Comparing Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

Classic literature has long been admired and idolized, the prose and poetry a far cry from that of today. The lack of expansion in the abridged version versus Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, leaves much to be desired as the experience of full version tells a more human tale to be drawn upon, hence the comparative worthlessness of the abridged version. Reading the abridged version, one cannot help but notice one misses out on appreciating Shakespeare’s fine craft and gift for writing, the knowledge imparted within the text is removed, and there is a sheer lack of depth offered by the shortened piece.
Writings produced by Shakespeare are revered for their nuanced characters and plot; as well as the complex, high level writing; and the droplets of information imparted in

The use of a sonnet as a part of a conversation is one rarely if ever seen elsewhere. This alternate use for poetry within a form of prose is a novel idea and shows us the endless possibilities for writing. The poem within a poem attribute is only enhanced with the poetic conceit of the lovers to be as pilgrim and saint. The breaking up of the sonnet in the abridged version is a blemish upon its pages, and a disgrace to Shakespeare’s writings. As Romeo says (2.2.3) the reader learns of his passion for Juliet as a comparison to his love for Rosaline. The use of expository metaphors in Romeo and Juliet gives new and much less frivolous purpose to the writings. The exquisite detail literary devices provide us with, whether fancified or not, is a magnificent addition to the main plot of the play and shows us all the intricate weavings we too should strive for as we write. When Romeo compares Juliet’s eyes to stars, an analytical reader is called to think forwards and note Juliet asking for Romeo to become stars in act three scene two; this weaves the story tighter and builds up the theme. The abridged version shortens Samson and Gregory’s conversation and