Romeo and Juliet act 2

Romeo and Juliet In Act 3 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet how does Shakespeare make it such an interesting, exciting and important scene? In Act 2 Romeo and Juliet were married by Friar Lawrence. This leads into Act 3 Scene 1 because this is why Romeo does not want to fight Tybalt. Tybalt fights Mercutro instead. Romeo comes between them and Mercutro is stabbed. As Mercutro dies he says "I put a plague a' both your houses" and we find out that the curses comes true by the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. We do not find out how the ancient grudge started between the Capulet's and the Montague's. It's been going on for many years now and the grudge is not sorted until the end where it takes 2 deaths to do it. Shakespeare wrote this in 1590 and we can see this by the way they fight through out the play. Here are some points how we can tell that in was written in the 16th century: The weapons they used likes swords and the they fists, the arranged marriages and the language what was used. Act 3 Scene 1 is interesting, exciting and important because Shakespeare uses hot weather to show that the characters are tense. We know that Romeo and Juliet are married, but Tybalt and Mercutro don't and its ironic that Tybalt does not know that he is ask for a with fight his cousin-in-law. Prince Escalus has banned fighting in the streets of Verona because the ancient grudge has coursed too much

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Directing Romeo and Juliet: Act 2 Scene 2.

Directing Romeo and Juliet: Act 2 Scene 2 I am going to direct act 2 scene 2 from the play Romeo and Juliet written by William Shakespeare. The scene is also known as the balcony scene. During this scene Romeo is looking up at Juliet on the balcony talking about love. The scene is going to be set in as historical environment the 16th century in Verona. Therefore the costumes shall also reflect this era. Juliet will be in her in nightdress (1) and Romeo will be in a party costume (2). This is because he has just been at the Caplet's party. From the previous scene we know that there is a conflict between the Capulets and the Montagues. Romeo is a member of the Montague's and Juliet is a member of the capulet's. Romeo had been convinced to go to the party by his cousin Benvolio and his friend Mercutio. During the party Tybalt wants to hit Romeo but Lord Capulet doesn't let him. This shows the conflict. I will be using a thrust stage. The balcony will be placed on the left corner of the stage. There will be trees and colourful flowers surrounding the balcony. As this scene is set in the 16th century Juliet will be unaware of her rights as a women. The theme of the scene is love. Both Romeo and Juliet are expressing their feelings for each other. The relationship between Romeo and Juliet is very passionate, which will be conveyed though the use of language, their facial

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Romeo and Juliet act 2

ROMEO AND JULIET Romeo and Juliet is a play written by William Shakespeare in 1595.It is one of his most famous plays. It is set in a city called Verona a story of two young people falling in love but the two families they come from hate each other to a huge extent. The couple are determined not to let the feud between the families come between them but they have to live with the consequences. It is a typical Shakespeare tragedy so it involves love and death. Unlike Shakespeare's other plays this play has optimism and comedy too. The play is divided into five acts and each of the acts a few scenes in them. So far in the play we have learnt that the two families (Montagues and Capulets) hate each other because there was a massive brawl between the two families in the first scene. Romeo is heart broken because the girl that he loves (Rosaline) does not love him back. We have learnt that Romeo (a Montague) and Mercutio are going to a fancy dress party hosted by the Capulet family. This is because Mercutio wanted him to go and look for some other women. The audience will be expecting the Act One Scene Five to have a massive brawl between the two families because they know that Romeo is going to a party where he will most likely be less than welcome. In the beginning of Act One Scene Five the servants and Capulet create a massive sense of excitement. The servant says "where's

