Shakespeare uses many methods to create moods and atmosphere especially at the start of this scene Act1 Scene 3.

Shakespeare uses many methods to create moods and atmosphere especially at the start of this scene Act1 Scene 3. "I pray thee good Mercutio, let's retire. The day is hot, the capels are abroad, and if we meet we shall not scape a brawl, for now these hot days, is a mad blood stirring." This is a quote spoken by Benvolio and it sets a mood of anxiousness and shows that Benvolio is worried about the Capulets arriving. The quote "these hot days, is a mad blood stirring," is saying that the days are filled with anger and hate and the family feud is becoming much worse and very heated, it also creates a tension for the rest of the play so you think something bad is going to happen.

Act 1 Scene 3 is a change from the last scene; it changes from a romantic atmosphere to a violent death filled scene, full of tension and suspense. Shakespeare wedges this scene between two romantic scenes, he does this to make it more interesting, to change the pace of the play and to give the audience a break. Act 2 Scene 3 is romantic at first when Juliet is lying on her bed dreaming about Romeo but when she finds out about Tybalts death by Romeo it changes the mood for the scene.

This is a pivotal scene in the play and it links to previous events in the play through the family feud, previous public brawls and the Princes warning. When the Capulet show up in the public place they are looking for a fight due to the hatred the families have for each other. "Mercutio thou consortest with Romeo" this means that Tybalt is looking for Romeo only and wants to duel. There have been previous public brawls and we know this due to Benvolio's phrase that if we meet we shall not scape a brawl. The Princes warning also links to this scene, since we know he's had enough of their brawling. The Prince says "I will be deaf to pleading and excuses" meaning that he will not listen to anything else the families have to say. We know that the Prince is annoyed from saying "immediately we do exile him hence" meaning he wants Romeo out of the city immediately.

Dramatic irony is used in many ways like when Romeo will not rise to Tybalts challenge it's ironic due to the families since they hate each other and are always feuding. Also it's ironic when Romeo has to love Tybalt since he is married to Juliet whereas Tybalt hates him "Romeo the love I bear thee can afford no better term than this thou art a villain."

The conflict between the various characters of the play would have an effect on the audience. The hatred between the families would create suspense for the audience and would keep them wondering for what's going to happen next.

Some entrances and exits have dramatic impact like when Tybalt arrives at the public place it changes the whole mood of the scene and creates tension. When Romeo enters in Act 1 Scene3 it releases tension since Tybalt is getting what he wants: Romeo. When Mercutio exits its dramatic due to him leaving to die in a quiet place.

Benvolio's use as a narrator is good since he explains everything that has just happened which is good if you didn't understand what had just happened. He talks about the fight between Mercutio and Tybalt and makes out Tybalt to be the bad guy.

The plot development in this scene is used to create suspense in many ways like the repetition of the phrase a plague on both your houses that makes it look like something bad is going to happen.

Overall this scene affects the audience in many ways by creating tension, making them wonder and making them shocked, It is a turning point in the play since so many people die it sets the mood for the rest of the play and due to Romeo being banished it adds more tension and suspense. The word of the Prince at the end of the scene interest the audience by changing the pace of the play, making it more exciting and adding more and more tension.

I think this is an interesting scene and more exciting than the last scenes since it is full of death and a mood that would be seen in action films. This is a pivotal scene so it is made good and I think it's the best scene in the play.

Charlie Flood