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Comparison Of Zeffirelli's Romeo And Juliet

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Zeffirelli has made a very nice version of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Scene 2, and it’s the one I enjoyed the most. Zeffirelli portrayed Juliet very well with the actress Olivia Hussey. Although older than Juliet’s age of 14 in Shakespeare’s original play, Olivia Hussey successfully interpreted Juliet’s youthful and lively nature. Olivia Hussey also delivered the role of Juliet with great emotion and gestures. Her tone changes as she is saying her deep thoughts of Romeo’s name to her love for him.
When Juliet was saying the words “And for thy name which is no part of thee/Take all myself” (2.2.48-49), she had different actions to engage the audience and show her inner thoughts. At first, she had her hand under her chin to show her

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