Modernization Shakespeare

There have been, passim time, unbounded new versions of William? s Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet Nevertheless, Baz Lurhmann directed a very modern version of this famed play, replacing daggers by guns and horses by cars, and level off much. The main reason and advantage of the modernisation of certain guesss is to lead to a clearer nitty-gritty and a better understanding of the story. First, the handler showd the situation or the feelings of the characters by using modern means much(prenominal) as fireworks for an intense party or guns or fire for hate.This is even much(prenominal) clearly shown in the elevator scene, where Romeo and Juliet go hide to kiss, the elevator symbolizing the fact that they want to be outside from the early(a)s and impede about the world. Also, the costumes during the party give us a clearer idea of the characters? personalities and roles Juliet, as an angel, is stand for as innocent, virgin and pure Romeo as a masked knight is secrecy from the Capulets and is Juliet? s savior Tybalt, disguised as a devil, is evil and full of anger, and finally, the prince is be as a policeman throughout the whole movie, in order to emphasize his authority.Another modern way to express more clearly the character? s feelings, apart from Shakespeare? s dialogs, are the songs, which set quick the atmosphere of the scenes, because of its music, and its explicit lyrics. For example, the song necking you sets a romantic atmosphere. On the other side, some of the modernization takes away from the play, and I think Baz Lurhmann used to much filthiness in his movie, which can make it wager sometimes ridiculous and exaggerated, and made the attestor feel a little disappointed.For example, the strawman of drugs, and shocking costumes or dances, such as Mercutio? disguise and performance during the party, was not infallible for the understanding of the story. Also, Friar Laurence doesn? t take care as wise or self-righteous as in the pl ay when he is sleeping in the middle of his plants, with a flowery shirt. Finally, the fact that Juliet shot herself in the head at the ending scene seems like a more violent, cover and hard way to die than by the dagger in the play, which is a more romantic way to die. As a conclusion, the modernization of William? s Shakespeare play brings a lot to the story, but also takes away some of its original romanticism, which is replaced by vulgarity.