romeo and juliet (act 3)
How does Shakespeare leave the blame for the deaths in the fight scene [Act 3, scene 1] open to a range of interpretations? In his writing, Shakespeare artistically uses a variety of techniques to make the opening of his plays effective. For example, in Romeo and Juliet, before the fight scene in Act III scene I occurs, Shakespeare prepares the audience by showing the escalating antagonism between the characters Romeo, Mercutio and Tybalt. An example is, in fact, in the opening scene where servants of the two houses (Sampson of Capulet, Gregory of Montague) fight. Though Benvolio opts for peace, he is confronted by Tybalt, who has a growing dislike for the Montagues and proves it by saying, "...As I hate hell, all montagues and thee..." Act I scene I, line 65 Romeo also attends the capulets party regardless of the consequences. His presence triggers off Tybalt's anger which leads him to say, "This by his voice should be a Montague. Fetch me my rapier boy." Act I Scene V, lines 53-54 The fact that Romeo risks his life to enter the opponent's premises incenses Tybalt who instinctively sends for his sword so he may kill him. In Act II scene IV, Mercutio makes known his hatred for Tybalt to Benvolio.For instance, he describes Tybalt as "...a very tall man..." - meaning a 'valiant'. This also adds to the tension built up. Shakespeare does this to point out to the
Romeo and Juliet - act 3 scene 1.
Romeo and Juliet- act 3 scene 1 Mohammed Akhazzan 11p1 Romeo and Juliet is a story written in the 15th century by William Shakespeare. It is a tragic love story set in Verona (Italy). The play is about two households, the Capulets and the Montagues. Romeo is one of the main characters in the play and he is the only son of Montagues. Another protagonist character is Juliet; she is the only daughter of the Capulets. These two households are undergoing a long feud we are told about the grudge in the prologue on line 3, "From ancient grudge break to new mutiny" Although we are told there is an "ancient grudge" we are not told how it started or what is it about. The play is started with a prologue, which is set out as a sonnet. The prologue is important because it gives us some useful information, it tells us the play is set in Verona. Shakespeare continues the play with a brawl in the market of Verona between the serving men from the two households. I think shake spear uses the brawl to start the play because it grips the audience attention, helps to raise the tension in play and keep the audience amused through out the play. The two protagonists Romeo and Juliet first meet in act 1 scene 3. To show that they are falling in love Shakespeare writes their speech as a sonnet to make it sound more romantic. Romeo and Juliet meet after Romeo gatecrashes the Capulet's party.
Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 1
Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 1 Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. It was written in the 16th century. In the play there is the theme of love and hate. In a tragedy you would expect things to go really well like someone winning in a competition and then take a dramatic turn for the worst like if someone was winning but then gets an injury which makes them lose. In Romeo and Juliet it does just that with Romeo and Juliet meeting each other and getting married. But then the two star crossed lovers are separated when the fight comes in Act 3 scene 1. I think 'Romeo and Juliet' is still relevant today because it has a superb story line and some breathtaking scenes with the themes of love and hate controlling the story. The ways it wouldn't be relevant is the language it is spoken in and the fact that when this play was written everybody thought fate controlled their lives, which we don't think today. The play starts as a comedy as we witness the servants mocking each other "do you bite you thumb at us sir?" "No, sir, I do not bite my thumb at you, sir - but I do bite my thumb, sir!" but it quickly changes into anger "DRAW IF YOU BE MEN!" foreshadowing the feud between the families. The fight between the servants causes a public riot which sets the banishment of Romeo later on in the play. This scene introduces the character of Tybalt who always wants a
Romeo And Juliet Act 3 Scene 1 and Act 5 Scene 3.
