Romeo and Juliet Context

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What was Shakespeare's approach to plagiarism?

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He took plots from existing works

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Which character did Shakespeare add complexity to in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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Juliet

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What genre does 'Romeo and Juliet' primarily belong to?

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Tragedy

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What theme is commonly found in Elizabethan comedies?

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Romance and misunderstanding

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How does Shakespeare portray Romeo's love for Juliet compared to his love for Rosaline?

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Juliet's love is more genuine

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What significant event occurred in London shortly before Shakespeare wrote 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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A massive plague

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Who was the last Tudor monarch mentioned in the video?

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Elizabeth I

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What was a common view on marriage in Elizabethan society?

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It was seen as a foundation of society

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How did Shakespeare respond to the traditional views of courtly love?

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He critiqued their shallowness

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What does the ending of 'Romeo and Juliet' signify about Shakespeare's writing?

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He was moving toward more tragic material