What gave me the most trouble in Romeo and Juliet was definitely the language. A lot of it I had to read multiple times to understand and some of it I still don't understand! But I liked how it said art thou soooo many times because, I don't know, I just found it funny. So if I were making this for teens, the first thing I'd change is the language. I'd change it to a more modern version and cut out some parts that don't really make sense. I probably wouldn't change anything else because then it wouldn't be the same story.
I didn't particularly like the fighting and killing and suicidial acts. Or how Romeo and Juliet got married soo fast and were not even hesitant to kill themselves after finding out the other was "dead". My favorite character was probably the nurse because she wasn't as stupid as Romeo or Juliet and she was kind of funny. Overall, I really actually enjoyed this play!
I finished Starless Sky (finally!) last week, but forgot to post about it. The ending was very good, it kind of gave me a new perspective on life. After finishing, I think I sat and just thought for about 20 minutes. Paige Agnew is an amazing author--I think I'm going to try and find her address (not to be a stalker) to write to her and tell her how much I enjoyed reading her book. She's 15 and already has 2 books published! (I already have ordered the 2nd one, which has nothing to do with Starless Sky, but I expect it to be just as amazing). Definitely one of my top 5 favorite books and I highly recommend it! :)
Oh my gosh. I loved the art thous too!!!!! It was so cool!! From now on I shall say, "Where art though Monika" :]
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