Essays and Research Papers on Romeo & Juliet

An 11 page paper which compares and contrasts two of Shakespeare’s most famous tragic couples, and how they represent the concept of forbidden love. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page essay that discusses and analyzes the cinematic technique used in Franco Zeffirelli's version of Romeo and Juliet. The writer pays particular attention the scene of the Capulet ball and the one with the fatal duels, outlining cinematic imagery. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 10 page paper compares and contrasts Romeo and Juliet with Titus Andronicus. The works are discussed in terms of plot, characterization and setting. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

8 pages in length. The writer discusses how the thematic significance of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" represents the concept of death in life. Indeed, it sounds illogical to describe death as being part of life but for the characters in Shakespeare's tragedy; it perfectly describes their myopic existence for one another as they ...

A 5 page research paper that examines the role of violence and aggression in Shakespeare's classic tragedy. The writer argues that Shakespeare argues against the male machismo that is so intrinsic to the plot structure. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the Montagues and Capulets to determine how much emphasis on social class was placed in the original Shakespeare work. West Side Story and Shakespeare in Love is compared and contrasted to Romeo and Juliet. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page report discusses two 20th century movies based on Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” that are easily remembered and compared because of their distinctive style and presentation. In 1968, Franco Zeffirelli created a lush costume extravaganza that told the Romeo and Juliet story (in the U.S., it was released in 1974. In 1996, Australian director Baz Luhrmann ...

A 6 page essay that examines Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" and "Hamlet." The writer argues that, at first glance, the male protagonists appear to be propelled along by the action of each play. However, a closer examination of each of these works shows that, in each case, Shakespeare makes it clear that both Romeo and ...

5 pages in length. If given the opportunity to comment upon the notion of race reversal in William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," black playwright August Wilson would like say much the same as any other enlightened individual: the play would not have had nearly – if any at all – the same impact that it has ...

A Twentieth Century Interpretation; This 5 page paper compares the traditional Shakespeare play with the 1996 film directed by Baz Lurhmann and starring Claire Danes as Juliet Capulet and Leonardo DiCaprio as Romeo Montague. The paper looks at the use of scenery comparing and considering similarities and differences. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the theme of fate and foreboding in William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 5 page critique of Baz Luhrmann's remake of Shakespeare's classic love story. Discusses the impact of bringing Romeo and Juliet into the [almost] 21st century and how it changes the characters, as well as the art Luhrmann brings to the movie within it's time journey. Analyzes the applicability of the theme to young people ...

A 5 page paper which examines Romeo and Juliet fro Shakespeare’s play in relationship to similarities and differences. The paper examines fate, foreshadowing and hate. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses the central theme of fate within Shakespeare's play of Romeo and Juliet. This central theme flows throughout the play, but is most apparent through dialogue. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the theme of love and madness in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” and “Macbeth.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper explores the idea of hero in Romeo And Juliet by William Shakespeare and the Broadway musical, West Side Story. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the characters of Romeo and Juliet from Shakespeare’s play. No additional sources cited.

A 13 page paper which compares and contrasts elements of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and the film West Side Story. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the politics in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the development of Romeo and Juliet in the play be William Shakespeare. No additional sources cited.

A paper which looks as Baz Luhrmann's treatment of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, with specific reference to the opening scenes of the film version.

A 5 page essay which examines whether this great love story reflected true love or the intense sexual attraction which is so often mistaken for love in Western culture. The writer demonstrates that Shakespeare intended for the audience to perceive that this consuming passion was the result of the extreme youth of the protagonists and ...

(5 pp) I, Benvolio, cousin of Romeo, am honored and indeed saddened to be the speaker, who has been chosen to say goodbye to our dear one, struck down early in his youth. I welcome you all to this sad place, and hope that what I have to relate will be of ...

(5 pp) I, Benvolio, cousin of Romeo, am honored and indeed saddened to be the speaker, who has been chosen to say goodbye to our dear one, struck down early in his youth. I welcome you all to this sad place, and hope that what I have to relate will be of ...

A 5 page paper which provides information, in a tour-like manner, on places that exist in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." The places visited in this tour are Stratford-on-Avon, London, Verona, Italy, and Mantua, Italy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.