both alike in dignity { d1 romeo&juliet
Dec 10, 2013 16:42:57 GMT -5
Post by Kyubey on Dec 10, 2013 16:42:57 GMT -5
two households, both alike in dignity,
in fair verona, where we lay our scene,
from ancient grudge break to new mutiny,
where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.
in fair verona, where we lay our scene,
from ancient grudge break to new mutiny,
where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.
Many years ago, shortly after the Hunger Games were established, two families -- Caple and Montag -- lived in the wealthiest sector of District One. Both had many children, but in each, only one child stood out as the obvious heir. One boy and one girl. The boy, Xanthus Caple, was set to inherit his father's lucrative jewelry shop. The girl, Elaria Montag, was betrothed to him. Their families toasted their bright future and looked forward to the day that their estates joined as one.
Until the children were Reaped.
tut, man, one fire burns out another's burning,
one pain is lessen'd by another's anguish;
turn giddy, and be holp by backward turning;
one desperate grief cures with another's languish
one pain is lessen'd by another's anguish;
turn giddy, and be holp by backward turning;
one desperate grief cures with another's languish
Before the untimely tragedy, each professed to be in love with the other. They played up their betrothal and romance throughout the week of preparation, and even when they entered the Arena, the two seemed to be perfectly in love. The Caples and the Montags, while on the surface completely allied, secretly hoped that the other's child would die while protecting their own. Regardless of the planned marriage, Xanthus and Elaria were the only viable heirs for their respective houses, for the other children were weak of will and slow of mind. If one were to triumph, the other would certainly be led to ruin.
when the devout religion of mine eye
maintains such falsehood, then turn tears to fires;
and these, who often drown'd could never die,
transparent heretics, be burnt for liars!
maintains such falsehood, then turn tears to fires;
and these, who often drown'd could never die,
transparent heretics, be burnt for liars!
The two tributes were fierce in battle, and covered each other's weaknesses well. They fought ferociously and landed two spots in the final five. Xanthus, cunning and strong, was favored to win, and countless Capitol bets rode on his victory. Thus, the nation was shocked when the morning light broke and the boy had a knife in his back. And not just any knife.
Elaria's.
that book in many's eyes doth share the glory,
that in gold clasps locks in the golden story;
so shall you share all that he doth possess,
by having him, making yourself no less.
that in gold clasps locks in the golden story;
so shall you share all that he doth possess,
by having him, making yourself no less.
The beautiful young girl, her viciousness revealed, went on to win those Games. The Montags were catapulted to riches they had never dreamed of, while the Caples floundered with an empty-headed heir and mediocre marriage prospects. Bowed, but not beaten, they swore never to forget the Montags' betrayal. With each year, the families grew to hate each other more and more, until their feud became immortalized in the district.
a glooming peace this morning with it brings;
the sun, for sorrow, will not show his head:
go hence, to have more talk of these sad things;
some shall be pardon'd, and some punished
the sun, for sorrow, will not show his head:
go hence, to have more talk of these sad things;
some shall be pardon'd, and some punished
In time, the Caples and Montags came to be on equal footing once more, though the latter always lived slightly more extravagantly. Violence between the two has become commonplace. Sympathizers and family members fight in the streets. Assassins lurk behind smiling faces at feasts and balls. Family shops go up in flames and mansions are looted. It's all the Peacekeepers can do to stop all out warfare between the two.
Perhaps what began with a tragedy can only be ended by a tragedy.
Enter Romeo and Juliet.