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Romeo & Juliet Act 2

Evaluate the importance of Act 3 Scene 1 of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" Act Three, Scene One is very important in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. This is because in this scene Mercutio is killed. Mercutio's death comes as a shock and from this point on changes the disposition of the play. Before this scene the aura is light hearted and seems more like a comedy rather than a tragedy. However, the death of Mercutio transforms the 'comedy' into a classic tragedy. The brawl between Tybalt and Mercutio proves to be the climax of the Montague-Capulet conflict as Mercutio's death is followed by Tybalt's death. This essay will also compare two film productions of the play by Baz Luhrmann and Franco Zeffirelli. It will compare how each film handles Act Three, Scene One. Moreover, it will also look at the historical, cultural and social context of the play and will analyse its contemporary relevance. 'Romeo and Juliet' fits the pattern of a classic Greek tragedy because it follows all of the hallmarks of a Greek tragedy. The ending of the play is catastrophic as the two lovers commit suicide. The ending is also inevitable as Romeo and Juliet, who were destined never to be together in life, could only fulfil their destiny in death. The fact that our hero, in this case Romeo, is in deep anguish seems to be unjust and unfair as he and Juliet are not allowed to be

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Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Scene 2.

ESSAY ABOUT THE BALCONY SCENE (Act2 Scene 2). WHAT DO YOU LEARN ABOUT THE CHARACTERS OF ROMEO AND JULIET FROM THIS SCENES AND HOW DOES IT DEVELOP THE THEMES OF THE PLAY AS A WHOLE? HOW IS THIS EXPLORED IN THE MODERN FILM VERSION DIRECTED BY BAZ LUHRMANN? The scene opens with Romeo's glorifying monologue to Juliet's beauty. Romeo's many comparisons of Juliet to the sun, stars and heavens, suggest that he is looking upwards, and that Juliet appears at an upstairs window. The images of bright light that he uses to describe her: " But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east and Juliet is the sun!" or " Two of The fairest stars in all the heaven, having some business, do entreat her eyes to twinkle in their spheres till they return.", show Romeo's unqualified love for Juliet. The images of bright light are represented differently in the many versions in which the film has been shot. Meanwhile in the older versions of the shakespearean tragedy the only really bright light is represented by the moon, that alone shines omnipotent over the scene, giving it a unique touch, in the newer versions this characteristic is represented in a more modern and extravagant way. The small lights attached to the orchard, that Romeo climbs to reach Juliet's balcony, and the underwater lightning when the two lovers fall into the swimming pool manage to give a similiar effect

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Romeo and Juliet Balcony scene (act 2 scene 2)

Stage Directions Romeo and Juliet Balcony scene (act 2 scene 2) Romeo Romeo appears beneath Juliet's Balcony, he needs to act cautiously because he is in his arch-rivals (Capulets) territory. As he opens his dialogue to Juliet he should speak quietly but with meaningful affection towards her. "But soft, what light through the yonder window breaks?" As he continues to describe Juliet and her features he becomes entranced in her beauty and her inner beauty, Romeo's speech praises Juliet as he describes her in relation to the light of the sun and the other stars. "The brightness of her cheek would shame those stars" Romeo is intoxicated with his passion for Juliet which must be shown by the way he speaks and looks at her whilst they are on stage. The scene closes as the dawn rises so he hurries with his determination to see the friar to arrange the marriage so therefore act as though you are in a hurry. Romeo is young, immature and impulsive. He quickly falls into (and out of) love with Rosaline, and then falls into love with Juliet witch shows how short minded and immature he is. He also gets himself into trouble all the time. Juliet Juliet is unaware that Romeo is hiding below in the garden so talks freely about her feelings towards Romeo. When she says that she does not care that he is a Montague. "Tis but thy name that is my enemy: thou art thyself, thou not a

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Romeo and Juliet-Act 2 scene 2 - Balcony scene

Romeo and Juliet-Act 2 scene 2 - Balcony scene The balcony scene in and Romeo and Juliet is the most iconic and recognised scene, because it represents young love, and symbolises the power of youth, as Romeo and Juliet try to put right the mistakes of their elders. The scene shows how their love over comes their difficulties. Romeo wooing Juliet at the balcony is a ideal romantic situation, as it is still relevant today. There is also a little sexual tension between them. The balcony scene is very simple but effective. There are only two characters, and the nurse's voice, which adds suspense to the scene. The lovers are separated by a balcony, which symbolises the problems they must overcome. The effectiveness of the scene comes from the language. As there are few distractions in the scene, the audience can concentrate on Romeo, Juliet and their language. There is a certain beauty in the language, especially in the way Romeo speaks. This is kept at a poetic standard throughout the scene, for example, "It is the east and Juliet is the sun!" Juliet on the other hand does not always talk this way, but adapts it from Romeo. Both Romeo and Juliet want to be close to one another, but are parted by the balcony wall. They are determined and confident that their love can overcome any difficulties, for example: Romeo, "With love's light wings did I o'erperch these walls; For stony

