What Do We Learn of Romeo and Juliet from their Famous Balcony Scene in Act 2, Scene 2?
What Do We Learn of Romeo and Juliet from their Famous Balcony Scene in Act 2, Scene 2? This scene in Romeo and Juliet tells us a lot about the two main characters and their feeling and thoughts just after they have met. The characters are both the last of their family line with no siblings and so are expected to continue the feud between their families for their entire lives. The couple however do not want to continue the vendetta between the families, as displayed in Juliet's line 'That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as well'. The vendetta is many generations old and by the year in which the play is set, the Montagues and the Capulets are taught to hate each other since the moment they are born. Romeo and Juliet did not start the vendetta nor were alive when the vendetta began, and so they cannot be blamed for it, or technically their love. However, the couple do not help matters by repeatedly meeting each other. They are guilty in that respect as Romeo avoids Benvolio and Mercutio when they are talking about him in Act 2 - Scene 1, and Juliet talks to Romeo at length from her balcony and keeps on returning to say goodbye to him. Although the couple have not known each other for even a day, there is a mutual attraction between each other, and Shakespeare wants to convey the message of 'love at first sight'. The couple use poetic language about each
Romeo and Juliet. Explain how different emotions and moods are created in the balcony scene. Act 2 Scene 2.
Romeo and Juliet - William Shakespeare Explain how different emotions and moods are created in the balcony scene. Act 2 Scene 2. The first words Juliet speaks are 'O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?' Juliet repeats Romeos name to emphasis her love for him. The mood is then made tense when Juliet says 'deny thy father, and refuse thy name,' Juliet recognizes the problem created by their love as their families are enemies. Juliet then says I'll no longer be a Capulet.' This shows she is extremely mature for her age. Juliet goes on to say 'tis my name that is my enemy'. She explains that only their names are enemies and they themselves aren't and that a name is just a label its the personality that matters. The recurrence of their names, expresses that their love is not allowed and that their relationship has no hope because of the family feud. We are shown how much Romeo loves Juliet and feels he can't live without her hen he says he would prefer to be killed rather than living without her 'My life were better ended by their hate than death prorogued, wanting of thy love. However their love may have been so powerful it changed destiny itself. Throughout the scene Romeo uses romantic language to win over Juliet's love and her hand in marriage. The language is brings him and Juliet closer and is very important throughout the whole play. Juliet now takes the lead as her
Romeo and Juliet 2 - I will be comparing and contrasting Act I Scene I of the text of Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet Coursework. In this piece of coursework I will be comparing and contrasting Act I Scene I of the text of Romeo and Juliet and also the same scene in the Baz Luhrmann. William Shakespeare wrote the play was written between 1594 and 1596, was called Romeo and Juliet, this would be Shakespeare's first play that ended in tragedy. The story of Romeo and Juliet was popular in Italy before Shakespeare decided to use it. Queen Elizabeth I was on the throne when it was performed. The recent versions of the play have been adapted many times because some directors have either changed the play version or have updated and rewritten the play script to appeal to a wider audience another point is that boys and men would have only been in the play until the 1660's. The text starts after a prologue," Do you bite your thumbs at us sir?" this is written in archaic language, this shows that William Shakespeare wrote the play during the Elizabethan times. Characters such as Gregory, Sampson, Abraham, Benvolio, Officer, Capulet, Lady Capulet, Montague, Lady Montague, Prince and Tybalt are involved in Act One Scene One, which have a result in the overall plot of the play; the two characters Gregory and Sampson are blamed for causing another brawl in the market place. However in the film the play starts the same with a prologue and then starts with the two families fighting at a
Why are Act 1 scenes IV and v and act 2 scene ii important in the play Romeo and Juliet?
