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romeo and juliet context - Coggle Diagram
romeo and juliet context
setting
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Based on a true italian romance between the families, Capelettis and Monticcis.
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family
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Women had no rights or authority in law, but could influence their husbands
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honour
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There was a strong belief that the slightest wrong or insults must be avenged as a matter of
personal pride or to protect reputation.
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the Elizabethan theatre
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It was illegal for women to act, so female roles were played by younger boys
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The audience could become rowdy during performances and throw vegetables when they were unsatified with the performance