Romeo & Juliet Outline

I. Which movie best exemplifies Shakespeare’s play A. Overview of Luhrmann’s style B. Overview of Zeffirelli’s style

II. Balcony scene A. Luhrmann’s use of mise-en-scene 1. Explain effect 2. Explain effect B. Zeffirelli’s use of mise-en-scene 1. Explain effect 2. Explain effect

III. Which scene best exemplifies Shakespeare’s A. Shakespeare’s original B. In comparison to Luhrmann’s C. In comparison to Zeffirelli’s 1. Commentary 2. Commentary

IV. Romeo’s tragic flaw A. Luhrmann’s use of mise-en-scene 1. Explain effect 2. Explain effect B. Zeffirelli’s use of mise-en-scene 1. Explain effect 2. Explain effect

V. Which scene best exemplifies Shakespeare’s A. Shakespeare’s original B. In comparison to Luhrmann’s C. In comparison to Zeffirelli’s 1. Commentary 2. Commentary

VI. Death scene A. Luhrmann’s use of mise-en-scene 1. Explain effect 2. Explain effect B. Zeffirelli’s use of mise-en-scene A. Explain effect B. Explain effect

VII. Which scene best exemplifies Shakespeare’s A. Shakespeare’s original B. In comparison to Luhrmann’s C. In comparison to Zeffirelli’s 1. Commentary 2. Commentary

VIII. Which movie best exemplifies Shakespeare’s play A. Support B. Support C. Commentary D. Commentary E. Commentary

IX. Which movie best exemplifies Shakespeare’s play A. Overview of Luhrmann’s style B.Overview of Zeffirelli’s style