William Shakespeare s Romeo And Juliet - 1591 Words

Shakespeare is a prominent figure present throughout history. His writing is credited as some of the most influential pieces written in English literature. Shakespeare was born in 1564 in England. He attended school, but did not further his formal education after dropping out of grammar school. In 1590, he left his wife and three children in order to become a playwright and actor. He was successful with this, and, because of his reputation, became a popular playwright in England. After his death in 1616 at the age of fifty-two, his work became some of the most reputable works of all time. They have been enjoyed as timeless classics to this day. The works I have chosen to compare are Romeo and Juliet and Much Ado About Nothing, both of†¦show more content†¦Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy nowhere near as dismal as its comparison, Romeo and Juliet. This play is centered around a couple many see as fit for marriage, except the two â€Å"lovebirds† are unable to see that for themselves. Though the courting couple may be older, their unbelievably funny wit and inability to recognize their passion for eachother is what makes this play so great! Though the plays are both of different genres, each encompassess aspects of an incredibly entertaining, informative piece. I say this because of the themes Shakespeare presents throughout the works, the complexity of characters, and the allegorical messages present throughout the plays. Both of the works I have selected are entertaining and informative pieces because of the themes Shakespeare presents throughout them. Shakespeare is known for incorporating sappy, cliched romance into his plays. Unfortunately, with Shakespeare, romance does not exclude tragedy. In my opinion, this is what makes his work so enjoyable! In Romeo and Juliet, the ongoing Montagues-Capulet family feud leads young Romeo and Juliet to have a difficult time furthering their relationship. Though madly in love, tragedy in the form of suicide strikes the both of them. In Act 5, Scene 3, Romeo and Juliet make the ultimate sacrifice and kill themselves in order to continue their love in death. Romeo chooses poison as his killer, and Juliet chooses Romeo’s dagger as hers. â€Å"O happy