2Romeo and Juliet: English 9A Text to Film Comparison As you watch the two film versions, please consider how each version relates to the text in terms of: Character portrayal Tone /Mood Consider how each of the film versions enhance the original play. The Masquerade Ball: (I,v) The play: 1. Characterize the following people based on actions and what the character says. Film 1: Zeferelli (old one!) Film 2: Luhrman (newer one!) Now, characterize the following people based on appearance and actions. Also, consider any difference in the language used. Now, characterize the following people based on appearance and actions. Also, consider any difference in the language used. Romeo persistent Romeo: romantic. Very responsible because of Mercutio. Juliet responsible to herself, resistant against marriage Tybalt Very offended there are Montagues at the party. Very upset that Romeo is at the party. Will not forget Capulet’s decision. Romeo observant, romantic. Juliet Innocent, immature, rebellious. Juliet loving, romantic Tybalt Angry, irrational. Jealous Tybalt angry, irrational Mercutio crazy, insane. Mercutio Lord Capulet Lord Capulet: relaxed, chill. Nurse: helpful Nurse angry, 2. Tone: Consider soundtrack, non-verbal communication, and literal tone of voice. 2. Tone: Consider soundtrack and sound effects, non-verbal communication, and literal tone of voice. Mercutio seems to have mood swings. Unstable. Insane. Lord Capulet acts grand, acts like this party is the romantic greatest thing ever. Doesn’t mind that Romeo is at the party. Nurse: kind, nanny to Juliet. 2. The tone of the scene, consider how it adds to the overall mood. Joyful, grand trying to have a great party. 3. How the primary conflict is portrayed. Tybalt does not like Romeo is at the ball. It’s portrayed as something that isn’t that bad. Portrayed as two people who love each other at first sight, but they are the offspring of two hated enemies 3.How is the conflict developed through setting, soundtrack, camera angles and movement? The conflict is arising when the identity of romea isn’t hidden well enough, and juliet finds out they’re a montague 3.How is the conflict developed through setting, soundtrack, camera angles and movement? The conflict sets in near the end, when juliet realizes her love in a montague The Balcony Scene: (II:2) The play: Film 1: Zeferelli (old one!) Film 2: Luhrman (newer one!) Characterize the following people based on actions and what the character says. Now, characterize the following people based on appearance and actions. Also, consider any difference in the language used. Now, characterize the following people based on appearance and actions. Also, consider any difference in the language used. Romeo Very obsessive, also desperate. Romeo Desperate, very romantic, excited Juliet Romantic, desperate, 2. The tone of the scene, consider how it adds to the overall mood. 3.How the primary conflict is portrayed. Romeo desperate, quiet romantic Juliet obsessive, loud Juliet Much more aggressive with romance between Romeo 2. Tone: Consider soundtrack, non-verbal communication, and literal tone of voice. 3.How is the conflict developed through setting, soundtrack, camera angles and movement? 2. Tone: Consider soundtrack and sound effects, non-verbal communication, and literal tone of voice. 3.How is the conflict developed through setting, soundtrack, camera angles and movement? The Fight Scene: (III,iii) The play: Characterize the following people based on actions and what the character says. Romeo trying to make peace. Peaceful. sensitive Benvolio peaceful, neutral. Mercutio angry, vengeful. Rowdy, crazed. Protective. Tybalt angry, on edge. Embarrassed, untrustworthy, unnecessarily angry, rash. 2. The tone of the scene, consider how it adds to the overall mood. On edge before the fight, it could’ve happened at Film 1: Zeferelli (old one!) Film 2: Luhrman (newer one!) Now, characterize the following people based on appearance and actions. Also, consider any difference in the language used. Now, characterize the following people based on appearance and actions. Also, consider any difference in the language used. Romeo: trying to be friends. Peaceful. After Mercutio’s death he was very vengeful Benvolio: kind, trying to prevent fighting. Romeo: forgiving, Benvolio: honest, a little biasedn nhgf bg4 Mercutio: very childish, Mercutio: angry, Very angry, slouched, really wants revenge. Blind to what Tybalt: intimidating Benvolio is saying. Comedic relief of tension Tybalt: very childish, vengeful. Much more calm. 2. Tone: Consider soundtrack, non-verbal communication, and literal tone of voice. Violent, very on edge 2. Tone: Consider soundtrack, non-verbal communication, and literal tone of voice. Very violent, no beating around the bush, goes straight to the fighting. 3.How is the conflict developed through setting, any time. Ironic, Romeo and Tybalt are cousins soundtrack, camera angles 3.How is the conflict developed and movement? through setting, soundtrack, The conflict started to camera angles and movement? develop when tybalt The conflict is started from Tybalt splashing mercution 3.How the primary conflict is portrayed. In a large fight. Tybalt’s thirst for a fight, for revenge. The Final Scene: (V,iii) *Please note: The ending portrayed in both film versions is the SAME as the ending of the tragic play we read in class. Some people may find this image of suicide graphic. The Play: Characterize the following people based Film 1: Zeferelli (old one!) Film 2: Luhrman (newer one!) Now, characterize the following people based on Now, characterize the following people based on on actions and what the character says. appearance and actions. Also, consider any difference in the language used. appearance and actions. Also, consider any difference in the language used. Romeo: desperate, sad, regretful. Romeo: crazy, very desperate. Juliet: confused, excited, depressed. Juliet The play: Romeo: desperate, unintentionally ironic. depressed Juliet: confused Friar Lawrence: regretful. 2. The tone of the scene, consider how it adds to the overall mood. Ironic, sad. 3.How the primary conflict is portrayed. Romeo doesn’t understand that Juliet is still alive. Which leads to both of their deaths. Friar Lawrence Friar Lawrence: scared, honest. 2. Tone: Consider soundtrack, non-verbal communication, and literal tone of voice. Depressing, creepy, melancholy. 3.How is the conflict developed through setting, soundtrack, camera angles and movement? Romeo kills himself in grief, Juliet also kills herself in grief. 2. Tone: Consider soundtrack, non-verbal communication, and literal tone of voice. Very frantic 3.How is the conflict developed through setting, soundtrack, camera angles and movement? Romeo was being chased by the police.
