Explore the ways in which Shakespearemakes Act 1 Scene 5 of Romeo and Julieteffective.

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Eleanor Parker

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Explore the ways in which Shakespeare

makes Act 1 Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet

effective.

Explore the ways in which Shakespeare makes Act 1 Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet dramatically effective

A significant moment of drama that features in Act one scene 5, is that of the final situation, where it highlights Romeo and Juliet's shock when they both have realised who each other are, and understand the trouble that is going to be caused. What at first seemed such a comfortable meeting, has now turned into something much more tense, this links to a wider sense of intensity between the feuding families. This essay shall observe and explore this question from three different views: the first section shall analyse the plays dramatic appeal to the audience, the second will study the dramatic effect of Shakespeare's language and style, the third will observe the moral and philosophical dramas featured in this scene.

A huge point of significance that creates drama within the Prologue is the idea of fate and superstition. The use of fate and superstition creates a supernatural atmosphere, it shows