Sam Rawson E7 Friday 4th July 2003 Romeo And Juliet Task 2 Act 3 Scene 1 and Act 5 Scene 3 are considered by many to be the most dramatic and suspenseful scenes in Romeo and Juliet for a multitude of reasons. William Shakespeare had to consider the probable drunkenness of his Elizabethan audience whilst writing his plays and subsequently had to make them very interesting. The position of Act 3 Scene 1 is in the centre of the play, when everything begins to change. Act 5 Scene 3 is the final scene of the play and had to draw together all the occurrences of the play in a tragic climax of events. Both scenes are in pivotal places in the play and are therefore the two scenes that have to create the most tension. Act 3 Scene 1 is longer than the average scene in Romeo and Juliet, which are 41/2 pages long. The length of this scene is approximately 7 pages. Longer scenes have to create more tension, otherwise the dramatic impact will be lessened and they could seem to drag on. Shakespeare's interesting use of language manages to sustain the neurotic atmosphere. Benvolio - 'By my head, here come the Capulets.' Mercutio - 'My my heel, I care not.' Act 5 Scene 3 is the longest scene of the play because of the dramatic events that unfold. The death of our two protagonists opposes the stereotypical 'happy ending' that would have been expected by the Elizabethan
romeo and juliet act 3 scene 5
Romeo and Juliet Coursework Act 3, Scene 5 This play is about fate and how Romeo and Juliet love one another. I will be concentrating on Act 3, Scene 5. In this scene, there are a lot of different moods from Juliet mainly because she feels isolated. I will include why this scene is so important in the play and how it contrasts with other scenes too. In this scene, Shakespeare makes the audience feel sympathetic towards Juliet by using language that reflects on both Tybalt and Romeo. Before this scene, Romeo and Juliet have fallen in love at first sight. They have then planned and have had their secret marriage. They have intended to have their first night after marriage together but Romeo killed Tybalt, Juliet's cousin and now is a wanted man by the Montague family. The prince has sentenced Romeo to banishment in Mantua. In this scene, Romeo has had his first night together with Juliet and now has to leave before he is caught with Juliet. Juliet tries to convince Romeo that the birdcalls they hear are from the nightingale rather than from the lark. Romeo must leave before the morning comes as he could be caught with Juliet and will be killed anyway because of Tybalt's death. Romeo then has to leave and climbs down the balcony. Romeo says that she is as pale as a dead person in a tomb. This foreshadows with the final scene as in the end, Juliet and Romeo are dead.
Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 5
Romeo and Juliet Examine how Shakespeare makes the audience feel in Act 3, Scene 5 of "Romeo and Juliet" Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is arguably the most famous play ever written. Many remakes have been made, but it was Shakespeare's talent to capture the audiences imagination that has made it world renowned. The act that I am studying is highly charged emotionally. Shakespeare specifically writes lines to target the audience's emotions and feelings to get his point across. Romeo has been banished from Verona for killing Tybalt, Juliet's cousin and spends one final night with Juliet. Juliet has been told in no certain terms she is to marry Paris, a kinsmen of the Prince of Verona. This act is the start of the tragic events that lead to the ultimate tragedy - the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare's exploitation of the rich and beautiful language gives figurative, poetic, and dramatic effect. Shakespeare is often called the master of puns and uses them frequently in Act 3 Scene 5. Juliet is saying that she wishes Romeo was dead, but the true meaning of her words are just below the surface: "Indeed, I never shall be satisfied With Romeo, till I behold him-dead- Is my poor heart so for a kinsman vex'd" It seems as if Juliet wishes that Romeo was dead, she is actually saying she will never be satisfied until she beholds him and her heart is dead. Through
Shakespeare, romeo & juliet act 3
