Romeo and Juliet can be seen to be a play full of oppositions, how far does act 1 scene 5 fit with this description of the play.
Romeo and Juliet can be seen to be a play full of oppositions how far does Act 1 Scene 5 fit with this description of the play Romeo and Juliet can definitely be seen to be a play full of oppositions for example: Capulet and Montague, life and death, love and hate, reconciliation and continuation of the feud and light and dark. These oppositions can be seen throughout the play and many of them also occur in act 1 scene 5. Indeed many of the references to oppositions that occur in act 1 scene 5 have a link with how other oppositions are displayed in earlier or latter scenes, this could be because act 1 scene 5, in my opinion, is one of the most important scenes in the whole play. It is the scene in which Romeo and Juliet fall in love. It is the turning point when some of the main oppositions become more apparent in the play. For example love and hate would have not really been an issue if they had never met. Act 1 scene 5 has a surprisingly large range of oppositions. One of the ways the oppositions in this scene are displayed so effectively and made so apparent by Shakespeare is the idea that each character can be seen to display elements of these opposing themes. Tybalt demonstrates hate, Romeo love, Juliet saint, Romeo sinner. There are many more oppositions besides these which are not relative of a particular character. If we look in detail at the dialogue it is possible
The final scene includes all of the main characters, it's a very tense scene but also very meaningful.
The final scene includes all of the main characters, it's a very tense scene but also very meaningful. We are able to see a stronger side of the two main characters, Romeo showing his love for Juliet, not like the juvenile love he had for Rosaline. At the beginning of the play Romeo pines for Rosaline, he uses many oxymorons and really does not make much sense at all, I think the audience can easily sense his immaturity by this language. When Romeo first sees Juliet his interpretations of love are very different from that of those for Rosaline, his language suddenly matures which I think helps it to become more believable that this is true love. Romeos character has had to grow considerably within a short space of time, in the last scene when he reaches the graveyard he calls Paris a "youth" and "boy" showing that he feels he is older than Paris, he is urging Paris to leave the graveyard as he does not want to kill again another sign that perhaps he has matured. "Put not another sin upon my head" Act 5 Scene III When Romeo finds out about the death of his Juliet he is very angry and distraught. He cries out "Is it e'en so? Then I defy you, stars!" Act 5 Scene I He is crying out to fate, Romeo and Juliet are destined to be apart; Juliet has died (so Romeo thinks) so he will join her so that they can be together albeit in death. Romeo seams to act before thinking, if he had not
How far do you believe that Act III scene V of 'Romeo and Juliet', is a pivotal scene in the play? Consider how this scene should be staged, including advice for the actress playing Juliet.
Lauren Allen 10F How far do you believe that Act III scene V of 'Romeo and Juliet', is a pivotal scene in the play? Consider how this scene should be staged, including advice for the actress playing Juliet. Act III scene V is a pivotal scene in the play as within this one scene there are changes in the atmosphere, the relationship between the characters, and the characters themselves. At the beginning of this scene Romeo is preparing to leave for Mantua, Shakespeare needs to make the audience believe that Romeo and Juliet truly are in love, as Romeo not long ago said he was in love with Rosaline. Their love for each other can be shown in both the atmosphere and the way the scene is performed by the actors. The atmosphere during the opening of this scene is filled with excitement, risk but also sorrow. The young couple are going against all wishes from their families, and are at risk of being caught, but more importantly they know that they cannot be together and that Romeo has to leave. Their relationship at this stage in the play is based more on passion and excitement than true love however the language used really makes the audience aware of how strong their feelings are for each other. 'Wilt thou be gone? It is not yet near day....' Juliet wants to spend as much time as possible with Romeo. As Romeo leaves the actress who plays Juliet should use body language as well
Discuss the different attitudes to love revealed in Romeo and Juliet - Examine the language used by the characters to discuss love - Are there any messages about love revealed in the play? Why does Shakespeare portray different types/aspects of love?
