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Oct 25, 2016TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This play is by the one and only, William Shakespeare! Be aware though, this is a tragic play unlike Twelfth Night. Two young people love each other even though their families completely despise each other. This generational grudge and all this feuding is what fuels the tragic aspect is this play. Juliet, a Capulet, is portrayed as an angel which symbolizes her innocence. Romeo, a Montague, begins the book as a heartbroken depressed boy because the love of his life rejected him. Shakespeare effectively uses multiple literary devices such as paradoxes and oxymorons to manipulate the English language in ways that isn’t comparable to other writers. I actually really enjoyed reading the play and being able to pin point these small fine details! This is definitely a tragic play and it gets a 5 out of 5 stars from me! - @SpookyCat of The Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is the romantic and disastrous story of two young people, Romeo and Juliet, who love each other dearly. However, there is a war between the Capulet and Montague families and unfortunately for the lovers, Romeo belongs to the Montague family while Juliet belongs to the Capulet family. This obstacle is something that both characters had to overcome in order to pursue their relationship. In my opinion, Shakespeare did a really good job in developing all the characters and the romance between Romeo and Juliet. The development of these elements made this book very entertaining to read and is another one of Shakespeare's popular books. I would highly recommend this to teenagers! Rating: 4/5 - @booksandgames9 of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library Romeo and Juliet is a memorable play about two young lovers from Verona who face obstacles in their course of love due to a feud between their families. It contains a variety of characters whose personalities range from bawdy to innocent; peaceful to hot-headed; and caring to cold. Furthermore, the play is a collection of themes and conflicts revolving around fate, violence, and true love, all of which hold their significance in today’s society. The most admirable element of the play are the poetic dialogues which are filled imagery, oxymora, and puns. Although the play features a great amount of violence and hostility, it makes sure to provide comedic relief through the speech or actions of some characters. Romeo and Juliet is rightfully known for its soliloquies and fast-paced action; it does an excellent job of purging the reader’s emotions. In spite of being written centuries ago, this tale will forever remain relevant because of the messages it conveys. An eternally beautiful and entertaining piece of work. 5/5 Stars - @VirtueofReading of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library