How did Shakespeare create tension in act 1 scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet
How did Shakespeare create tension in act 1 scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet ? Romeo has just gate crashed on the Capulet party and no one knows that he is at the party and if he is found by the Capulet he will most likely be killed because of Romeo being a Montague this because earlier in the play the Montague's and Capulet have a fight. Romeo see Juliet and say "snowy dove trooping with crows" (act 1 scene 5) this tells us that romeo thinks that Juliet stands out from every other person. Tybalt hear Romeos voice and he know romeo is not meant to be at the Capulet party. Tybalt wants romeo gone but lord capulet stops him and tells him off "why, how now, kinsman, wherefore storm you so?..."(act 1 scene 5) he holed this against romeo and wants retribution and calls romeo a "villain" (act 1 scene 5) this time this was a very offensive word to be called. While tension increases romeo and Juliet meet and fall in love the share kisses and proclaim there feelings for each other and how ever they do not realise that they are sworn enemies. The Capulet despise the Montagues' who they have been at war since "ancient times" (prologue) so when the nurse tells Juliet that Romeo is the some of her fathers "great enemy" (act 1 scene 5).this adds to the tension in the play. Immediately after Romeo asks what is her mother and a nurse replies Juliet's mother is "the lady of the house." (act 1
Romeo and Juliet comparison
Media Coursework "Compare and contrast the ways in which Baz Luhrmann and Franco Zeffirelli present act 1, scene 1 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'." Hello Film Weekly fans and in today's 100th issue the main topic will be to compare the two 'Rome and Juliet' Films. The first one was directed by Franco Zeffirelli in1968 and the most recent version in 1997 by Baz Luhrmann. I will be comparing the opening scene (including the prologue) up to the end of the first fight between the two families. As you watch scene 1 in each film you will see the obvious differences in the ways that both approach the prologue n different ways, they seem to be intended for different audiences and the setting, i.e. Verona and Verona beach and time set one in medieval times the other in modern day times. Luhrmann and Zeffirelli use very opposite effects and techniques in each of the Romeo and Juliet films. The contrasts between the Zeffirelli 1968 and the Luhrmann 1997 versions are vast. Even though the directors of each film use different effects and techniques, they both tell the story in their own unique way. Zeffirelli's traditional, English, authentic piece of almost theatre with basic use of lighting, camera and sound. Luhrmann's modern, loud, and emotionally gripping piece of film uses a special variety of lighting, camera and sound to emphasise the piece to the max. Luhrmann's is
Character Study On Juliet
Character Study On Juliet * Task: Juliet is a complex girl although she is only thirteen years old. Juliet is also a very mature character. Discuss how she deals with the events that happen in the span of a few days. In this essay I will be studying the play that was written about four hundred years ago, written by the talented William Shakespeare who wrote The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. This play happens to be a popular play in the United Kingdom that continues to capture the imagination and emotions of people around the world. The drama that shows the passionate, violent and often desperate lives of the youth of Verona. Even today, the tragedy resembles a blueprint of the problems that the adolescents of the twentieth century must face each day. In this play, Shakespeare explores the pitfalls of young love, and the consequences they receive from their actions. They explained their love to be true love and they knew that they had to be together, even though their families were enemies and it was truly forbidden for the two of them to marry. The whole idea of love in Romeo and Juliet's thoughts was totally misunderstood, and they recognized in many sections of the play that they truly did not know what true love was. In this play, Shakespeare shows that love can cause and finish anything, even love that is not honestly discovered. Juliet is the main character I will be
Examine the impressions created by the opening scenes Luhrmann's "Romeo and Juliet" and analyse how this is done.
