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3-3 Short Answer: Human Culture and Expression Over Time...

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Romeo and Juliet Questions: 1. The 1996 and the 1968 version of the Romeo and Juliet version, are different to a large extent. The 1968 version was much closer to the play written by Shakespeare, and was comparatively longer. On the other hand, many lines were cut in the 1996 movie, keeping in mind the modern audience. Also, the 1996 version is filled with more action, and focuses less on the language. Both versions depict different aspects of their own time. For example, in the earlier version, King's men take over the city, while in the new one, Police takes over. Another instance of change is how Television Reporters take the place of narrators. The 1996 version is more dramatic and has violent fight scenes. There are also differences in cinematography, like the older version made use of extremely bright lights, whereas the new version had dim light almost throughout the movie. 2. Both these versions reflect the culture and time period in which the exist. For example, in the first part, the ladies are seen wearing traditional gowns. In the second version, women are seen wearing glitzy dresses. Also, in the last scene, where Romeo never gets the letter, Romeo leaves in Balthasar's car, whereas in the older version, he leaves on horses. In the second version, guns are replaced by swords, that were used in the older version....