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Romeo and Juliet Commentary on Act 2, Scene 2

Romeo and Juliet Oral Commentary Act 2, Scene 2 . Introduction () "It is too like lightning, which doth cease be..." is the line that Juliet uses to describe love as she questions Romeo's feelings towards her and is afraid that they will "cease" be. This passage is the latter part of Act 2, Scene 2 and describes the climax of Romeo and Juliet's relationship since it is at this time they decide to marry. This passage is foreshadowed by the events at the Capulets' feast and foreshadows the eventual marriage of the two lovers. It also foreshadows the deaths of the couple. This is shown by Juliet's words "All my fortunes at thy foot I'll lay/ and follow thee my lord throughout the world" Upon discovery of Romeo's suicide when she wakes up, Juliet "follows" Romeo by killing herself in hope that the two of them will be united in death. In this passage, a shift in Juliet's character is revealed as her maturity is shown through her remarks about the abruptness of love, Shakespeare's theme of loyalty to love is illustrated in this passage as the two lovers meet despite their families' feud and finally this passage emphasizes the romantic tone of the play with the beautiful language that is used when Romeo and Juliet communicate. 2. Dramatic Significance * Develops conflict () * This passage develops conflict because it foreshadows the marriage of the two lovers, as they

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Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Scene 2 - 'Comment on how Romeo and Juliet use language to communicate their feelings in Act 2 Scene 2'.

Lee Taylor Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Scene 2 'Comment on how Romeo and Juliet use language to communicate their feelings in Act 2 Scene 2' In act 2 scene of the play Romeo is waiting under Juliet's balcony and when he sees Juliet her beauty overwhelms him. Juliet is from the family Capulet and Romeo is a Montague so they could never by together as the are enemies. Juliet wishes Romeo was not a Montague and she was not a Capulet and professes her love for Romeo. Romeo then says he would change his name to be with Juliet and Juliet wants him to reject his family. Romeo is describing Juliet's beauty in this scene and he is using language to express himself. Romeo agrees to marriage and they both show excitement about their wedding. Romeo and Juliet then say goodnight reluctantly and it is nearly morning. In this scene they declare their feeling for each other, using language in varying ways to express themselves. Romeo uses the metaphor 'It is the East, and Juliet is the sun' which is just describing her beauty. Romeo wants Juliet to lose her virginity to him and he extends the metaphor a he describes the moon 'already sick with grief' which has a duel meaning Roseline who was Romeo's previous girlfriend is sick with her sister Juliet's beauty and the moon is also symbolising virginity. Romeo personifies the moon and describes her feelings because it is

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Analysis of Act 2 Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet

Analysis of Act 2 Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet (In terms of its significance for the whole play, it's dramatic impact and its romantic language) In the beginning of this play the two families of Verona, the Capulet's and the Montague's, have been in a feud for generations. Romeo Montague believes he is deeply in love with Rosaline at this point. He conveys this feeling using language filled with oxymoron - "O heavy lightness, serious vanity...Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health". These oxymoron show that Romeo's love for Rosaline is passionate and dramatic but maybe not as real as he thinks. When Romeo and his kinsmen find out about the Capulet ball, they know it will be dangerous to attend. But Benvolio convinces Romeo that it will be a good opportunity to compare Rosaline to more beautiful girls. Romeo strongly disagrees, but says he will go, in order to prove Benvolio wrong. At the feast he sees Juliet and falls in love with her at first sight. Their first meeting - Act 1 Scene 5 - is quick and short, in the form of a sonnet. The language is much simpler and down to earth than Romeo's dramatic experience with Rosaline. Because the sonnet is short the lovers have to express important things in a concise way, which means the writing is very intense. Sonnets have always been associated with love poems. Romeo and Juliet's second meeting - Act 2 Scene 2 -

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