Fanos Archeos 4A
“Romeo and Juliet” - Explain why Act III scene (i) is important and how Shakespeare makes it dramatic.
Act III scene (i) the peak of the play “Romeo and Juliet”. Not only is it the turning point of the play it includes deaths, curses as well as the change in Romeo. This scene is dramatic therefore it engages the audience.
First of all there is an ironic change in Romeos character. Romeo turns from a lover to a murderer; he kills Juliet's cousin Tybalt. This happens when Tybalt assumes Romeo is mocking him by saying “love thee”, however Romeo was not being sarcastic. Another example of Romeos change in character is when he asks himself a rhetorical question “did my heart love till now?” this demonstrates that Romeos emotions has caused him to become impulsive in a way. Furthermore Romeo blames himself for Mercutios death when Shakespeare uses the words “on my behalf”. This makes Rome feel guilty. Guilt leads to rage. “Either thou or I must go” Romeo gives Tybalt no option but death, Mercutio was a friend of Romeos therefore he must fight for honour; an Elizabethan belief.
