Shakespeare's Presentation of Act Three Scene One of Romeo and Juliet
“Romeo and Juliet” has always been one of Shakespeare’s most popular
plays since it was written back in the 1590’s. In this essay I’m going
to explore Shakespeare’s presentation of Act 3 Scene 1 as a turning
point in the play. Tension has been building up earlier in the Scene.
Tension has been built up at the very beginning of the play in Act one
Scene one where the two families were fighting. Also tension has been
built up in Act one Scene five where Tybalt recognised Romeo at the
masked party. He threatens to get even with Romeo but does not do it
until Act three Scene one.
In Act three Scene one it is obvious from the beginning that tension
is brewing because Benvolio one of the main characters, mentions that
it is a hot day.
“The day is hot,
the capels are abroad,
And if we meet, we shall not ‘scape a brawl,
For now these hot days, is the mad blood stirring.” Another reason why
there's tension is because the Capulets are looking for trouble, in
particular looking for Romeo because he turned up at the Capulet’s
masked party uninvited. Mercutio is in an awkward mood because Romeo
didn’t meet up with him after the party. Being Romeo’s best friend it
has upset him. Another reason was that Mercutio knew that Tybalt was
looking for Romeo and we also have been told that Tybalt is the best
sword-fighter in the country. Mercutio is presented as a joker earlier
in the play. For example on the way to the party he says, “Dreamers
often lie”. This also shows that he is very clever with words.
Benvolio is eager to leave the public place because he remembers the
princes’ words and because he is acting a peacemaker throughout the
play, telling the others what they are supposed to do.
Shakespeare presents Tybalt as hotheaded and aggressive. Whenever we
see him he is fighting or trying to provoke someone.
Comparing Two Interpretations of Act 3, Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love story, which plays with its audiences emotions throughout the play. This dramatic play by William Shakespeare is about two young people from different families. Romeo is a Montague and Juliet a Capulet. They live their romance secretly.
of tune”, is a lark, not a nightingale and thus it are dawn and Romeo
Without Act 2 Scene 2 the whole play makes no sense. This is the scene
The Dramatic Effectiveness of Act III Scene I of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet In this climatic central scene of the play Tybalt kills Mercutio (a close friend to Romeo.) Romeo kills Tybalt (his cousin in-law.) and is banished forever from Verona (where his wife- Juliet lives.). The audience are aware that Romeo and Juliet had fallen in love at the Capulet ball and have been married by the Friar Lawrence in the previous scene.
Dramatic Tension in Act Three, Scene One of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Although the plays of Shakespeare were written for a mixed audience, anyone watching Romeo and Juliet would appreciate the tension and drama in act three, scene one. It is unusual for two major characters to die so early on, but Shakespeare was a master playwright, and this is arguably his dramatic best. The scene opens with light humour from Mercutio and Benvolio, and follows on from the relaxed atmosphere of the previous scene, the wedding. Benvolio, however, is worried, and tries to persuade Mercutio to 'retire'. He talks of the days stirring 'the mad blood' of the family feud.
together. In this part of the scene there are a lot of images of love.
Dramatic Effect in Act Three Scene One of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. As soon as you read the opening lines of Act 3, Scene 1 you can tell. that they will soon be followed by violence and intensity although it is quite unexpected after the romantic and blissful wedding scene. Straight away, Shakespeare prepares us for conflict and brutality.
better of him. He doesn't even know her name and he believes he is in
of the Capulet’s orchard. This is a brave thing to do, for, if he had
Act 3 Scene I of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Before Act 3 scene i we know that there are two feuding families, the Capulets and the Montagues. The audience has been told at the start that to resolve this dispute their children, two innocent lovers, must die. The Prince had explicitly told the family that if there is another brawl their ‘lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace’. Romeo a Montague went unwelcome to the Capulets’ ball. Tybalt, a nephew of old Capulet noticed Romeo.
Act 3 Scene 5 of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet There are several strong cases for Act 3 scene 5 being the pivotal, most important and significant scene in the play. To begin with, it is the last time that Romeo and Juliet are together, alive and well, after this scene Romeo goes to Manchua, and returns only to be near Juliet to die. Until this scene the audience will be convinced that Juliet has a very strong relationship with Nurse, they are obviously a lot closer than Juliet and her mother are, and Juliet relies on Nurse for advice and support. During Art three scene five, the audience's perception of Nurse changes, and Juliet no longer looks to her for support.
Act 3, scene 5 is one of the most dramatic and crucial scenes of the
out of the movie. He did this to shorten the movie and also to make it
Romeo and Juliet is the tragic story of two young, “star-crossed” lovers from feuding families, destined for disaster. The Capulets and the Montagues have an ancient grudge on one another that has been passed down over generations. Unfortunately, Romeo and Juliet end up victims of their families’ vicious loathing. Romeo and Juliet’s story has several intertwining themes such as the aforementioned hatred between the Capulets and Montagues and the revenge Romeo strives for after his friend Mercutio’s death. Also, the love and passion between Romeo and Juliet and the loyalty of Romeo and his friends. Honour and revenge also feature frquently throughout the play including Juliet’s pressure to honour her family, and the revenge Romeo sees as his duty when Tybalt kills Mercutio.
The Dramatic Significance of Act 3, Scene 1 in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet, one of the most famous love stories ever written. It is a typical love story, girl meets boy, and they like each other, but they had distinctive troubles, as their families were feuding, thus they are unable to see each other. In this play though, there is a difference, it has dramatic significance. Dramatic significance is when the play has depth and meaning, which influences the rest of the story. Romeo kills Juliet's cousin, Tybalt, which results in Romeo being banished from Verona.