ROMEO/JULIET VERBAL/VISUAL ESSAY Ahmed INTRODUCTION For my Verbal/Visual essay, I will be covering on how the play Romeo and Juliet develops the theme of love. Throughout the presentation, I will go over 5 different quotes that demonstrate the theme of love, while including pictures to follow. Thesis Statement Through the unfolding of the tragic love story in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the theme of love evolves, revealing its transformative nature, its capacity to show passion and impulsiveness, and its potential for both love and heartbreak. Quote #1 Shakespeare: 1.5.50 “Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight for ne’er saw true beauty till this night.” Analysis: The quote that I have included demonstrates the Theme of Love in a meaningful way. This quote …show more content…
In this Scene Romeo saw Juliet for the first time in his life at the masked ball, (hosted by the Capulet family). The power of love was shown when both Romeo and Juliet were instantly attracted to each other and their beauty, which lead to there ongoing history between each other. Hence why this quote truly demonstrates the theme of love. Image #1 This image was chosen to go along with the quote (Shakespeare 1.5.50) because it resembles the scene in a defined way. The reason for the people to be blacked out, was chosen on purpose due to the fact Romeo and Juliet were at a masked party, so they couldn't see each other which is why the people’s faces are not visible to be seen. It also matches the quote’s theme of love, the reason being that is this picture implies that they are going to “kiss” which demonstrates an act of love, or heartfelt emotions. This is the image I would 100% of the time always chose, due to the nature and relevance of how it was made. Quote 2 Shakespeare 2.2.130 “My bounty is as boundless as the sea, my love as deep; the more I give to thee?” Analysis: The quote that I have included demonstrates the theme of love in a meaningful