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Romeo and Juliet 1.2 Performance: Capulet, Lines 20-33
In this performance excerpt from Act 1, Scene 2 of "Romeo and Juliet," Capulet enthusiastically invites Paris to his traditional feast, boasting of the illustrious guests and promising a night of revelry and joy. Capulet compares the...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.2 Performance: Capulet, Lines 13-19
This video showcases a performance of Capulet's lines from Act 1, Scene 2 of "Romeo and Juliet," where he expresses his deep affection and hopes for his daughter, Juliet. This portrayal highlights Capulet's paternal concern and respect...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.2 Performance: Benvolio and Romeo, Lines 85-104
This video examines a key scene from Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where Benvolio challenges Romeo to compare Rosaline with other women at the Capulet's feast to prove she is not as incomparable as he believes....
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Romeo and Juliet 1.2 Metaphor: "Transparent heretics"
This video provides an in-depth analysis of Act 1, Scene 2 of "Romeo and Juliet," where Benvolio tries to persuade Romeo to consider other women at the Capulet's party, hoping he'll realize Rosaline isn't as special as he thinks. The...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.2 Interview with Romeo
This video explores Act 1, Scene 2 of "Romeo and Juliet," where Romeo discusses his unrequited love for Rosaline with his cousin Benvolio. The scene sets the stage for Romeo's encounter with Juliet, as Benvolio convinces him to attend...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.2 Interview with Capulet and Paris
This video delves into Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the interactions between Lord Capulet and Paris, who expresses his desire to marry Juliet. Viewers gain insights into character motivations and the...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Wordplay: "a word ill-urged"
This video examines Romeo's meditation on the dual meanings of the word "sadness" in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." This analysis underscores the nuanced language Shakespeare employs to deepen the emotional complexity of his...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Word Nerd: "vanity"
This video explores the etymology and usage of the word "vanity" in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." The analysis highlights how a broader historical meaning enriches our understanding of the characters' actions and themes in the play.
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Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Word Nerd: "store"
This video analyzes Shakespeare's use of the word "store" in "Romeo and Juliet," originating from the Latin "instaurāre," which means to renew. It discusses how "store" symbolizes resources like livestock or seeds, essential for future...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Word Nerd: "shrift"
This video delves into the historical and literary significance of the term "shrift" in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." The discussion underscores how Montague uses this term to urge Benvolio to uncover the true cause of Romeo’s...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Word Nerd: "profane"
This video explores the etymology and metaphorical use of the word "profane" in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." The analysis highlights the Prince's condemnation of the Capulets and Montagues, equating their feud-driven violence to a...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Word Nerd: "canker"
This video delves into Shakespeare's metaphorical use of the term "canker" in "Romeo and Juliet," drawing parallels between the biological implications of the word and its symbolic meaning in the play. This analysis aims to enrich...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Performance: Romeo, Lines 223b-232
This video features a performance of a significant segment from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where themes of beauty and perception are examined. It delves into the melancholic sentiment expressed by a character who, having lost...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Performance: Romeo, Lines 166-178a
This video features a performance of a speech by Romeo from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where he reflects on the paradoxical nature of love. It focuses on Romeo's expressions of confusion and pain over love that feels tangible yet...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Performance: Montague, Lines 126-137
This video delves into a passage from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" where Lord Montague describes his son Romeo's melancholic behavior. It illustrates how Romeo's deep sadness adds to the morning dew with his tears and how he avoids...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Mythology: The Power of Cupid
This video examines the depiction of Cupid in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the mythological god's role in influencing love and heartache. It discusses how Romeo, despite being the quintessential lovelorn figure,...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Language: Blank Verse
This video dissects the use of iambic pentameter and blank verse in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," specifically examining the Prince's speech. It explains the structure and rhythm of the lines, illustrating how Shakespeare uses poetic...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Interview with Romeo
This video presents a staged interview with Romeo Montague from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on his expressions of unrequited love and the emotional turmoil it brings. The session provides insights into Romeo's character,...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Double Meaning: "Sad"
This video explores the dual meanings of the word "sad" in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," specifically in the context of a conversation between Benvolio and Romeo in Act 1, Scene 1. Viewers will gain insights into how word meanings...
Wonderscape
Mastering Foreshadowing: Crafting Suspense in Storytelling
This video focuses on the literary technique of foreshadowing, a method by which writers subtly hint at events to come, building suspense and engagement in their narratives. It highlights examples from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet"...
Oxford Comma
The Modern Misreading of Death in Romeo and Juliet
The characters in Romeo and Juliet constantly talk about death. And modern readers usually pick up on how this talk of death is wielded as a threat, foreshadows the end of the play, and allows younger teenagers to be overdramatic. What...
Oxford Comma
How to Write a Paper
In this video we'll explore the EPA method for writing academic papers. The EPA method encourages writers to start with the Evidence, look for Patterns, and then and only then to settle on an Argument.
National Theatre
Exploring the Queen Mab Speech with Emily Burns and Fisayo Akinade
Emily Burns (Adapter and Associate Director) and Fisayo Akinade (Mercutio) in conversation about the Queen Mab speech from Romeo and Juliet. Emily and Fisayo discuss various interpretations of this scene and the choices behind how it was...
National Theatre
Behind the Scenes of a Shakespearean Film Adaptation: From Theater to Film
This video is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet by the National Theatre. The production was originally planned for the stage but was cancelled due to the pandemic, and the team came together...