Last Updated on March 19, 2022 by QCity Editorial Stuff
Many people are familiar with the Shakespearean play Romeo and Juliet, but what most people don’t know is that there are two different versions of the story. The original version, which was written in 1591, is much darker than the more well-known version from 1936. In the original play, Romeo and Juliet have a much more tragic ending, and their love is not as celebrated. In this blog post, we will explore some of the differences between these two versions of the story.
It’s a debate that has been asked time and time again: who is the better couple, Romeo and Juliet or Bonnie and Clyde? While the two couples have different backgrounds, they both share one common trait: they are romantics. Some would say that Romeo and Juliet are the ultimate romantic couple while others might lean towards Bonnie and Clyde because of their rebel attitude.
Although Romeo and Juliet are often seen as a story of young love, there are many differences between the two characters. For example, Romeo is much more impulsive than Juliet, and he tends to make decisions without thinking them through. Additionally, while Romeo is relatively tempestuous, Juliet is much more level-headed and sensible. Ultimately, this leads to different outcomes for the two lovers.
It is often said that there are two types of people in the world: those who have read Romeo and Juliet and those who haven’t. Whether or not you’re a fan of Shakespeare, it’s hard to deny that this love story has captured the imagination of people for centuries. But what makes Romeo and Juliet so special? And how do their stories compare and contrast? In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the Differences Between Romeo and Juliet. Stay tuned.
Comparison between Romeo and Juliet
| Parameters of Comparison | Romeo | Juliet |
| Family | Different family | Different family |
| Type | Romeo is a Montague | Juliet is a Capulet |
| Play | Never meet play began | Never meet play began |
| Love | fall in love at first sight | fall in love at first sight |
| Live | They both live in Verona, Italy | They both live in Verona, Italy |
Who is Romeo?
Romeo is an A.I.-assisted messaging app that allows you to easily connect with new people near you. With Romeo, you can quickly and easily find new friends or romantic partners in your area. Romeo uses cutting-edge location-tracking technology to help you find people who are close to you, so you can start building connections right away. Plus, Romeo offers a fun and easy way to meet people, so you can feel confident about starting conversations with new people.
Who is Juliet?
Juliet is a Shakespearean tragedy, and as such, it is one of the most popular plays ever written. The story revolves around two lovers – Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet- who are forced to marry other people as part of a family feud. It ends tragically with both characters committing suicide because they cannot be together. This blog post will explain more about this iconic play and why it has been so loved for centuries.
Juliet is a beautiful, intelligent woman who has been in love with Romeo for years. She’s not the one that people talk about when they discuss Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, but she’s an important character nonetheless. In this blog post, we’ll explore what it means to be Juliet and how her role changes throughout the play.
10 Differences Between Romeo and Juliet
1. Romeo and Juliet are from different families.
2. Juliet is a Capulet, while Romeo is a Montague.
3. The two have never met before the play begins.
4. They fall in love at first sight.
5. Many believe that they commit suicide to be together in death because of their age disparity (Romeo was only 16).
6. It’s believed that Shakespeare wrote this for his patron, Queen Elizabeth I, who had just lost her husband, King Philip II of Spain, to illness after only three years of marriage; she would later marry Lord Robert Dudley shortly after the play debuted in 1597.
7. One is a Montague, the other is a Capulet.
8. They both live in Verona, Italy.
9. The story takes place in the 14th century.
10. Romeo falls in love with her at first sight and she does not know him until later on when he talks to her by apologizing for running into her while he was chasing Tybalt who killed Mercutio (Romeo’s best friend).
Interesting Statistics or Facts of Romeo
1. Romeo was born in the city of Verona, Italy.
2. Romeo and Juliet were married on November 11th, 1501.
3. Shakespeare’s tragedy “Romeo and Juliet” is based on a story from Arthur Brooke’s poem “The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet”.
4. In 1497, there was an outbreak of syphilis in Florence that killed many people including Giulietta di Lorenzo de’ Medici (Juliet).
5. The first documented use of the word “Romeo” to describe a male lover occurred in 1892.
6. A statue honoring Romeo has been erected outside Verona since 1886.
Interesting Statistics or Facts of Juliet
1. Juliet was born on December 12th, 1501.
2. Shakespeare knew her well enough to write a play about her.
3. She married Romeo when she was only 13 years old.
4. Her tombstone reads “Here lies the daughter of the most excellent prince”.
5. She is referenced in over 1,000 movies and TV shows including The Simpsons.
6. In 1609, John Fletcher wrote a play called ‘The Woman’s Prize’ which features a character named Julia who has many similarities to Juliet.
Conclusion
The play argues that marriage should be based on love and not other factors. The lovers, Romeo and Juliet were young and in love with one another but their families disapproved so they had to take drastic measures. This caused a lot of chaos for those around them as well as themselves. They both died because it was believed that death was better than living without each other which shows how much they loved each other even though there were consequences such as losing family members or friends due to this decision. It’s very unfortunate what happened because these two people who deeply cared about one another couldn’t live together anymore once their parents found out about it all.
Romeo and Juliet is a story of two people who fall deeply in love with each other. The playwright’s depiction of the tragic ending to their relationship has been translated into many different mediums through time. I hope you enjoyed reading this blog post about the differences between Shakespeare’s famous characters – Romeo and Juliet.
References:
Resource 01: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romeo_(2011_film)
Resource 02: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juliet
