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romeo and juliet
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Amber Swallow 10S/Sa English Miss Woods 23rd May 2007 Romeo & Juliet Task: How does Shakespeare present the character of Capulet to the audience in act one of Romeo and Juliet and so prepare them for his actions later? Romeo and Juliet is a traditional love tragedy, written by the famous William Shakespeare. It was first performed in 1595. In this time there were no films or television and very few people could read, so the theatre was a popular option for many. This was the only time when all classes would meet one another. The upper class would be granted to the best seating, up high in the balconies. While the lower class had only the option of standing. The play as a whole is based basically around two well know families who are sworn rivals. Their children fall madly in love knowing they're avowed enemies. However, hatred...
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