How does the fatal tragedy of two ‘star-crossed lovers’, Romeo and Juliet (R&J), illustrate the story of two youths from clashing families who ultimately kill themselves in despair of the violent rivalry? William Shakespeare explores significant themes by employing important motifs, revealing viewers to concepts that are still prevalent in modern society. The play paints a scene of forbidden love, hatred, and fate versus free will, these timeless themes that have exemplified into contemporary media in the forms of movies, novels, and television stories. ‘A Jazzman’s Blues’ is a 2022 film produced by Tyler Perry that unveils 40 years of secrets, forbidden love, and family drama within a southern murder investigation. It explores similar issues …show more content…
Leanne’s mother exposes to her son-in-law that Bayou had ‘whistled’ at Leanne, and comments to her “Look at the hate in his eyes when he sees coloureds. He will do it.” Her remark embodies the generational hatred between family and two races that has spanned across multiple decades. This quote alludes to the prologue of R&J, where the Chorus unfolds “From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, where civil blood makes civil hands unclean” foreshadowing the ongoing hatred between the Montagues and Capulets which takes on a crucial role in the play. The two families have been at odds, both publicly and privately, for many generations. This leads the people of Verona to have beliefs that they will never be able to make amends or have a peaceful relationship due to their constant public disturbances. This reflects to modern day society the beliefs and values of not being able to marry interracially are being broken each day. Ultimately, the fierce resentment in both medias resulted in the deaths of the protagonists, leaving audience members thinking about the nature of hatred, and how it impacts individuals and