The Importance of Act 3 scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare There are a number of points and specific aspects to Act 3 scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, that make it an extremely important part in the play. It is a scene of extreme dramatic tension and excitement. A scene of events that would be worthy of recollection by Elizabethan audiences. This is a scene made of intense confrontation resulting in the death of influential characters, Mercutio and Tybalt. Act 3 scene 1 changes the feeling of the play as it turns a tail of romance and love to one of tragedy and despair. The scene allows us to realize to an extent the depth of the hatred between the two families …show more content…
Romeo and Juliet quickly married in secret, thereby giving Romeo a substantial link and relation ship to the Capulet family, the same applying for Juliet. Tybalt still angry at the prospect of a Montague eluding the eyes of the guards at the party, wished to find Romeo and punish him. From here on is where we pick the play up at act 3 scene 1. Before we start our analysis of the scene, we should look into the characters involved and what we know already of their personalities and mentality. To start with I will give a small incite on Benvolio, Romeo's cousin. Benvolio appears to be quite a wise young man, who will provide Romeo with advice when ever needed and generally hopes and works towards the best. In events that lead to confrontations with the Capulets, Benvolio is seen to take on a diplomatic role and tries to stop the worst from happening despite being a Montague himself. Mercutio is a more vibrant character than Benvolio, he tends to mix humour and quite often ironic statements into even the most serious of conversations. He no doubt is an intelligent man yet sometimes allows himself to be dangerously forward in critical situations. Mercutio is neither Capulet nor Montague but instead a member of a royal family and close relative of the prince in Verona. Romeo has a mind similar to that of Benvolio, he is serious and yet easily
in four of the scenes, Act 1 scene1, act 3 scene 1, act 3 scene 5 and
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Act 1 scene 7 is very important in the whole of the play because the
In Act III, scene 3 of Romeo and Juliet, Friar Laurence informs Romeo that the Prince has decided to punish him with banishment from Verona. Instead of feeling joyful of escaping capital punishment, Romeo mourns over the fact that he could never see Juliet again. While the two discuss the Prince's decision, the Nurse arrives and tells Romeo that Juliet is also heartbroken over Tybalt's death. Guilty of hurting Juliet, Romeo threatens to commit suicide. To stop Romeo, the Friar suggests that he and Juliet should consummate their marriage, and afterwards, they can try to get the Prince's pardon. Comforted, Romeo agrees and prepares to see Juliet. As the director, I will ask the three characters to showcase the difference between the youth and
In Act 3 scene I, we see dramatic irony right from the start when the
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wilt not, be but sworn my love, and I’ll no longer be a Capulet’. The
The beginning of Act one opens with a brawl in the street between the servants of the Capulets and the Montagues. The origin of the fight introduces the
The Use of Dramatic Devices in Act 3, Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet is the story of two young lovers trying to consummate their love despite the difficulties that face them. In the play, Romeo and Juliet are members of two feuding families who hate each other because of an ancient grudge. Romeo and Juliet is a play about love, passion, hatred, violence and death; typical themes of a Shakespearian tragedy. In the play, Capulet orders Juliet into marriage but she rebels and doesn’t marry her father’s chosen groom, Paris.
Analysis of Act 3 Scene 5 in Romeo and Juliet In this scene we see Juliet loose the closeness of all the people she loves: first Romeo who has departed after spending the wedding night with her; secondly by her father who viciously turns on her when she refuses to marry Paris; thirdly by her mother who declares ‘I have done with thee’ when Juliet begs her for help in delaying the proposed marriage to Paris; and lastly by the Nurse whom she tearfully turns to as a last resort for advice and help. Furthermore, we see, for the first time in the play, Juliet disobey her parents, and develop into a mature young lady capable of making her own decisions. After having spent the night with her new
Consider ways in which Diane Samuels explores ideas of identity in this play in Act 1 Scene 2, and elsewhere in the act.
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Act III Scene V - This is a very important scene. Select and comment on
This scene is important as it comes midway into the play, marking a turning point, that drives the action towards the tragic end. The scene opens with all three characters relaxed and in a playful mood, but there is an underlying tension that builds throughout the scene with an uneasy sense of insecurity, which is felt by the Duchess as she is aware that her brother has returned to court. The tension continues to increase, with the use of dramatic irony, where the audience is aware of information that the actors on stage do not have. The atmosphere soon shifts from a light hearted one to one of fear. The Duchess, Antonio