How does Shakespeare create tension in act 3, scene 5? Romeo must leave because he has been banished to Mantua and if he is found in Verona then he will be executed. Also, Romeo and Juliet had spent the night together; if her parents were aware they would be angry with Juliet and severely punish her. Romeo and Juliet speak romantically to each other, using a lot of beautiful imagery, such as: "Nights candles are burnt out, and jocund day stands tiptoe on the misty mountain tops." The phrase reflects the mood of the couple: happy yet sorrowful. Whilst they speak, Romeo and Juliet are in conflict with each other over whether or not Romeo should leave. Romeo begins by saying: "I must be gone..." however, he then later says: "...let me be put to death;... I have more care to stay than go." These declaratives show the change in opinion, and that the couple aren't sure of what they should do. When the nurse arrives it creates tension because it puts the situation into perspective; unless Romeo leaves now then Lady Capulet will catch him and Juliet together. The nurse brings the couple down to earth and reminds them of the severity and immediacy of the situation. The imagery that Juliet uses also builds tension, which could also be seen as a premonition of what is to come. Juliet says: "As one dead in the bottom of a tomb," This declarative builds tension because it suggests
Romeo and Juliet - ACT 3 SCENE 1
How does Shakespeare make Act 3, Scene 1 of "Romeo and Juliet" such a violent and dramatic scene for the audience to watch? Act 3 scene 1 is the tipping point of "Romeo and Juliet." This scene comes in the middle of the play, just after Romeo marries Juliet and this scene has the biggest impact on the rest of the play. This is because everything that occurs in this scene changes the outcome of the story being told. This dramatic scene is full of hatred, death and the scene is also mainly male dominated. Romeo and Juliet is a play with many themes. Some of these being love; hatred; revenge; tragedy and conflict. Act 3 scene 1 seems to be the only scene were all these themes collide and that is why the scene is so dramatically tense to read and watch. In this essay I will be focusing on the way that Shakespeare made this scene so violent and dramatic. Act 3, Scene 1 opens with Benvolio and Mercutio in a public place. Italian summer afternoons are hot and it is advised that you take a rest in the shade or indoors. Benvolio mentions this to Mercutio, also pointing out that there is lots of Capulets about, "the day is hot, the capels are abroad, and if we meet we shall not scape a brawl..." This is one of the opening lines in the scene and it is the first line that creates the tension running throughout it. This is because the characters are so hot and agitated that they
Act 3, Scene 1 - Romeo and Juliet.
This action packed scene incurs the first instance of tragedy for the young lovers. Romeo is forced to deal with the reality of his marriage. He has married a Capulet-his lifetime enemy. He also chooses to avenge a friend's death rather than spare Juliet's sorrow. A dying Mercutio sets up the action for the rest of the play when he repeatedly exclaims, "A plague o' both your houses!" This reminds the audience of the tragedy that will soon occur and propels Romeo. Tybalt's untimely return drives Romeo, acting on emotion, to kill him. Romeo contrasts his earlier effort to avoid confrontation increasing the dramatic tension in the scene. He struggles with resisting the urge to fight and then acting on impulse. Act 3 Scene 1 is a very dramatic and powerful scene, which witnesses the death of two prevalent characters in the play. I will analyse and explore the dramatic effect this scene has upon the rest of the play and subsequent scenes. The way this scene unfolds, in an unexpected manner provides excitement and tension throughout this section of the play. Marx denied bad_man_raj's rationalisation . The fight scene, Act 3 Scene 1, can be viewed as a dramatic turning point. To explain and confirm this I will look at how all the characters are affected, how the scene changes or impacts upon the complete plot and how it makes the scene important. bad_man_raj, please do
Romeo and Juliet: Act 3 Scene 5
GCSE English Coursework: Romeo and Juliet: Act 3 Scene 5 Juliet's situation at the being of act 3 scene 5 is complicated because of the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues and the fight in scene 1 of this act. Tybalt's death has led to Romeo's banishment. Following the secret marriage between Romeo and Juliet they share their first night together before Romeo must go to Mantua. On the morning after their first night of marriage, it could be argued that she is loved completely by Romeo and also the nurse who always sides with Juliet. She is then forced to find her own inner strength as she is isolated from her family. In act 2 scene 2 we get the impression that Juliet is someone who is decisive and free from the prejudice of her family proving she has an independent mind. The impression is formed because she has her own views on the Montague and Capulet feud. Juliet's question to Romeo is an attempt to persuade him to stay longer by saying are you leaving and it's not day. The imagery associated with night and day begins to create tension because at the start, Juliet wants Romeo to stay and we know if he gets caught he will be killed. This shows he is being sensible but then they swap roles and Romeo wants to say. After hearing what Romeo has said she changes her mind and wants him to go. Our impressions of Juliet contrast here with her decisive character in earlier
