Internal Conflict In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet defines what it means to be human in all places and ages through exploring the universal experiences of internal conflict and violence. The story of Romeo and Juliet is set during the Elizabethan era between 1558 to 1603 in Verona, a violent and patriarchal period. The Baz Luhrmann-directed film adaptation of this play conveys the primary themes of love, conflict, and violence for a modern audience while also illuminating how attitudes have evolved over time.
Internal conflict is a theme that is relevant to people in our society today. Throughout the play, there are multiple internally troubled characters who experience the theme of internal conflict. Juliet encounters multiple struggles with her love

The internal struggle and long-standing hatred between the Capulet family and the Montague family are mentioned when we first meet them. We learn at the beginning of the movie that the Capulet family chooses to appear and cause trouble at the Verona gas station after learning that the Montagues are in town. This scene is filled with different film techniques, including quick cuts conveying the tension between both families, close-ups expressing each individual's facial expressions and emotions, and low-angle shots to show the intimidation of the capulets. Quick cuts are used throughout the whole film, creating a sense of disorientation and unpredictability. When Juliet tells her nurse that she is marrying Romeo behind her family's back, the nurse screams and yells at Juliet while standing over her, urging her to reconsider what she is doing and how she is betraying her family. By yelling at Juliet while standing over her, the nurse generates foreshadowing and intimidation. The feud between the Montague and Capulet families, which has led to several issues throughout the entire movie, serves as a constant reminder of internal conflict. Luhrmann uses the film Romeo and Juliet to show how internal struggle has been portrayed and communicated throughout

The idea of violence runs throughout the entire film and is still important today. Luhrmann faithfully recreates the action sequences from the original Romeo and Juliet, but he updates them for the modern age by switching out the swords for guns and the period clothing for Hawaiian shirts and shorts. Bemnvolio arrives at the gas station along with Tybalt at the sight of each other, and a battle begins. Luhrmann employs fast cuts and a low-angle shot of Tybalt to give off an intimidating attitude and make him appear vicious and frightening. Mercutio and Tybalt get involved in another brawl between the Capulets and the Montagues on the beach. The curse Mercutio pronounced just before he passed away foretells Romeo and Tybalt's tragedies. Mercutio says, "A plague on both your houses!" This line metaphor foreshadows the tragic events that unfold, showing the consequences of the feud. As a result, Luhrmann effectively conveys the suffering and bloodshed that society brings about as a result of the