Why are Act 1 scenes IV and v and act 2 scene ii important in the play Romeo and Juliet? Act 1 scene iv and v and act 2 scene ii are important scenes in the play Romeo and Juliet because they set the play in motion and set the audience up for a tragic ending. When Romeo, who is a Montague and Juliet who is a Capulet first meet at the ball held by Lord Capulet held in the Capulet household it is love at first sight for the pair. However we are soon reminded of the danger of their love for each other, due to the long-lived family feud, for which there is no known reason. Tybalt's immediate reaction when he spots Romeo at the ball is to attack. "This by voice should be a Montague fetch me my Rapier boy, what dares the slave". This expresses the hatred that Tybalt feels toward the Montague's. Lord Capulet when informed of Romeo's arrival reacts very calmly and refuses to let Tybalt attack him and warns him to be patient, as he does not want any trouble in his home in front of his guests. "You'll not endure him! God shall mend my soul, you'll make a mutiny among my guests!" This response by his uncle only adds to Tybalt's anger and frustration that he is unable to do anything. This reminds us just how dangerous Romeo and Juliet's love for each other really is and at some point something bad will occur. The two opposite emotions love and hate are both shown in these scenes and
Look again at Act 2, scene 2, beginning at line 32(Juliet: 'O Romeo, Romeo, Wherefore art thou Romeo') and the whole of Act 2, Scene 5. What is the dramatic importance of these scenes in the play?
Romeo and Juliet Look again at Act 2, scene 2, beginning at line 32(Juliet: 'O Romeo, Romeo, Wherefore art thou Romeo') and the whole of Act 2, Scene 5. What is the dramatic importance of these scenes in the play? 'Romeo and Juliet' is one of William Shakespeare's greatest plays. Four hundred years ago, William Shakespeare wrote The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, a popular play that continues to capture the imagination and emotions of people around the world. The drama portrays the passionate, violent and often desperate lives of the youth of Verona. Even today, the tragedy resembles the problems that the adolescents of the twenty-first 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 the families demonstrate in many sections of the play that they truly do not know what true love is. In this play, Shakespeare shows that love can cause and finish anything, even love that is not honestly discovered. The influence of parents plays a major part in the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. One of the first public scenes during the
How does Shakespeare convey the intensity of the new found love between Romeo and Juliet in Act 2 Scene 2?
How does Shakespeare convey the intensity of the new found love between Romeo and Juliet in Act 2 Scene 2? * How do different adaptations portray this? * Which version do you prefer and why? At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2, Romeo climbs over the wall of the Capulet residence and into the orchard.This is a risk in itself as Montagues' are sworn enemies of Capulets', and if Romeo is discovered,he will surely be killed. Juliet reminds him of this later on, but he just replies, "Alack, there lies more peril in thine eye Than twenty of their swords!Look thou but sweet, And I am proof against their emnity." (Lines 71 - 73) So we learn that he is willing to give up his life if only Juliet would say she loved him. He also chose Juliet over his friends, as he left the group to see her. Romeo begins to speak of his love for Juliet when he sees her on the balcony of her room. Juliet does not know Romeo is below her balcony as she has too much on her mind. Romeo calls Juliet, "bright angel" (Line 26) and "winged messenger of heaven" which shows he thinks her of a goddess and also shows how intense his love is for her. Juliet begins to speak of Romeo and we learn that the fact Romeo is a Montague and that their families do not get on is the reason why she is unsure of their love,"Deny thy father, and refuse thy name." (Line 34). Romeo and Juliet's private thoughts both show
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.
Write about the ways Shakespeare explores different characters experiences of love in Act 1, Scene 2 of Richard III and Act 2, Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet.
Write about the ways Shakespeare explores different characters’ experiences of love in Act 1, Scene 2 of ‘Richard III’ and Act 2, Scene 2 of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Love is the seminal theme in the romantic tragedy ‘Romeo and Juliet’ written by Elizabethan playwright William Shakespeare. It is love that is the driving force of the plays actions, in the same way it is love that brings about the tragic end of the two central protagonists. ‘Romeo and Juliet’ experience love euphorically and as a powerful emotion. In Richard III love is used for political gain and to increase his positioning to the throne after he fought and won the war of the roses against the Lancaster’s. Richard perceives love as an opportunity to increase his status and to elevate his self closer to the throne of England and he does not marry lady Anne because he genuinely loves her unlike ‘Romeo and Juliet’, but because he needs a queen to become King and he sees her as the person who makes him more reputable and of more importance. Shakespeare starts ‘Romeo and Juliet’ with a prologue which provides the audience with an overview of what is to come. Shakespeare carefully structures Romeo and Juliet for dramatic effect which creates
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
