WHAT IF

A story about how Juliet, Ophelia, and Lady Macbeth lived their lives William Shakespeare wrote, and How could their endings have been different in modern times

Includes, basic English literature knowledge about three of the most important plays of Shakespeare

HIDES, a funny version of a modern different ending

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Ofelia y Julieta tienen padres autoritarios que no parecen entenderlas, mientras que Lady Macbeth es la única que tiene un matrimonio aparentemente feliz, pero después de pelear por su marido no recibe ningún agradecimiento por ello. tanto ofelia, julieta como lady macbeth acaban suicidándose por motivos relacionados directa o indirectamente con sus amados. ¿Cómo podrían haber sido diferentes sus finales en los tiempos modernos? ¿habrían reaccionado igual? ¿y si se hubiesen conocido entre ellas?

Esta es una versión moderna y divertida de lo que sucedió cuando Julieta conoce a Ofelia y Ofelia conoce a Lady Macbeth, en la actualidad. ¿Crees que hubieran actuado de otra manera?

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Ophelia and Juliet have overbearing fathers who don't really seem to understand them, while Lady Macbeth is the only one who has an apparently happy marriage but after having a fight for her husband, does not receive any gratitude for that. All characters died by committing suicide for reasons related to their lovers. How could their endings have been different in the modern times? would they have reacted the same? what if they had met each other?

This is a modern and funny version of what happened when Juliet meets Ophelia and Ophelia meets Lady Macbeth, nowadays. Do you think they would have acted differently?

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL PLAYS…

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet is about two star-crossed lovers in the depths of forbidden love despite an ancient family feud. When Juliet meets Romeo Montague, the son of the Capulet's rival family, her heart instantly becomes his. Juliet however does not take the advice she is given about staying away form Romeo, and the two are soon married. Juliet thinks of no one but herself, always putting her needs and wants before everyone else. She dies after her husband kills himself.

Hamlet

Hamlet’s dad is killed by his brother, Hamlet finds out and wants to avenge his death. His madness affects everyone and changes the story.

Polonius’ daughter, she is a kind and sweet girl and people instantly like her. She is submissive and innocent. She lucks the confidence to speak up for herself. Ophelia has a need for Hamlet in her live in order to keep her sane and dies after he leaves her.

Macbeth

Macbeth and Banquo are met by three strange witches. Macbeth is told that, he will become king. The rest of the play follows a once loyal soldier (Macbeth) into the depths of darkness and despair as he seeks the crown regardless of the consequences. (Lady Macbeth) Macbeth’s wife, she is a powerful, manipulating and devious lady. She is quite intelligent and a quick thinker.

Lady Macbeth only does what she feels right for both, her and her husband. She needs Macbeth´s attention in order to keep sane and happy. That’s why when he emotionally abandons her, she commits suicide.