To what extent has Juliet grown, since the Start of the Play
To what extent has Juliet grown, since the Start of the Play In Romeo and Juliet, there are many things that manipulate Juliet's path of growth, in terms of mentality. This would include things like:- The Nurse, Juliet's Parents, Romeo and Fate. One of the most important issues in the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is that of choice. Do the characters have the ability to choose what they want to do, or are they simply destined to take part in death and destruction? There is more than enough evidence of both fate and fortune in the play, and the presence of both greatly affects the interpretation of the plot and the characters. Fate, as a dominating force is manifested from the very beginning of the play. Fate introduces the power of fortune in the opening prologue when we are told that Romeo and Juliet are: "star-crossed" (destined for bad luck) and "death-marked," and that their death will end their parents' feud. Fate and fortune are closely related in the play. Our first impressions of Romeo, is after the fight between Benvollio and Tybalt, we find that he is a very depressed young boy, "Adding clouds more clouds with his deep sighs" We can tell that he has fallen in love with someone else, "with tears augmenting the fresh mornings dew" From the way Benvollio and Lord Montague talk to each other Romeo is very anti-social and melancholic because he, "shuts up
To what extent is Friar Lawrence responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?
To what extent is Friar Lawrence responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? Friar Lawrence is partially responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet, however I believe he is not totally responsible. There are also other characters that have reason to be held responsible for the deaths of the `star-crossed' lovers. Friar Lawrence was the man who married the two. This marriage caused a lot of the problems which led up to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. For example if they had not been married Juliet would not have been so obliged to marry Paris and would not have had to take the potion that made Romeo think she was dead. Also Friar Lawrence supplied Juliet with the remedy which brings on a cataleptical affect (a death-like appearance). Because of this Juliet was thought dead and Romeo killed himself which in turn led to the death of Juliet upon waking. However the deaths of the two lovers can also be blamed upon the feud between the two families. This is because the `ancient feud' is the basis that Romeo and Juliet had to get married behind their parents' backs, because their families would not allow the two to be together. If the families did not dislike each other then Romeo and Juliet's marriage would not have happened in secrecy and Juliet. Romeo may have been accepted by the Capulet family and given permission to take Juliet's hand in marriage.
To what extent is Friar Lawrence responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet ?
To what extent is Friar Lawrence responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet ? Romeo and Juliet was written by William Shakespeare in 1597. At this time the Elizabethan view of love was that a man should fall in love with the woman and not the other way round. Once the man shows his feelings, the woman should spurn him to keep her good name. He becomes very sad and upset, he becomes lovesick, writes poetry and doesn't eat or sleep until things change. This is portrayed by Romeo's actions towards Roseline. This was the view of the aristocratic classes. There are other types of love in which they believed. These are sexual love, which can be described as pure lust, dutiful love, which is the love for your family, an arranged marriage or out of duty such as Juliet and Paris. There is also true love. The Friar is linked to both families through the church and religion. He is a very keen gardener and he loves his flowers and herbs. The Friar acts as a confidant to Romeo and he knows everything about Romeo and all his secrets because Romeo tells him everything. Friar Lawrence is aware of the family feud between the Montague's and the Capulets and comforts both Juliet and Romeo. He thinks them getting together will end the feud. "For this alliance may so happy prove to turn your households' rancour to pure love". The Friar cannot be held totally responsible for the deaths of
To What Extent is Friar Lawrence Responsible For the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?
