The Dramatic Effectiveness of Act 1 Scene 5 of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
In this essay, I am going to analyse the dramatic effectiveness of Act
one Scene five of ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ This is one of the most
important scenes of the play as Shakespeare has instantly created an
atmosphere of romance and danger, through Lord Capulets banquet, which
then sets up a chain of reactions.
Romeo and Juliet first meet here, and immediately fall in love from
first sight. Their conversation provides a glimpse for the audience of
the roles each of them are going to play. This scene also gives us a
clear idea of the vital themes and reveals some of the characters
personalities. Love, death, fate and tragedy present themselves
through out this banquet.
The scene opens clearly showing the speed and urgency of the servants
at work. Their role here is to make sure all that was ordered from
Lord Capulet runs smoothly. “Away with the join-stools, remove the
court-cupboard, look to the plate…”- quote from first serving man. The
servant’s actions, noise and language build up a lively atmosphere
getting the audience ready for the entertainment ahead. We can feel
their frustration and sense they are under pressure from the Capulets
to get everything ready.
There is an instant atmosphere of fun, joy and entertainment as the
Capulets welcome their guests. Capulet is loud, shouting and conveys a
sense of energy. He gives emphatic commands to his guests to clear
space. “A hall, a hall give room. And foot i...
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their families.
On the whole, Shakespeare has created a scene full of romance and
excitement. He expresses perfect love in Romeo and Juliet as a fierce,
powerful emotion, which successfully captures individuals. Unexpected
events occur throughout this scene such as, Romeo meeting Juliet and
Tybalt creating a sense of violence to threaten their love. It leaves
the audience in suspense of how their relationship is going to build.
The whole purpose of the banquet is for people to meet, know each
other and maybe fall in love. Juliet falling in love with Romeo is the
irony of the scene as he is the son of Capulets enemy. The main themes
such as violence, romance, conflict and death is created through their
meeting. Love is basically described in terms of religion leading the
two lovers to a tragic conclusion.
of tune”, is a lark, not a nightingale and thus it are dawn and Romeo
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