The Meaning Of Names In Romeo And Juliet

The purpose of a name is to identify an individual. However a name is so much more: a story, a family legacy, a way for people to tie you to your accomplishments and your failures. A name can be passed on through generations, carrying a past that can be traced through ancestral lines, or it can be a new creation, a story all its own. In the Holocaust people were stripped of their names; their identity, their culture, their sense of self, and reduced to a number in an effort to dehumanize them. Yes, in theory a name is merely a way to distinguish one person from another, but ultimately it is so much more than that.

For this project I interviewed Kevin Engle from our class who sat right next to me the day we were assigned the project. It turns out that Kevin was never intended to have his first name be what it is. He was initially going to be called Kyle or Kasey, but his parents felt that his first name was a good name in between those names for him to have. It is actually interesting because his brother’s name is Jake which meant that his parents named their kids from oldest to youngest in alphabetical order. Kevin’s last name comes from Germanic origins and is actually a translation for angel in German. Despite this, Kevin’s family is not entirely from Germany and has its roots blended with a mix of European culture from Germany to England as well as

In the story of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare creates the theme of identity in his writing through the tragedy that unfolds between the two lovers. As the play progresses, Shakespeare’s writing appeals the idea of identity to the audience with his detailed characters as they ponder what their identity is and what it means to be oneself. Age, gender, and family affiliation are key concepts that Shakespeare uses to appeal his theme of identity in the play to the world.

Romeo and Juliet is one of the most well known plays produced by William Shakespeare. I think that by producing this play William Shakespeare wanted to show how life was for women in a patriarchal society (society ruled by men). In those times women began life as a property of their fathers and as they got married they were property of their husbands. The average age of marriage for women of nobility was 14 years old. Marriage was usually organised by the parents of both families and were arranged for social, political and economical reasons. Marriage for love was thought of as foolish and peculiar. This play is a tragedy, where a girl and a boy fall in love but their parents arguments will put them both to death. This essay is about how

What is in a name? Writer Milan Kundera says, “We don’t know when our name came into being or how some distant ancestor acquired it. We don’t understand our name at all, we don’t know its history and yet we bear it with exalted fidelity, we merge with it, we like it, we are ridiculously proud of it as if we had thought it up ourselves in a moment of brilliant inspiration.” (goodreads) Before I began my research, I already knew why my mother named me Sarah, but I did not know anything about my middle and surname. I always desired to find out when it comes to my family, why although my surname is Hampton I am not related to anybody else with that same surname besides my Father’s sisters and brothers. To proceed in the research of my first name, I had to look for information on the (Behind the Name) site, (Biography) site, The Name Book, and administer an interview with my Mother. Next, I searched the (seven reflections) site, and held another interview with my

Men in Italian literature are portrayed in this very bipolar value of either a positive figure, or a negative influence. At times, the father figure is presented in good light, as someone who was there to support their family, and thought of family as the most important part of their life. One of my favorite male characters represented in our readings, was the Doctor in “The Other Son”. He was a good spirited man, that helped the poor in whatever way he could, while also being one of the only people in the village that could read and write. This is the only doctor I will ever love because, he helped poor Maragrazia write a letter to her sons, that went off to America, when everyone else just played with her and wrote scribble letters (Pirandella 38). Another example of a good young man is Remo from Rosa’s story. He singled himself out early on, as the first love interest, and was such a Romeo as he “was waiting when I came home from the mill” and loved Rosa with all his heart (Rosa 134). Remo was such a pure good boy, that I thought for certain he would be the one going to America and taking Rosa with him. There was also the man that helped the two boys in “The Biography of a Bootblack,” that got them out of begging, and made them into honest men. He was probably the most generous man in all the readings so far, because not only did he adopt these boys, but he also taught them how to read and write, and let them leave on their own to America to make a name for themselves.

How does the idea of identity contribute to the story of Romeo and Juliet? Consider family affiliation, gender, social class and age in your response. Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, contains dramatic plots that made the story extremely tragic and romantic. One of the main elements that carry forward the plot is the characters’ identity. Firstly, family affiliation is a significant part of the story, because it is the main reason that destroys their romantic love. Secondly, gender role is an essential part of the story, because it was set in a patriarchal society, Juliet doesn’t have freedom to choose her love.

My mother said that she give me the middle name Leigh, because there was really no other name that went well with Bradie. If my dad had had it his way, I name would be Ludmila after

Throughout the play, Shakespeare uses symbolism to exemplify how fate is inevitable. The biggest symbol from the beginning to the end, is the stars. The stars represent one’s fate, (and it was believed that the stars determined what happens in one’s lifetime) include parenthesis?. Before heading into the Capulet’s party, Romeo states, “I fear too early, for my mind misgives some consequence yet hanging in the stars shall bitterly begin his fearful date with this night’s revels, and expire the term” (I.iv.106-109). Before he even arrives at the masquerade he has angst about an unknown fated consequence that will arise from attending the party. When Balthasar shows up at Verona, he tells Romeo of Juliet’s tragic death, as he replies with, “Is it e’en so? Then I defy you, stars!” (V.i.24). Romeo challenges fate itself, to

They go back to our ancestors that have originated our last names. There is background for almost every last name in your community and that is the great thing about it. Long after you are deceased, you will be remembered for the great things you have done. You will not just be remembered for yourself, but for the things that you have accomplished in your community as well. You will always be recognized and remembered for the things that you chose to do in your community. Community is a big part of you and everything you do will be associated with it.

In Shakespeare's play, The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, identity is the main cause of conflict. The Montagues and Capulets have been feuding for centuries, but their children become star crossed lovers. Their identity causes many problems in their relationship and ultimately leads to their inopportune death. Identity acts as a catalyst for brawls, relationships, and unfortunately the death of Romeo and Juliet.

My name makes noise. It can even have a certain music, depending on my mood” (Schey). To this writer, his name means an incredible amount of things, even if those things don’t have a good meaning. He doesn’t wish for another name, but he wants people to understand what his name means to him so the name can feel real, and he can live out his name. “I don’t wish for another name, because this one is me.

What’s in a name? Out of thousands -- perhaps millions -- of possible combinations derived from twenty-six letters, one word defined you from the moment you were first introduced to the world to the moment you flew far from it. There is one sound that instantly unraveled the mystery of who you are and where you come from, the origin story bequeathed to you by your parents, grand-parents, and ancestors beyond record. You had one title that composed the recipe of your existence: the bones that support your frame, the blood that circulates your veins, the chromosomes that carry on your name. Your name.

A name is not just what you’re called, it is who you are. It is what you stand for and ultimately defines you as a person. Growing up, I used to think my name did not fit me and that nothing that my name stood for had anything to do with me. Now that I am older, I understand the real meaning of my name and how the traits that are connected with my name relate to the person that I have become and continue to develop into. My name represents who I am and who I plan to be.

I remember my mom telling me about why she named me Kiersten all because she didn’t like the name Kirsten. My full name is Kiersten Marie Mann. Kiersten means follower of Christ. Marie means-Many believe it to mean "sea of bitterness" or "sea of sorrow.” Mann means- a surname of Germanic Origin. My mom tells me all the time that if I came out as a boy they would've named me Harry like hairy man, but good thing I came out as a girl. I never liked my last name growing up because everyone would call me a man but no one does anymore, luckily. I don’t like my first name either, I always thought it didn’t fit in.