Examine the impressions created by the opening scenes Luhrmann's "Romeo and Juliet" and analyse how this is done. Once the 20th Century Fox logo disappears into blackness, we are immediately presented with an impression of what the film will be like. A television appears in the distance, against a black background (the emptiness of the surroundings make us concentrate on the television, and does not distract us). The fact that we are shown a television tells us that it's a modern film, and has brought Shakespeare to the present day. This is further proved by the fact that the presenter is a black woman, who until recently wouldn't have been given such a job. Her hair and clothes are smart (to show the time period), yet plain, so as not to distract us from what she is saying. Behind her there is a picture of a broken ring, a symbol of broken love, telling those who have trouble with the language, or need some time to adapt, what the story is about. The whole ensemble is given a very detached feel, by the fact that it's a long shot of the television (so we are distanced from what's happening), that her voice is lacking in emotion, and that it's a news program (we're used to stories of death and violence on the news, and often pay them little attention). Although we are not told explicitly that it's a news program, the filmmakers imply it by the colour of the studio, the
Act 3 Scene 5, how does Shakespeare increase the audience's awareness ofJuliet's position in the his play "Romeo and Juliet"?
Craig Anderson Act 3 Scene 5, how does 15th March 2003 Shakespeare increase the audience's awareness of Juliet's position in the his play "Romeo and Juliet"? "Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare, portrays 'a pair of star crossed lovers that take their life Doth with their death bury their parents strife.' Shakespeare manages to set the scene of the greatest love story ever told, and reveals a romance discovered in Italy that concerns two feuding families (the Capulets and the Montagues) and two members of which that fall madly in love with each other. 'Romeo and Juliet' is set over a five-day period, starting Sunday morning and ending Thursday morning. In those five days numerous events had occurred and the interpretation of particular characters change. Act 3 Scene 5 is a pivotal scene in the play as Juliet has already defied her parents by marrying a Montague. The interpretation of Juliet from the start of the play is that she is an obedient young girl, although as the play progresses the audience becomes aware that she is a growing woman who will persist until she gets what she wants. The Scene begins with Romeo and Juliet arguing about the fact that it is day. Juliet believes it is still night and the light coming through the windows is from the moon. Juliet doesn't want Romeo to leave, though as the darkness of the light changes into
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare By what means does Shakespeare engage his audience in the Prologue and first three scenes of 'Romeo and Juliet'? What are our expectations?
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare By what means does Shakespeare engage his audience in the Prologue and first three scenes of 'Romeo and Juliet'? What are our expectations? Right at the beginning of any text, it is vital that the author is able to engage the audience or reader's attention. Shakespeare was almost thirty years old when he wrote the successful play, 'Romeo and Juliet'. Although 'Romeo and Juliet' was popularised by William Shakespeare, it actually originated form an Italian prose writer called Meccucio Salerintano. Salerintano first wrote it in 1476; however, Shakespeare's source may have come from a minor Elizabethan poet called Arthur Brooke. He wrote a narrative poem with the name of 'The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet'. Before 'Romeo and Juliet', Shakespeare had completed two tragedies, 'Richard III' and 'Titus Adronicus,' both of which included pride, envy, murder and intrigue. Then, in 1595, 'Romeo and Juliet' was produced and the characters from this play, acted like the characters of his previous romantic comedies. The play is a sorrowful tragedy, which includes laughter, happiness and sensitivity even though we already know the ending is dark and painful to everyone. Shakespeare created a strong narrative that always keeps the audience interested in what happens next, but at the same time, he also looked into the ideas of; ways
Romeo and Juliet
English Coursework Romeo and Juliet William Shakespeare, one of the most famous playwrights of all time, was born in Stratford upon Avon in 1564 and died in 1616. He was one of eight children of John Shakespeare, a local town official and glove maker, and Mary Arden. In 1982 Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway at only eighteen. They had three children together, Susanna, and twin Judith and Hannet. Sadly Hannet tragically died at eleven. Shakespeare was known for performing at the Globe theatre with the Chamberlains Men. He wrote 37 plays in his lifetime and one of his most famous plays was Romeo and Juliet. I am going to compare lines 1-100 of Act One, Scene One from the text of the two film versions; Franco Zeffirelli's version and Baz Luhrmann's version. The text opens with the prologue, which gives a brief outline of the story, it is 14 lines long, and is therefore typical of what is known as a sonnet. It is about two families from Verona, both of similar status; both hate the other due to an ancient feud, the lovers, Romeo and Juliet both from each of the families take their own lives for their love. Their death makes their parents see sense. Shakespeare has deliberately revealed the ending in the prologue so that the audience may judge the characters and the events up to the final tragedy. Act One Scene One begins in a public place. It starts like a comedy with
Discuss the various perceptions of love in Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet - Then choose two contrasting examples from scenes you have discussed and explain how you would stage them to show these contrasts.
