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    The scene that was selected for this modern transformation of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is Act 3‚ Scene 1. This scene was selected because it develops the themes of the role of violence in society‚ the consequences of hate‚ and the consequences of irresponsible or rash actions. The scene was made relevant to readers by changing the scene into a modern context. The modern context is one in which social media is a common commodity. This modern setting was selected because it is one

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    How does Shakespeare create tension in act 3 scene 1? Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy about “two star crossed lovers‚” each from a family with an ancient grudge against each other. After a party at the Capulet mansion Romeo and Juliet fall madly in love. However‚ Juliet is being forced to marry Paris who is desperately in love with her as the play was written in a patriarchal time. With conflict between the Capulets and Montagues it becomes difficult for Romeo and Juliet to see each other. After

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    The play Edward II reaches its emotional climax in scene i‚ Act V. It is in this scene that the king’s image as an irresponsible and weak person undergoes a total transformation‚ and he emerges before the audience as a tragic figure in his understanding of the worthlessness of a king stripped of power just like the King in King Lear. Historically Edward II might not have shown this kind of tragic understanding of life. It is here that one has to look for the poet in the dramatist who expressed the

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    Scene 1 The gravediggers scene shows a great deal about the character of hamlet. Hamlet questions their frivolous nature when the joke about the dead. As they unearth skulls‚ hamlet ponders who they might have been and if they though highly of themselves and were pompous during their lifetimes. When one of the skulls is identified as Yorick‚ Hamlet becomes very thoughtful and ponders about life and death. He says no matter how high a person might be in life‚ in death‚ all are equal. Death is the

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    The Missing Scene From Macbeth: Act III‚ Scene 4 Enter FLEANCE [FLEANCE walks in‚ clearly distraught‚ tired and grief written on his face.] FLEANCE Father was right! Macbeth is a traitor. He had my father killed for knowing too much Macbeth might have even killed Duncan. [FLEANCE stops‚ looking at his surroundings] Enter HECATE. [Appears out of nowhere to FLEANCE‚ puff of smoke where she enters.] HECATE It is not for you to wonder about things you would not understand‚ child of Banquo‚ heir to

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    How does Shakespeare present conflict in act 3 scene 1? In William Shakespeare’s play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ there is alot of conflict particularly in act 3 scene 1. The audience find conflict interesting to watch because it creates drama and tension. Shakespeare uses many dramatic devices to present this; some of these techniques include foreshadowing‚ puns and irony to add to this effect. Another reason why Shakespeare uses conflict in the play is so that the audience are able to get attached to it

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    Act 4 Scene 4: Conflict

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    Scene 4: Conflict Act 4: Setting: Classroom Characters: Lorraine‚ James‚ Esmeralda‚ Classmates‚ Teacher Lorraine - Narration: My conflict with my friends left me unwanted‚ all alone. But still at least I have James who really cares for me. No one will ever break us apart. Note: Esmeralda should be near James (Teacher Enters) Teacher: Good morning Class! Classmates: Good morning Teacher! *class sits down* Teacher: So‚ you have a new classmate who just transfered here from Paco Catholic

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    I believe that Baz Luhrmann has created a very effective prologue and version of Act 1 Scene 1 of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet‚ using visual images and landmarks along with the language to aid the audience in understanding the story. Using the media throughout‚ Luhrmann makes the situations easier for the audience to grasp‚ and in turn‚ relate to. The film begins with the camera zooming in on a television. The prologue is spoken by a black female news reporter. Using a coloured female reporter

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    What happens in Act 3 Scene 1? It is a crucial scene‚ a turning point and it determines the rest of the action. It is a tense and exciting scene for the audience and tragic at the same time. In this scene‚ soon after Romeo and Juliet secret marriage‚ Tybalt kills Mercutio and then Romeo kills Mercutio to take revenge. Then‚ Romeo is banished from Verona. Paragraph1: Why were tension and excitement created? Mercutio is not in a good mood but he is in argumentative mood‚ he seems angry

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    The Legendary Balcony Scene…or Lack There Of Shakespeare in Love and Film 2 February 2005 The Legendary Balcony Scene…or Lack There Of Being a virgin viewer of Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet‚ I found myself dissatisfied as I began to see the famous balcony scene reveal itself on the courtyard floor. “Where is the barrier‚ the ‘stony limits’ that separates the lovers from each other?” I inquired. How could the most renowned scene of William Shakespeare’s most popular

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