Death Of Juliet By Baz Luhrmann's Romeo And Juliet

Passion is an intense emotion that can create and cause disaster if it is not controlled. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet showcases the destructive nature of unchecked passion, which ultimately led to the tragic ending of the lovers during their families rivalry. The story highlights the intense romance and obsession between the lovers, leading them to make decisions without considering the consequences. Baz Luhrmann's “Romeo X Juliet” film expresses the dramatic feelings between the two lovers. In both the film and play, in the end, their passion and desire for each other led to destruction and death. By increasing the drama and adding a level of entertainment, Baz Luhrmann exaggerates how unchecked passion can lead to tragedy.

In the movie

The fight started between Tybalt and Romeo when Tybalt declared a battle between the two of them. When Romeo refuses, Mercutio answers Tybalt’s challenge. They duel and Mercutio is fatally wounded. Romeo then avenges Mercutio’s death by killing Tybalt in a duel. In the film, the incident was drawn out and more dramatic when Romeo rages after the death of Mercutio. Tybalt was shot several times by Romeo, and even when Romeo killed someone he cried hysterically for the death of Mercutio. In the book, Tybalt's death was very quick and swift. The film gave more meaning to the event by showing the emotions and reactions of those involved. The slow pace allowed for more tension within the situation, making the characters' emotions more apparent. The book and film both show the consequences of Romeo’s unchecked passion, his consequence is shown in Act 3 Scenes 1 and 2. After the grievance of Tybalt, the Capulet’s get involved in how Romeo is punished. “Immediately we exile him hence. I have an interest in your hearts’ proceeding, my blood for your rude brawls doth lie a-bleeding. But I’ll amerce you with so strong a fine that you shall all repent the loss of mine.”(3.1.196-201) In the final decision, the Prince decides to banish Romeo from being near the Capulets all together, which also stops him from seeing