shakespeare's views Flashcards

(4 cards)

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Q

Romeo and Juliet do nit confide in their parents on their love?

A

Young adults see their parent’s as potential obstacles to their happiness

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Capulet’s CONTRASTING stands on Juliet’s marriage at the start and end of the play?

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Fathers should begin to see their daughters as people and not property and girls should not be wedded so early

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Juliet having to plot behind her father’s back to be with Romeo spurs on the tragedy

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Gender and parental roles need to change so women and daughters, specifically, can live happier lives where they are in control of their own destiny and, also, have a closer relationship with parents who are suppose to be helpers not lords.(people who only want obedience from children)

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How does Shakespeare stress some of the main themes and ideas in the play?

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He gives many characters like Lady Capulet, Friar Lawrence, Mercutio e.t.c. lines that INADVERTENTLY LINK TO/ REINFORCE these ideas

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