Shakespeare in Love Blog 1

Shakespeare in Love is a well known play that received 7 academy awards. In the beginning 45 minutes of the play, we are already exposed to the many different forms of love that we were first introduced to in Romeo and Juliet. One form of love is romantic love. Shakespeare's first woman that we see him have a sexual encounter with claims that she wants him to write her a sonnet. Sonnet writing is an example of romantic love. Also, bawdy love is introduced. Shakespeare's first woman can also have the debate that it is bawdy love because Shakespeare walks in on her having a sexual encounter with another man. Not only is romantic and bawdy love introduced, but conventional love is also shown. Viola's parents are trying to arrange a marriage with her and a man whom they approve of. This man was shown at the party and she has no interest. Finally, we see the first glimpse of true love between Viola and Shakespeare. As soon as he hears her recite his monologue from his play, he chased after her and fell in love with her at the party. Many types of love are introduced in the beginning of Shakespeare in Love; however, it will be interesting to see which one will prevail.