Balcony Scnece in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
The balcony scene in and Romeo and Juliet is the most iconic and
recognised scene, because it represents young love, and symbolises the
power of youth, as Romeo and Juliet try to put right the mistakes of
their elders. The scene shows how their love over comes their
difficulties. Romeo wooing Juliet at the balcony is a ideal romantic
situation, as it is still relevant today. There is also a little
sexual tension between them.
The balcony scene is very simple but effective. There are only two
characters, and the nurse's voice, which adds suspense to the scene.
The lovers are separated by a balcony, which symbolises the problems
they must overcome. The effectiveness of the scene comes from the
language. As there are few distractions in the scene, the audience can
concentrate on Romeo, Juliet and their language.
There is a certain beauty in the language, especially in the way Romeo
speaks. This is kept at a poetic standard throughout the scene, for
example, "It is the east and Juliet is the sun!" Juliet on the other
hand does not always talk this way, but adapts it from Romeo.
Both Romeo and Juliet want to be close to one another, but are parted
by the balcony wall. They are determined and confident that their love
can overcome any difficulties, for example: Romeo, "With love's light
wings did I o'erperch these walls; For stony limits cannot hold love
out." He believes love has given him wings.
Juliet is very practical and clever. She suggests that she and Romeo,
should be married. The marriage of the young lovers should unite the
two houses at war. Doing so would over...
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... he not Romeo call'd Retain that dear perfection which he owes." She
also expresses how love has opened all her senses: "My ears have yet
not drunk a hundred words." Meanin g Romeos words are like wine to
her, and her sense have been awakened by her love for him, for example
the imagery of mouths, drinking etc.
The balcony scene is one of the most important, iconic and famous in
the play; it is one of the rare romatic moments Romeo and Juliet have
together. The scene represents so much, but performed in a traditional
way, though it can be boring for the audience an deffective at the
same time. Modern adapted versions are often better for example;
Luhrman's Romeo and Juliet, is fast paced, and keeps the audiences'
attention all the way through. The scene is effective, but was more so
when it was first written.
middle of paper ... ... Again, we see that things, which appear less direct, may have actually contributed more to the situation. & nbsp; It does take two to tango. Juliet also promoted the relationship, and was too stubborn to listen to her parents' wishes. It was originally Juliet's idea for the two to wed. & nbsp; "If thy bent of love be honourable, thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow by one that I'll procure to come to thee, where and what time thou wilt perform the rites, and all thy fortunes at thy foot I'll lay." & nbsp; Juliet also could have avoided disaster had she respected her parents a bit more.
Romeo and Juliet are madly in love with each other and will go to any lengths to be together.
Act One of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare The play Romeo and Juliet is set in "fair Verona" in Italy. Shakespeare based his play on a poem by Brooke and brought it to the theatres in 1595. Although the play is set in Italy many things mentioned could be found in Elizabethan England, for example the Capulet's party. This suggests to me that Shakespeare had little knowledge of Italian life and culture.
The astounding perils of young love has been eloquently captured in the story of Romeo and Juliet. Franco Zefferelli and Baz Luhrmann are the creators of the two most renowned film adaptations of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Zefferelli, the more traditional director, created his Oscar winning version in 1968. Baz Luhrmann put an abstract, modern twist on Shakespeare's classic and created the 1996 version that raised millions of dollars in box office sales. Being that these two films are so different, I have chosen to compare them to one another, using the famed balcony scene as my focus.
* Hastiness- Romeo is hasty to fall in and out of love. The two are
Interpretation of the Balcony Scene by Baz Luhrmann and Franco Zeffirelli of William Shakespreare's Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare plays have fascinated audiences with their ability to seemingly portray the depth of the meanings and descriptions of each scene. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was for many years the world’s best love story and influenced readers and writers from around the world. Understanding the contrasting natures is one of the most important themes in this play and underpins the plot. Love and hate, life and death, lastly, missions and reality will only increase every reader’s sense of curiosity.
Open in London in 1599, William Shakespeare’s Globe theatre grew to be recognized as the most popular playhouse in the region and home to some of the greatest players in England. The King’s Men, previously the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, were a playing company for whom Shakespeare was a member of for most of his career. They frequently performed in the Globe and staged many of Shakespeare’s works. Nevertheless, the lack of stagecraft information provided from these XVI century texts has made it hard to interpret how Shakespeare originally intended his plays to be performed in the Globe. In particular, the famous tragedy of Romeo and Juliet suggests that there are many alternative staging options for each scene. However, from a close reading of the play-text as a manual for performance, it is possible to describe how the play may have been staged, specifically in Act 2, Scene 1, by analysing elements such as the acting measures, the costume design and the stage setting.
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‘Romeo and Juliet’ is a tragic play about two star crossed lovers written by Shakespeare in 1595. The play is a timeless teenage tradgedy. “The play champions the 16th Century belief that true love always strikes at first sight,” (Lamb 1993: Introduction) and even in modern times an audience still want to believe in such a thing as love at first sight. Act II Scene II the balcony scene displays that romantic notion perfectly.
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