Compare and contrast The March book 1 in Romeo and Juliet

This assignment seeks to compare and contrast The March book 1 in Romeo and Juliet. Both The March and Romeo and Juliet are tragedy books that end with the death of the main characters. In terms of plot, both books revolve around a young couple who falls in love and gets married despite their families being on opposite sides of a long-standing feud. Romeo Montague from Romeo and Juliet belongs to a wealthy family while Katia O'Connor from The March is from a poor background. Despite their different social statuses, they are able to overcome the odds and get married. However, their happiness is short-lived as both die in the end.

When it comes to theme, both books deal with the power of love and its ability to triumph over all odds. Both Romeo and Juliet and Katia and March defy the expectations of their families and society in order to be together, which ultimately leads to their downfall. However, even in death, their love is still strong enough to bring about change – in Romeo and Juliet's case, their deaths finally end the feud between the Montagues and Capulets, while in The March, Katia's death brings about a revolution that changes the course of history.

In terms of style, both books are written in verse form. However, Romeo and Juliet is written in Shakespearean English while The March is written in modern English. This difference in language can be attributed to the different time periods in which the two books were written. Romeo and Juliet was first published in 1597 while The March was published in 2006.

Finally, in terms of impact, Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous and well-loved plays of all time, while The March is a relatively new book that is slowly gaining popularity. Both books have been adapted for film and stage, and both have received critical acclaim. However, Romeo and Juliet is more widely known and loved thanks to its timeless themes of love and tragedy.