How does Shakespeare create tension and keep the audiences attention in Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 1 and Act 3 Scene 3

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How does Shakespeare create tension and keep the audiences attention in Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 1 and Act 3 Scene 3?

Romeo and Juliet is a classic example of Shakespeare's ability to write a play with both funny aspects and a tragedy, and in this case, many tragedies. In Romeo and Juliet there are many moments of tension which are made to keep the audiences attention and on the edge of their seats as well as interested. Both of the scenes I am writing about fit this agenda.

Romeo and Juliet are both apart of different families, the Montagues and the Capulets. These families have being feuding for a long time about who is more royal and worthy etc. Romeo is a Montague and Juliet is a Capulet and this obviously creates a lot of trouble when the two fall in love and, very hastily, get married. This leads into Act 3 Scene 1.

In Act 3 Scene 1 it is a very hot day. This means everyone is on edge in Verona and there is a feeling of oppression. This is shown when Benvolio says 'For now these hot days,