To What Extent is Friar Lawrence Responsible For the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? Friar Lawrence plays a contradictive part throughout the entire play as he shows many differentials within his personality as he seems like quite a genuine person at the beginning of his role in the play as he makes a soliloquy about plants and flowers and he is out collecting herbs when we are first introduced to Friar Lawrence in Act 2 Scene 3. The soliloquy also goes into detail about remedies and healing powers "Poison hath residence, and medicine power" and from this it becomes clear that the Friar is a genuine, intelligent Friar and that he has a healing instinct. "Virtue itself turns vice, being misapplied, and vice sometime's by action dignified. Within the infant rind of this weak flower poison hath residence, and medicine power" in this quotation the Friar has compared people to flowers, which exposes a lot of the Friars spiritual side. This all changes when the Friar decides to unite Romeo and Juliet in marriage, he believes that this will also end the ongoing vendetta between their two families. He believe that he can play God by trying to change destiny but going ahead with the wedding proved a bad decision for the Friar but the phrase "These violent delights have violent ends" turns out to be a correct statement and one of the many hints of death and tragedy throughout the play.
Violent Scenes in Romeo and Juliet
'Romeo and Juliet,' written by William Shakespeare is a tragedy. This is because it has a melancholy theme and the end is even more so. The play is about two young lovers from feuding families who meet and fall for each other, but cannot declare their ardour for each other. They then decide to marry. Later that day Romeo is challenged to a fight by Tybalt, Juliet's cousin. Romeo refuses, not wanting to harm Tybalt as they are now related. Romeo's close friend Mercutio then steps in; a fight ensues resulting in Mercutio's death. A vengeful Romeo subsequently follows Tybalt and kills him. He flees and the Prince of Verona then banishes him. Romeo visits Juliet but has to leave before he is discovered. Juliet is then told that she must marry another man. She visits Friar Lawrence who consequently gives her a sleeping drug, which will make her appear to be dead. The following morning she is found 'dead' and is given a burial. A letter that was sent to Romeo, about the plan, does not reach him, and he returns to Verona after hearing of Juliet's death. He arrives at her tomb possessing poison, and distraught, he drinks it and dies. Juliet wakes up and finds her husband dead next to her. She then, beside herself with grief, stabs herself with Romeo's dagger. Their families arrive, and agree to stop the feud. Act 1, scene 1 is set in the streets of Verona. It begins with two men,
Violent Scenes in Romeo and Juliet
Violent Scenes in Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet is a tragic play that was written by William Shakespeare, it was about "Two households, both alike in dignity" when "A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life", who die as a result of a feud between the houses of Capulet and Montague. Even though the play is a romantic story there is a lot of violent conflict in many of the scenes. The play itself starts and ends with a Chorus, which explains the situation in "fair Verona". The fights between both houses are the result of an ancient feud that saw the Capulet's and Montague's, who do not give way for each other. These feuds eventually are the cause of Romeo and Juliet's deaths, which ironically is the reason why both families make peace. "Romeo and Juliet", was written by William Shakespeare roughly in 1600. William Shakespeare was born in 1564, in this year Galileo Galilei was also born. In 1582 William Shakespeare married and a year later his daughter, Susanna was born. In 1585 William Shakespeare had two children, twins by the names of Judith and Hamnet. By 1593 Shakespeare had written 8 plays and went on to write 3 more plays in the next year. From 1594 to 1608 Shakespeare had written 23 more plays, which included "Romeo and Juliet", "Macbeth", "Hamlet", "Othello" and many others. By 1616 Shakespeare had died and was buried at Holy trinity Church, Stratford. William
What do we learn about Juliet's relationship with her father from Act 3 scene 5?
