By a close examination of three scenes, show how Shakespeare presents the theme of conflict in 'Romeo and Juliet'

Shakespeare uses violent and brutal language in this scene to give the scene more of an impact. The servants use vulgar puns to make each side more offended and angry. Shakespeare is trying to create and image of strong power on each side as shown when animal references are used. E.g. when Gregory says "tis well thou art not fish". Shakespeare in trying to show each side as quick-witted families. However their feud is so strong that they are forced to fight in the streets.

Mercutio is Romeos best friend. He is hot headed and has times where he goes over the top with his anger. When challenging in a fight by the Capulets he will not stand down.

Tybalt is also hot headed and is always looking for a fight. He always looks for any excuse to attack the Montague family. He is Juliet's cousin and because of this feels he has the right to protect he from and Montague's. They both will use their language to their advantage in fights. With cleverly designed puns and rude insults.

Tybalt deliberately tries to provoke Romeo in to a fight by saying he is a villain and stating " here comes my man when Romeo is unveiled. Romeo did not want to spar with Tybalt as he was now related to Tybalt because Tybalt is Juliet's cousin. Romeo tries to stop the feud between Mercutio Tybalt and himself but indivertibly is cause to Mercutio death. Mercutio says in his dying breaths " a plague on both your houses. I am sped" he still attacks the Capulets even in his death.

During a feud between Juliet and her parents, her parents want her to marry Paris. However she knows she cannot marry Paris as she is already married to Romeo. Juliet displays a degree of irony when she is faced with her mother in conflict. She seems to mature in her language and her temper when she speaks to her mother. Lord Capulet expresses the sadness of his family upon the news of Juliet's actions by comparing his sadness with the blueness of the ocean. He says that things have been going bad for the family since the demise of his brothers son Tybalt. He then asks his wife " have you delivered to he our decree", meaning 'Have u told her about the plan for her to marry Paris.' Lord Capulets actions during this scene are fair due to the standards of Elizabethan England in 1562. Lord Capulet in this scene shows and overpowering degree of authority over Juliet. Capulet says "I tell thee what: get thee to church a Thursday, or never after look me in the face." Meaning If you do not marry Paris on Thursday then you must never look me in the face again.' This is a bold statement for lord Capulet to say to his daughter. He is trying to frighten her into marrying Paris.

The play Romeo and Juliet is a play showing contrasts. These are the contrasts between love and hate, order and disorder, light and darkness etc. The prince of Verona shows a certain degree of order and law. however he has not got the power to bring the feuding of the two families to an end. The only thing that finally restores the peace is the death of the lovers Romeo and Juliet.