Sophia Moatti 3 GCSE1 English coursework Romeo and Juliet With close reference to the text, discuss the different attitudes to love revealed in Romeo and Juliet. Examine the language used by the characters to discuss love. Are there any messages about love revealed in the play? Why does Shakespeare portray different types/aspects of love? The words " Romeo and Juliet" conjure up images associated with true love; but the play explores many different views of love. Each character in the play has a different personality and view on life, therefore they perceive love in their own distinct way, adding a clear contrast to Romeo and Juliet's first love, which is true and pure. The first reference to an aspect of love is after the prologue and it refers to rape and therefore lust not love. The first two characters that the audience is introduced to are Sampson and Gregory. They are vulgar and crude making sexual references and innuendos. They do not see love as involving emotions or desires, but as a purely physical thing, sexual not emotional. Sampson refers to women as "weaker vessels" and tells of how he will rape the maids of the Montague household. " Women being the weaker vessels are ever trust to the wall, I will push Montague's men from the wall, and Thrust his maid to the wall". Both Sampson and Gregory have petty and narrow perceptions of love; neither of them
Juliet's diary
Juliet's diary Sunday Today has been both amazing and terrible. Amazing because I have fallen in love with a wonderful, handsome man yet terrible as he is a Montague, my one enemy. Mother and father also wish me to marry Paris, one of father friends. Dancing with him tonight he seemed to be very charming. I am sure he is a lovely gentleman but I do not wish to marry him. I have met a man who I do wish to marry, Romeo. He is handsome and kind. We engaged in vows of love. He also wishes to marry me. He is very romantic he said to me "My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand to smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss." I could not help but fall for him. I met him tonight at my father's party. Even our meeting was romantic our eyes met across the crowed party, he's extremely attractive he made me feel like no man had ever made me feel before. I've always believed in love at first sight, I'm so happy that it's happened to me. Unfortunately our meeting at the party was cut short. This is when I discovered my love was my enemy nurse told me "His name is Romeo, and a Montague; the only son of your great enemy". What does a name matter when you are in love? I would happily give up my name and be married to him. My only love sprung from my only hate! Earlier Romeo snuck into the garden and we met again. He risked getting caught for me so I know he loves me as much as I love
Comparison of the two films of Romeo and Juliet
Media Assignment Comparison of the two films of Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet' was made into a film by two different directors. Baz Luhrmann's to Franco Zeffirelli's interpretation of Romeo and Juliet were very distinct and they both appeal to different age group audiences. Franco Zeffirelli's version was the first film of Romeo and Juliet. It was produced in 1968 and it was quiet typical, exactly what the audience would have expected the film of 'Romeo and Juliet' to be. Unlike Baz Luhrmann's version, which was very modern and appealed to a younger audience. Baz Luhrmann's and Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet are perfect examples of the very different perspectives you can have of the stunning play. The masked ball scene is one of the most challenging scenes to recreate. Because Shakespeare doesn't tell us what the characters wear, what the Capulet mansion looks like and what the face expressions are like when the lovers first set eyes on each other, it offers great flexibility. Which is why the masked ball scene is very different in each film that was produced. In both films the costumes the actors wore reflected the characteristics of their roles. In Franco Zeffirelli's, Juliet wore a red dress which symbolises love and in Baz Luhrmann's version Juliet wore a white angel costume which shows purity and innocence. Romeo wore a blue/navy costume
Exploring the dramatic effectiveness of act3 scene5 in "Romeo and Juliet"
Exploring the dramatic effectiveness of act 3 scene5 in "Romeo and Juliet" In this essay I intend to explore the dramatic effectiveness of "Romeo and Juliet" in act 3 scene 5. I will do this by giving a brief account of the scene and what happened immediately before and after. I will explore the language used by Shakespeare to provoke the audience's reaction and express feelings and emotions between characters. During this emotional scene Juliet is faced with: the parting of her husband; being told she is to marry Paris; her father's furious and nearly violent reaction when she refuses; and when she most needs a friend the nurse deserts her. By the end of the scene Juliet's chances of ever being with Romeo again seem very unlikely. She turns to her only friend left, Friar Laurence. In act 3 scene 1 Romeo returns from his wedding to find Mercutio and Tybalt quarrelling " In the public haunt of men"(49). Despite Romeo's attempts to stop this fight Tybalt fatally wounds Mercutio. As Mercutio dies in Romeo's arms he leaves the city of "fair Verona" with an eerie curse, " A plague on both your houses"(106), which soon comes to pass. In an effort to seek revenge for Mercutio's death Romeo fought with Tybalt and killed him. Benvolio tells Romeo to leave Verona because " The prince will doom thee death"(134). Benvolio then had to give the Prince his biased account of the