What do we learn about Juliet's relationship with her father from Act 3 scene 5? During the Elizabethan period a girl's father would decide when and who the girl would marry. This decision was made by the father because it was a Patriarchal society. If the daughter/girl refused to marry whomever the father choose the only way she would be able to get out of it was either to leave her home and live on the streets or commit suicide. My opinion on this period is that it was unfair as it did not allow the girl to have a say and that she had to do whatever the father pleased. At the beginning of the play we are able to see clearly how much Lord Capulet loves his daughter Juliet and that he is no hurry to get her married of. He says: "Let two more summers wither in their pride ere we may think her ripe to be a bride". From this you can see the Lord Capulet loves his daughter dearly and would like to keep her for as long as he can. Also Lord Capulet mentions earlier on to Paris that if Juliet agrees to marriage with you then I will give you her hand in marriage. In Act 1 Scene 2 line 16 lord Capulet says:' my will to her consent is but a part'. This shows how much love his has for his daughter that he is willing to allow her to have a say. Later on in the play we can see Lord Capulet changes his decision and he gives Paris his consent in marrying Juliet. From Lord
What Do We Learn About Juliet's Relationship with Her Father from Act 3: Scene 5
What Do We Learn About Juliet's Relationship with Her Father from Act 3: Scene 5? Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet tells the tragedy of two 'star-crossed lovers,' who are divided by feuding families but united by love. For many years, an on-going feud between these two families has caused much disruption in the city of Verona, Italy. The play takes place in the city of Verona and Mantua, Italy, over the course of five short days. Verona is the home of the Capulet and Montague families and Mantua is where Romeo is banished. Italy was seen as an immoral country, famous for sexual affairs and violent crimes, many playwrights including ones completed by Shakespeare are set here. The length of the play consists of five acts containing twenty-four scenes, which is the same in various other plays written by Shakespeare. He wrote this play in five acts in order to introduce new ideas, characters, setting and basic situations. It helps develop the main plot of the play and it helps to introduce complications and incidents. The structure of the play itself is the fate from which Romeo and Juliet cannot escape. In that time, people were very wary of the stars. If two people's stars were crossed in the sky, they would never remain together. Obviously, Romeo and Juliet didn't live happily ever after. Shakespeare's audience already knew the story of Romeo and Juliet, a popular story which
Violence and conflict are central to
Violence and conflict are central to "Romeo and Juliet". Discuss this theme with reference to at least three scenes in the play "Romeo and Juliet" is a play written by William Shakespeare in 1595. It is a tragedy and this is known from the very start of the play in the prologue where it states that, "A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life" in other words Romeo and Juliet will commit suicide. This also links in with one of the many themes of the play, which is fate and the idea that Romeo and Juliet cannot escape their fate. There are various other themes running throughout the play "Romeo and Juliet" including violence, conflict, love, family, friendship and fate. These themes create an interesting storyline that would have been fascinating for people in the 16th Century because its many themes could please most audiences. The themes are actually very similar to modern day film scripts and this is one of the reasons why "Romeo and Juliet" is still a popular play today. I will be mainly discussing the theme of violence and conflict in the following scenes; Act 1 Scene 1, Act 3 Scene 1 and Act 3 Scene 5, but I will also show different views on which theme could be regarded to be the central or core theme. For example, one person's interpretation of the play maybe that the violence and conflict between the Capulets and Montagues is the main theme, because without it
Violence and Conflict are central to "Romeo and Juliet". Discuss this theme with reference to at least three scenes in the play.
Violence and Conflict are central to "Romeo and Juliet". Discuss this theme with reference to at least three scenes in the play. Romeo and Juliet is a tragic play set in Verona, Italy, about two unfortunate lovers from feuding families, the Montagues and the Capulets, who have an ancient grudge against each other. This horrific feud causes violence in the play. The pair get secretly married and suddenly get parted because they cannot escape the families' feud. Although it is a play about romance there are many scenes that contain violence, conflict, loyalty and bravery. The play opens with a prologue that tells us the story in advance. This insight into the play allows the audience an overview of the actions of Romeo and Juliet: we can see them struggling to attain happiness and know that they are always doomed to fail in this life at least. The play ends with the tragic death of Romeo and Juliet. In this essay I will discuss the violence and conflict between Romeo and Juliet and their families. The play 'Romeo and Juliet' was thought to be one of William Shakespeare's first great plays, and was first performed in 1595. The story of 'Romeo and Juliet' was thought to be taken from the poem, The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet written by Arthur Brooke in 1562. However the original story may have been copied from the Greek author, Xenophon which could have been written as
