Romeo and Juliet with a Twist

     Putting a twist in the tragic story of Romeo and Juliet is somewhat hard for me. First and foremost, what is a comic relief? How do I even come up with such a humorous situation that everyone would seem to enjoy and have that feeling that it was worth it. Well I remember when Ma'am May once said that when you're a born joker you don't have to exert effort to make everyone laugh or something like that. Easier said than done, for my case.

     Romeo was about to take the poison which was placed on the table. Not knowing that there were two bottles he took the blue colored one and took off. On his way there Paris was uncontrollably crying his eye out that he even wept on the ground were Juliet's body lies.
 In minutes Romeo come's to the scene where Paris is. Paris was currently holding a crowbar when Romeo came.

Romeo: Speak nothing of the truth! What lies beyond, is it true?

Paris: I believe ye is Romeo? Are you not ? I blame all that has happened to you!

     Paris attacks Romeo with a crowbar, he didn't even bother to get his sword. But as he runs to Romeo he trips over his sword that fell a while ago. He rolls over to Romeo's feet and gets up while raising the crowbar over his head and falls again backwards.

Romeo: Are we to start the duel or not?

Paris: I surrender. Thou cannot withstand this any longer. Romeo my dear, the truth is, it is you whom I love!

Romeo: Paris all this commotion is getting in to you - 

Paris: I beg thee to not speak anymore, such harsh words might tremble thy fragile heart of mine.

Romeo steps backwards as he crossed his eyebrows and looked at Paris' peculiar actions.
But then Paris throws his crowbar hitting the ground where Juliet's coffin is.

Juliet: Oh my. Has it been time yet?

Juliet tries to kick her way out and because of that the ground above her seemed to move which caused Romeo's attention.

Romeo: My Lady!

Romeo swiftly runs forth to Juliet and helps her out. But then Paris starts to shout things about him uncontrollably which made Juliet feel glad that she never fell in love with such a questionable person.

Paris: I cannot withstand this! Hence forth I shall leave you both but be warned my beloved Romeo, I am like a shadow that follows ye when the sun is high and at night when the moon is full. Well bon voyage!

Juliet: That was a bit awkward do you agree not ?

Romeo: Ay. And a bit creepy for my situation.

The Capulet's and Montague's arrive as they here the outrageous story from Paris. The Apothecary was also on his way by that time.

Capulet: Juliet step away from that horrid thing!

Montague: You watch your words!

Foul words came out from both families. Romeo and Juliet then decided to commit suicide to end the senseless fight between the feuding families. 

Romeo drank the solution that was in the small blue jar. It was already a second too late before they could stop Romeo from drinking the what they thought was poison.

Apothecary: My Lord stop!

Romeo coughs hardly and throws the bottle away. Juliet pats Romeo at the back.

Romeo: What foul taste! What was that?

Apothecary: That was my Horse's urine your majesty, it was supposed to be used for some sort of experiment.

Romeo: My word, next time do be careful of what you hand me!

Friar Lawrence then enters and explains everything to the feuding family and tries to stitch everything up.

Capulet: Terribly sorry dear friend. Here is your toy wooden train that I snatched away from you before.

Montague: Keep it as a peace offering.

Capulet: Thank you. I shouldn't have stolen this before from ye. Though I am truly happy that we're even.

Montague: True, let's us never fight again.

The whole misunderstanding finished and the two families became one big happy family. They had promised to themselves to never fight over choo - choo the train ever again.

     The comic relief I've just made wasn't that convincing. But I do hope it did make you laugh, even if it was a second of giggle. I think making the story turn into a humorous one doesn't quite fit the whole plot. I would still prefer the tragic ending that made me amazed and gave me inspiration to not always make my stories a happily ever after. But I must say it is sort of fun putting a twist in Romeo and Juliet.

Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare has indeed created such tremendous works such as Hamlet, The Tempest, Macbeth and many more. From those works of him "Romeo and Juliet" was the first story I've known and read. Fascinatingly I finished the whole book without hesitation and how amazed was I when I reached the ending; regardless of the fact that I somewhat know the plot of the story, reading it from the start till the end was somewhat breath taking. Well it is a very tragic story indeed, but that's what makes the story more interesting. It makes me want to dig deeper and try to fully understand the true meaning behind Shakespeare's unique masterpieces.

Full of woe's. That's how I would simply explain the dreadful story of "Romeo and Juliet", which is what makes it turn out to a beautiful work of art. As I read through the story I already knew that the ending would be a tragic one, because I've already heard of it before somewhere.But if I haven't known of it I'd be curious. Of course I would expect the ending would be like the one in fairy tales "Happily ever after", like any ordinary person would.

If I were to somehow divert the ending I would probably do the same, a miserable ending, but at least there you'll find the lesson in life and you'll be able to understand that sometimes you have to learn your lesson the hard way.

If I would change the parts in "Act five, Scene three", I would let Romeo reach the tomb late. Only a few minutes left, Juliet would awaken. So as Romeo reaches the grave he would still meet Paris and have the deadly fight; which Romeo won. Romeo would then hear Juliet's voice. He then opens the tomb and hugs her tightly, but then Page see's Paris' dead body on the ground and quickly calls fort Capulet and his men. With all the commotion, it made the Montague's come fort too. When both families reach the place a loud uproar was made. The nurse tried to pull Juliet away from Romeo, same with Montague pulling his son away. The two resisted and were able break free from the constrict. Romeo and Juliet then decided to drink the poison after trying to explain things to their families; which no one tried to listen to. Romeo placed the poison in his mouth and kissed Juliet causing the two to fall on the ground. Friar Lawrence then came and saw that he was too late, he explains the story behind of how the two young lovers became true to one another,excluding the fact that their names are enemies. And same with the original ending the two families then realize what they have done and finally, after so many years, became friends.

Still a tragic ending. That's how I would define my style of the ending. The story "Romeo and Juliet" gives a very interesting lesson. Not that you have to get married at the age of 14. It's that we shouldn't be too high on ourselves. Lessen that pride that makes you want to climb on top and look down on others as you step on them. It's the love and passion you must give to your beloved one's not cruelty and ignorance to others. And it's the joy of being with those persons that you love so dear. I really salute to William Shakespeare, for he has created stories that no ordinary person would. Let his works be a lesson to all of us.