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An analysis of Baz luhrmann's interpretation of 'Romeo and Juliet'.
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An analysis of Baz luhrmann's interpretation of 'Romeo and Juliet' Shakespeare uses a prologue at the start of his play for a number of reasons. Firstly, it acts as an introduction to the story. We learn about the rivalry between the two families, ''Ancient Grudge'' it also makes clear that it is a tragic story of two ''star - cross'd lovers '' who are destined to die because of their families hatred. The prologue is like the opening to a film because both need to grab your attention. The setting of Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo and Juliet' is in the west coast of America, in a setting, which he calls Verona Beach. However this is not true as the beach's real name is Venice Beach but the reason why he uses this is because it reminds everyone where William Shakespeare actually set the play, he set the play in Verona so by...
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