how are othello and romeo and juliet similar?
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What seems to be the most obvious similarity between Othello and Desdemona and Romeo in Juliet is the tragic end both couples meet. The argument presented here calls for this ending to be a greater testament to the duo's differences.
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The two "houses", as Shakespeare calls them, are the Capulet and Montague households. Romeo is the son of Lord Montague, and Juliet the daughter of Lord Capulet. Tybalt is a cousin to Juliet - Lady Capulet's brother's child. Both families lose their heirs at the end of the play - the younger generation is wiped out.
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Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and along with Hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed plays.
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Othello thinks Iago is a good man Iago hates Othello for something he is not even sure of and already wants to plot a plan. Othello truly trust Iago and believes he is a close and loyal friend. On the other hand Iago says he is a friend but is truly trying to ruin Othello's life.
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Tybalt Capulet in Romeo and Juliet. Tybalt Capulet is Juliet's cousin. He is extremely feisty and enjoys the conflict between the Montagues and his family. He is strong-willed, argumentative, passionate and loyal.
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But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. That thou, her maid, art far more fair than she. In any Shakespeare play written more than a few years after Romeo and Juliet, these lines would be laughable; Romeo trots out some of the most clichéd fancies of the day.
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It is the east, and Juliet is the sun - Here, Shakespeare makes a metaphorical comparison between Juliet and the sun. (It is not a simile as it doesn't use like or as.) Furthermore, a metaphor is a comparison between two entities that are not alike in any way, except in the aspect that they are compared.
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Tybalt Capulet is Juliet's cousin. He is extremely feisty and enjoys the conflict between the Montagues and his family. He is strong-willed, argumentative, passionate and loyal.
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He has actually convinced himself that it's perfectly possible that Desdemona and Cassio might have an affair. Iago admits that Othello is a loving husband to Desdemona, but says that he, too, loves Desdemona. Don't forget, the revenge bit seems to stem from Iago thinking Othello had sex with his wife Emilia.
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Benvolio is Lord Montague's nephew and Romeo's cousin. He is usually portrayed by Shakespeare as a kind and thoughtful person who attempts to look out for his cousin.
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They have been brought up to hate each other; they both belong to rich, powerful families and are expected to behave according to their class, and obey their parents without questioning. Romeo acts on impulse, Juliet is more reflexive. Romeo is as immature as he can be. Juliet has more understanding.
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Macbeth and Banquo are similar in status and skills. They have both served their king well, and come from good families. The difference is in their reactions and choices. They both heard the prophecy of the witches, which said Macbeth would be king, but Banquo's descendants would be kings.
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The Capulets are Juliet's family and the Montagues are Romeo's. The two families hate each other, so Romeo and Juliet have to get married secretly.
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In Romeo and Juliet, Paris is the man that Lord and Lady Capulet want Juliet to marry. He is a count and is related to Escalus, the Prince of Verona.
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Roderigo and Cassio, white Christian Venetian males, are better foils for Iago. Publicly, Iago looks like them, talks like them, acts like them. Othello is on an island in this play, alienated by race, age, religion, rank, and status.
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Expert Answers info In Rome and Juliet, Mercutio serves as a dramatic foil for Romeo.
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A Comparison of Benvolio and Mercutio. ... Although Benvolio and Mercutio are alike because they are both very loyal to Romeo, they are different because Benvolio is calm, level-headed, and honest and Mercutio tends to be a sarcastic, wild person who follows his emotions more than his common sense.