Discuss the various perceptions of love in Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. Then choose two contrasting examples from scenes you have discussed and explain how you would stage them to show these contrasts. William Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet in 1595. When it was written, Shakespeare was quite young, 31, already five years into his career. Queen Elizabeth I was on the throne at the time, and many of the characteristics of Elizabethan lifestyle are included within the play. In the Elizabethan times, it was not unusual for people to get married and have children young. In the play Lady Capulet says, "By my count, I was your mother much upon these years," to Juliet, who appears to be about 12 years old. She is telling Juliet that she was already a mother at Juliet's age, implying she should be getting ready to marry now. Women were also not considered of much importance in those days. They were not as 'important' as men, and just used for sex, which plays a big part in the topic of conversation between characters throughout the play. Women/girls also had to obey their fathers until they got married, and then obey their husbands when they did get married. It was a very male dominant era. Romeo and Juliet is partly a comedy, tragedy and history. It is a tragedy obviously because of all the death in it. It is a comedy because of the irony and contrast the characters raise, and
Two versions of the movie Romeo and Juliet, which was adapted from William Shakespeare's play. We watched a version directed by Franco Zeffirelli (1968) and another by modern director Baz Luhrmann (1996).
English Coursework - Romeo and Juliet In class, we watched two versions of the movie Romeo and Juliet, which was adapted from William Shakespeare's play. We watched a version directed by Franco Zeffirelli (1968) and another by modern director Baz Luhrmann (1996). In addition, we read extracts from the Romeo and Juliet script we received. Our task was to compare and contrast the prologue and opening scenes of the two movies, and give our views. The prologue of Franco Zeffirelli's version opens with a sweeping shot of the rolling hills of Verona. Gentle, soothing music is playing that fits in with the idyllic and peaceful scenery. The voiceover begins with a sombre, almost sympathetic tone of voice that fits in well with the music that plays in the background. It is easy to tell from the outset that Zeffirelli was aiming for authenticity, even going as far as to film the scenes in Verona. Timing was important in Zeffirelli's version and the line "two star-crossed lovers take their lives" is said at the same time the title of the film, "Romeo and Juliet", appears. This identifies the two star-crossed lovers as Romeo and Juliet, and in a way tells you the outcome of the story before it has even started. An important point to note is that the whole prologue is read, as this is not the case with other versions. The opening scene is set in a market town on a busy trading
Analysing film trailers.
The main purpose of all trailers is to sell a particular movie to the public. Most trailers not only sell a movie but also try and stir up public interest, the movie producers want to have people talking about the movie and what is said to happen in the movie. What's a trailer that's not there to attract people to the movie? Well it's not a real trailer that's for sure. In my opinion it is worth analysing all trailers, movies, TV shows in one way or another, this is because you will learn how to spot things in video clips that you wouldn't notice if you just sat there and took it all in. There are many media devices used in trailers, media devices are things added to the movie after it has been fully filmed. Editing specialists can edit the movie using computers. There are many different types of media devices such as "SATURATION":- Making certain colours stand out in a media clip by increasing the Hue in a colour(s). There is also "DE-SATURATION":- Making certain colours fade by decreasing the Hue of a colour(s). Saturation can give many effects in a trailer e.g. if there is a scene on a hot, sunny beach, you would want to saturate all the reds, yellows and oranges to make the scene "feel" hotter. Another example is if you had a scene that was set in a very urban area in the winter, you would want to saturate all the blues and dark greens, this would make the scene "feel"
