d like a jester would in the fourteenth or fifteenth Centuries. The Nurse's ethnicity also played a role in the characterization of modern film. Her Spanish accent caused names to sound like "Romayo" and "Hooliet." Modern society is used to racial and ethnic diversity, but this was rarely dealt with in the Gothic ages.
             Moreover, the plot also contained differences between the two versions. The time period was an obvious variation. While the 1968 version placed the story in the medieval times, the 1996 version placed the story in modern times with police control taking over the city as compared to the Prince's men. Television reporters took the place of narrators and corruption was apparent (prostitution, drugs). In addition, the setting was dramatically different. While Verona was the original setting, the modern version changed the setting to Verona Beach to give the audience a feel for the modern, busy, and problem-filled city. Scenes were set on the beach or in a pool hall or at a mansion as compared to cobblestone buildings or castles of the medieval centuries. These modern settings caused stylistic changes in overall costume design and use of props. For example, the Capulets wore tight black clothing with slicked hair while the Montagues opted for casual Hawaiian shirts. The 1968 version played along with the stereotypical classic costume of tunics and tights to aid in the classical feel of the movie. Also, instead of swords,
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