Violence and Conflict in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

for example: "thou wilt quarrel with a man that hath a hair more, or a

Shakespeare brings us back to the sisters in act II scene 1. This is a

Act 1 scene 7 is very important in the whole of the play because the

Romeo and Juliet is conflict and love. Conflict and love are both shown through characterization in all of the characters. In the beginning, we see Juliet 's character as a little young child who obeys her family duties. When she meets, Romeo, her character is taken on a rollercoaster of emotions. Juliet 's character is the source of conflict and we see this through her developing actions. Romeo creates Juliet into this powerful young women. Romeo is so important to Juliet that she does not want to loose him. Conflict begins to arise when things actually take off. Once they are together on the balcony, is when they both realize that they are meant for each other. That true love is true and that they are destined for the stars. True love is

In Act 3 scene I, we see dramatic irony right from the start when the

wife,” (Act 1, sc 3, line 378). This means that, as part of his plan,

Who should against his murderer shut the door, Not bear the knife myself ” (Act I Scene VII).

“Out of her favour, where I am in love.” (Act 1, Scene 1. Pg. 21.)

was stay'd by accident, and yesternight return'd my letter back.” (Act 5, Scene 3) In this quote ,

Example: “Everything I say there’s twist of mockery on his face. I can’t get near him.” (Page 21, Act 1)

seen in the first scene of act 1 from line 80-101 when he makes a very

"O my offence is rank, it smells to heaven; / It hath the primal eldest curse upon it, / A brother's murder" (Act III Scene III)

That you should here repent you’. After his silly prologue the court start to make comments about his punctuation he puts the full stops in the wrong places Hipployta says that he is like a child on a recorder act 5 scene 1 lines 122-123. All of this adds to the humour.

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