The Cutdown

An excerpt from an old Shakespeare paper:

In the most popular love story in history, The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, the story of their love is not one of simplicity and happiness and it most certainly does not run smoothly. The two families dislike one another, which on the surface could be relatable to lovers’ families in present day America, but to the violent extent it is not likely. Romeo and Juliet decide that they love each other so much they would rather die than not be together. Readers consider this a famous romantic play, but it was properly placed in the tragedy section of Shakespeare’s plays. He did not write it as a sweet, smooth love story. The two main characters kill themselves, in the name of love, which is a satirical spin on romance. In the end they do not get the opportunity to be together anyways because they themselves take that from each other. It would have been more loving to let the other live, even if it meant with someone else whom his or her family approved. Shakespeare’s look on love seems to be quite sarcastic in this play.

In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the feelings of love are tossed around, and tangled like fishing wire. With the help of magic, it appears that no one knows whom they truly love, and so they chase after multiple people proclaiming their strong love. The characters look like ridiculous fools.  It is entertaining to watch, but Shakespeare could be touching on more than complete fictional themes. Many children begin dating when they are young teens and profess to love countless romantic partners at different times in their lives. Divorce rates in America are high as well. Oftentimes, people tend to have feeble relationships and flit about between lovers. They fight hard for love with one person, but in a matter of time they are chasing after another victim. Shakespeare lets characters appear to be victims of love in this play. Bottom, the ass, gets wooed by the fairy queen but it is only because the queen’s emotions and vision have been disturbed by magic. Also, the two fine gentlemen, Demetrius and Lysander, pursue the self-pitying Helena. The magic in the play creates a humorous show, but in life people do not need magic to run from one lover to the next, making bold declarations. They look like fools on their own. 

The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is not a happy, simple love story. The two families dislike one another, to the extent of using violence. Romeo and Juliet love each other so much they would rather die than be apart. Readers consider this a romantic play, but it was properly placed in the tragedy section of Shakespeare’s plays. He did not write it as a sweet, love story. The two main characters kill themselves- in the name of love -giving a satirical spin on romance. [entire sentence deleted] It would have been more loving to let the other live, even if it meant with someone else whom his or her family approved. Shakespeare’s look on love seems to be quite sarcastic in this play.

In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the feelings of love are tossed around, and tangled. Because of magic the character don’t know whom they truly love, so they proclaim a strong love to multiple people. They all look like ridiculous fools.  It is entertaining to watch, but Shakespeare could be touching on more than fictional themes. Many children begin dating when they are young teens and profess to love countless romantic partners at different times in their lives. Divorce rates in America are high as well.  People tend to have feeble relationships, constantly changing lovers. They fight for love with one person,  but soon are are chasing after another victim. Shakespeare’s characters appear to be victims of love in this play. Bottom, the ass, gets wooed by the fairy queen but it is only because the queen’s emotions and vision have been disturbed by magic. Also, the two fine gentlemen, Demetrius and Lysander, pursue the self-pitying Helena. The magic in the play creates a humorous show, but in life people do not need magic to run from one lover to the next. They look like fools on their own.