Act 5 Scene 3

The main difference between the book Romeo and Juliet and the 1996 movie is the ending. In the end once the death of Romeo seemed inevitable, Juliet revives from the poison and has the opportunity to save him. Then the possibility of a happy ending sparks, and then it is crushed just as quickly. Instead of looking at the end as a tragidous fate, it is seen as a missed oportunity marked by poor decisions, lack of communication, and unfortunate events. Another complication in the love of young Romeo and Juliet was the existance of Paris. Although he was not a complete nessecity, he helped add reason to why the love between Romeo and Juliet is not appropriate. Shakespeare used him as a detail to make a point. He also added drama to the ending.
"Oh, I am slain! If thou be merciful,Open the tomb. Lay me with Juliet." This quote also shows how Paris also loved Juliet, and in this case, the results of three crazed lovers is death. The way they all end up in the same tomb helped me realize that they even though Paris didn't play a very active part in the story, he is very important as a common concept not as much as a character. I think Shakepeare could have put Paris and his personality to a better use however. A rivalry between Romeo and Paris would have been dramatic, but his irrelivance also directs more importance to Romeo.
The reason that this is the most famous love story of all time is because it brings up interesting concepts. Forbidden love, hating people who your lovers love, the way love can create very radical impulses, and it shows that love and hate together can cause disaster when mixed. The way he presents these concepts is very interesting, and the possible ways people may react to this is even more interesting. It simply gives many new ways to look at love and the results of love.