Question

Write a essay on tragic elements present in abridged version of Romeo and Juliet

Answer 1

"Romeu e J*" is a play written by Willian Shakespeare in the late 16th century. It is categorized as a tragedy and is considered as one of the great classics of world literature and one of the most important works of English literature.

Because it is a tragedy, "Romeu e J*" addresses tragic themes that are portrayed in their summarized version. Right at the beginning we are introduced to one of these themes which is enmity between families, this is a lighter tragic theme compared to the others, but it is a very influential theme in the story as it involves the families of the two main characters and promotes destiny tragic that both will have.

Also at the beginning of the narrative we are introduced to another tragic theme, unrequited love. We can perceive this theme when Romeo's sadness is exposed for being in love with a girl who does not respond and who treats him with indifference. This doomed passion leaves Romeo very sad and hopeless with himself and with life.

Last, but not least, we have death, as a tragic theme highly explored in "Romeu and J*". The death of Romeo's friend and the death of J*'s cousin causes the sadness of both protagonists in addition to causing the young couple to split early, which was already sufficiently tragic. However, the climax of the narrative is the moment of death of the couple who, unable to live forever apart, sacrifice themselves and abandon life forever.