I did the best i could haha. Shakespeare language is so stinking confusing!!!! :]
Act I, Scene ii
Setting: A street
[Capulet, County Paris, a Clown, and his servant come in]
Capulet: I just don't understand why that old bag Montague keeps picking fights with me. Are we that different? No! We are practically the same! It shouldn't be that hard for us to keep peace!
Paris: You both come from honerable families, my lord. It is a shame that you have been fighting this long. Now, what do you want from me?
Capulet: Well, like I said before: my daughter is very young and a stranger to what the world offers. She is not even yet fourteen years old! I think that we should wait 2 more years, as she is not yet ready to be a bride. Giver her time.
Paris: But, there are many other happy mothers out there which are younger than her.
Capulet: And ruined for life are those married so young! I have been upset in my life many times, but my Juliet is one of the only happinesses I have. But go on, young Paris, win her love, I will not interfere with that. But I think she believes that when she makes her choic, she will value my opinion. With that being said, tonight i am having a party with lots of food and tons of guests, and you are invited! At my house tonight, you should check out all the girls. Perhaps you will find another bride which you can wed sooner. I insit you come, my boy, it will be a knee-slapping good time! [hands a list to the servant] Go my servant! Travel across all of Verona and find those people on the list. Tell them they are welcome at my home for the party of the century!
[Paris and Capulet leave]
Servant: Find all the people on the list? It is said that all people are to do what they are meant to do: the fisherman shall fish, the tailor shall sew, the painter shall paint, and yet I am sent to give out invitations to people, and I do not even know how to read! I must learn to read their names. Ah! Just in time!
[Benvolio and Romeo come in]
Benvolio: Geez man! I know that you are very upset right now, but can't you let me try and help! I can try and ease your troubles. You need to be happy again and learn how to bounce back from your problems. Grief can only lead to everlasting grief. If you take a new perspective, then the old will stay away!
Romeo: Dude, I bet your plaintain leaf (like a band-aid) will be perfect for that.
Bevolio: Perfect for what?
Romeo: For your broken shin which I am about to give you.
Benvolio: Why would you do that Romeo? Why are you so mad!?
Romeo: I'm not mad, but more confused like a madman is: shut up in prison without food. Tortured and tormented and- Oh, good day there fellow.
Servant: Good day to you as well man. I beg of you, can you read?
Romeo: Indeed I can, but only if it is my own language.
Servant: Well, maybe you learned it without a book. Perhaps you can least try?
Romeo: Yes I can, but i have to first see if if the letters are in my language. Later?
Servant: That is fine. Farewell.
Romeo: Don't leave, good man. I'm just kidding. I can read, let me see the letter.
1. Mr. Martino and family
2. County Anslem and his beautiful daugters
3. The widow of Vitruvio
4. Mr. Placentino and his lovely daughters
5. Mercutio and his brother, Valentine
6. My Uncle Capulet and family
7. My neice Rosalina
8. Mr. Valentino and his cousin Tybalt
9. Lucio and the lively Helena
A great group of people. Where are they going to tonight?
Servant: Up.
Romeo: To where, supper perhaps?
Servant: Yes, to the house.
Romeo: Whose house? Just answer the question man!
Servant: My master's
Romeo: Oh, duh. I guess I should have asked that before.
Servant: Well, I'll tell you the answer to your next question without you asking. My master is lord Capulet. And unless your a Montague, then you are welcome to come and drink some wine and have a good time. Goodbye. [leaves]
Benvolio: At this same party there will be the lovely Rosaline, whom I know you love, along with all the hotties of Verona. Go there with an unpredjudiced eye, and compare her to some I will show you. Believe me, Rosaline will look like a crow.
Romeo: I do not believe you, Benvolio. My love for Rosaline will never die. There is nothing more lovely then her! Not even the sun itself can match her beauty!
Benvolio: No way man! You have to be more open for change! Your Rosaline is hooking up with another woman! If you go to this party, you will see the beauty that all the other women can offer, and you'll see how scant Rosaline has become.
Romeo: I will go, and with open eyes. But I will always love my Rosaline.
[end scene]
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You make me laugh Pat. Good translation. Hope it helps you as we read. Score: 30/30
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