probably heard it via a poem: Romeus and Juliet (1562) written by a poet called Arthur Brooks. It was ‘a long and plodding poem’, but ‘many of the details of Shakespeare’s plot are lifted directly from Brooks’s poem, including the meeting at the ball, the secremarriage, Romeo’s fight with Tybalt, the sleeping potion, and the lovers’ eventual suicides.’ Such taking from other stories is typical of Shakespeare, who often wrote plays based on well-known stories. But Shakespeare made it more exciting by adding the character of Mercutio, and by fitting the story into four frantic days. Shakespeare may also have known of the Italian version Giulietta e Romeo (1530) by Luigi da Porto who set the tale of Romeo and Juliet in Verona in Italy.
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ReplyDelete1. Romeo and Juliet was probably written around 1594 or 1595.
2. Shakespeare did not invent the story of Romeo and Juliet.
3.Romeo and Juliet is the first play about romantic love, and contains the first romantic stage kiss.
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