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An analysis of William Shakespeare's tragedy 'Romeo and Juliet'. the definition of a tragedy, the themes of the play, and who is responsible for the tragic ending. The themes include the power of love, destiny, violence, and the individual versus society.
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by William Shakespeare
What other tragedies have you seen?
We see some themes right away:
•the power of love
•destiny
•violence
•the individual versus society
Any others?
A thesis statement is a specific claim that you follow with evidence.
Are the themes you just wrote down specific claims?
•A thesis must be arguable: reasonable people can disagree about it.
•You must also be able to prove your thesis with evidence from the play.
Marriage and love in Elizabethan times
in which it was written.
says “My will to her consent is but a part” (1.2.15).
Marriage and love in Elizabethan times
the wrong time, and the tragedy was a series of
unfortunate events--all due to chance.