Despite its fancy pedigree, Romeo and Juliet was a play I never found interest in. The romanticized characters and the dramatic plot was nothing of my taste. As we began to read the play, I found it to be a much more likable story. Shakespeare added an unexpected humor that can never be dated. Through Shakespeare's unique and clever writing style, I discovered a new appreciation for the play. Shakespeare intertwined characters full of love, humor, and madness. A character that attracted my attention the most was the Nurse. She adds vulgar humor that surprises the reader while incorporating a new tone to the play. Though I cannot relate much to the Nurse, I can see her sharing the same attitude as a person would today; making her stand out from the others.
Our reading in class has helped me develop a much better understanding for the play. Reading aloud in class brings out so much more to the play, then just lines on a page. Hearing the lines spoken and being apart of the play, makes the story much more enjoyable. What we've been doing in class has given me a better take on the play and a new perspective to the forever known play of Romeo and Juliet.
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