This presentation shows how that classic story of Romeo and Juliet has evolved throughout time.

1. The Evolution of the Classic Tale A Presentation By: Jordan McKnight

3. “ Shakespeare made significant changes to the story’s timeline and structure in order to enhance the dramatic momentum, give the lover’s plight a sense of urgency, and add suspense.” –Ryan McKittrick, How Romeus Became Romeo

4. George Cukor’s 1936 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet.

5. Leslie Howard and Norma Shearer in the 1936 film directed by George Cukor.

6. Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 version of Romeo & Juliet, starring Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting.

8. Elizabethan style clothing styles were used to design the costumes.

9. Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 film William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes.

10. “ Shakespeare uses heritage in his plays, but he does so in order to say vital things to the present. His plays have got to be adapted in order to evolve. That’s how he stays alive…The best Shakespeare is always Shakespeare made contemporary.” -Professor Jonathan Bate, The University of Warwick

12. Lurhmann’s screen adaptation included costumes with a very modern look.

13. Romeo as he enters the sepulcher to see his beloved Juliet one last time.

14. Romeo and Juliet ballet performances.

15. “ A fully animated feature fantasy about two star crossed seals from warring families that fall in love against their parents' wishes.”

16. Messiah College’s theatre production of Romeo and Juliet. “Shakespeare’s classic love story is transformed into a techno-tragedy for the Internet generation.”

17. Korean film version of the Romeo and Juliet story.

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