Romeo and JulietAct 1 Scene 5
English Coursework Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 5 In this essay I am going to discuss how Shakespeare uses Act 1 Scene 5 to introduce key themes that run throughout the play. The play is written as a typical tragedy. It is based around serious key topics - love, fate, death - and is sad and moving, with the main characters dying at the end. There are also some things which are unusual for a tragedy. There are some comical conversations and the Nurse is a fairly funny character. There is also some romantic and optimistic scenes between Romeo and Juliet that seem to go against the sad, doomed feel of the other scenes in the play. I am also going to look at how Shakespeare foretells key events that are to happen later in the play, as well as how he uses language for dramatic effect. The opening of Act 1 Scene 5 is very important. At the end of the previous scene Romeo and Mercutio were fighting about dreams. This, combined with the fact that he had dreamed about his "untimely death", and the fact that he was about to enter the house of an enemy, probably meant that Romeo was feeling slightly uncomfortable. Capulet instantly, and surprisingly, puts him at ease, by acting very nicely towards him. He welcomes Romeo and his friends into the party, telling them to dance and enjoy themselves. When Tybalt hears Romeo speak and realises he is a Montague he asks Capulet if he can
How does Shakespeare presentconflict in Romeo and Juliet.
How does Shakespeare present conflict in Romeo and Juliet. There are many examplesof different conflict in Romeo and Juliet such as inner conflict, familly conflict, love and hate also fate and freewill. Conflict takes place straight away in act 1 scene i with strong physical violence, both families have a history of hate and enjoy showing physicalprowess, they love a good fight making it very dramatic. Prince Escalus arrives and warns the two families "if you ever disturb our streets again, your lives shall pay the forfiet" leaving you in suspense. Audience left in acute suspense on what is going to happen next. In act 1 scene 4 Romeo talks about his death and if he goes to Capulets ball that would be the cause of it this being inner conflict "I fear... shall bitterly begin... by some vile forfiet of untimingly death" inner conflict, fate Vs freewill.This making us wonder should he go to the ball? Is it his fate? But if he goes to the ball will he really die , maybe or maybe not. In act 1 scene 5 Tybalt recognises Romeos voice "this by his voice should be a Montague, fetch me my rapier boy" right from the begining of the play we know that Tybalt has a fiery temper, he tells Capulet that romeos is at his ball but he doesnt care that hes there because he has heard good things about him "and to say the truth Verona brags of him to be a virtous and well-governed youth" Tybalt
Examine how two different directors have portrayed Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet". Which is the most faithful to Shakespeare's original?
Romeo & Juliet Course-work Examine how two different directors have portrayed Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet". Which is the most faithful to Shakespeare's original? Criteria: * Show insight about characters and action, language, ideas and themes, context and setting. * Analysis of techniques used to convey meaning. * Responses are supported by references (quotes) Introduction In this essay, I am going to analyse some scenes in Romeo and Juliet. I am going to compare two versions of Romeo and Juliet, one by Franco Zeffirelli in 1968 and the other by Baz Luhrmann in 1996 and conclude/say how I think Shakespeare would have presented his original. These two productions were made a long time apart and hundreds of years after Shakespeare's production, so neither could be one hundred percent faithful to Shakespeare, but they were both very popular. Zeffirelli went for the traditional method and tried to make his production as similar to Shakespeare's as possible but made the film on a larger and more extravagant scale to please the audience at the time. Luhrmann's version of Romeo and Juliet is a very contemporary film aimed purely at today's audience but still with the same dialogue which keeps the originality. This is also similar to Shakespeare but in a different way to Zeffirelli. Its techniques are similar to Shakespeare's as Shakespeare used all the resources
