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"O! I am Fortune's fool!" 3. 1. 134

In the play Romeo yells this following Benvolio's insistent instructions to run now for his own safety and the sake of his life. In the film, Romeo yells this following his murder of Tybalt and the realisation of what he has actually done. 

How does this quote relate to the fortune mentioned in the prologue of the play?

Why does Romeo believe that he is a victim of fate's cruel game?

"For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo." 5. 3. 316-7

The final line of the play, in the play Prince Escalus says this to Montague and Capulet following the discovery of Romeo and Juliet and the truth of the situation. It is not just touching on the tragedy of young death but also of young love. An idea that is repeatedly used in many different books, films and television since the creation of Romeo and Juliet. In the film, our new presenter from the beginning says the lines, finalising the story for audiences and signifying the end of the 'issue' when the screen turns to static and the TV turns off, just at the audience is finished viewing the film.

What is the irony in the television turning off?

What is the 'woe' in this situation?

Why would the prince have announced this in the play and not the film?

 "But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun!" 2. 2. 3-4

In the play, this is Romeo's declaration that he is in love with Juliet while he compares her to being like the sun. Often throughout the play, Romeo links Juliet with 'light,' which indicates he finds her warm and a brightness in his life. In both film and play, Romeo says this while in the unknowing presence of Juliet. Play and film are similar.

Where else in the play does Romeo compare Juliet to light? Write down the quotes.

In this quote, what is Romeo declaring to be true?

"O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?" 2. 2. 35

Juliet is thinking about Romeo and the fact that he is a Montague. In the play, 'wherefore' means why, so Juliet is asking why is Romeo a Montague? She says all of this not knowing that Romeo is listening to her. She points out the obvious issue, that their families will not support or accept their union. Play and film are similar.

What is Juliet asking here?

What is the big problem Juliet is pointing out here?

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other word would smell as sweet." 2. 2. 45-6

Juliet is progressive in that she does not believe people should be defined by their name or family, but on their own merit. It depicts Juliet as modern and rebellious and is represented similarly is play and film. 

How is Juliet's comment a progressive view of society during that time?

What does this quote reveal to us about Juliet's personality?

"Good Night, Good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it be morrow."2. 2. 198-9

Play and film are similar in this moment. Juliet expresses her sadness that they are parting, but is hoping to hear from Romeo tomorrow.

What happens the next time Romeo and Juliet meet?

What is sweet about the sorrow in this situation?