What is the best production of Romeo and Juliet?
George Cukor, 1936 Named as one the ‘Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made’ by The New York Times, the 1936 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet stars Leslie Howard and Norma Shearer as Romeo and Juliet.
What is the last line of Romeo and Juliet original version?
A glooming peace this morning with it brings. The sun, for sorrow, will not show his head. Go hence, to have more talk of these sad things. Some shall be pardoned, and some punishèd.
What punishment did the prince give Romeo for fighting?
Romeo is so upset at the death of his friend that he fights Tybalt in revenge. He slays Tybalt and leaves as the Prince approaches. Benvolio explains the fight to Prince Escalus who declares that because Romeo has killed in revenge he will be banished from the city of Verona rather than sentenced to death.
What did the prince say would happen if the two families fight in public again?
What did the prince say would happen if the two families fight in public again? The prince said “If ever you disturb our streets again your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace.” (1. 1. 95) (foreshadowing the climax of the play, Lord Capulet and Montague do not pay with their lives, their children do…
Is Titanic based on Romeo and Juliet?
The film The Titanic tells the story of a couple, Jack and Rose, who are similar to Romeo and Juliet. Jack and Rose are on board the maiden voyage of the ship the Titanic across the Atlantic Ocean. While on board, they fall in love but are separated by their social and economic classes.
Why did the prince banish Romeo instead of killing him?
He slays Tybalt and leaves as the Prince approaches. Benvolio explains the fight to Prince Escalus who declares that because Romeo has killed in revenge he will be banished from the city of Verona rather than sentenced to death. After a secret night with Juliet, Romeo flees to Mantua.
Why does the prince just exile Romeo?
Why does the Prince just exile Romeo? Romeo did not defend Mercutio but he avenged his death by killing Tybalt. Who does Juliet think is dead at first?
What are the purple fountains?
“Purple fountains” has a double meaning. As the other educator explains, it refers to blood. The Prince is admonishing the men for being so eager to wound, or even kill, each other through senseless bloodshed in the streets.
Why does the prince say if ever you disturb our streets again your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace?
“If ever you disturb our streets again, your lives will pay the forfeit of the peace.” Prince said this to the previously fighting Capulets and Montagues to explain that another disruption will result in their death.