Act III Study Guide Scene 1 Mercutio is mocking Benvolio at the opening of this scene. What is he saying and how do we know he is teasing? A: He is describing Benvolio as someone who loves to fight‚ but we know from the verybeginning of the play that Benvolio loves to keep the peace and tries to avoid conflictbecause he tried to break up the fight between the servants. Why does Romeo refuse to fight with Tybalt? What does he say in lines 66-70? A: He refuses to fight because he is married
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A Comparison of the Fight Scene in Act 3 of Shakespeare’s Play Romeo and Juliet’ in the Film Version by Zeffirelli (1968) and Lurhmann (1997) The play Romeo and Juliet’ is about two families who have been fighting for years. When Romeo falls in love with Juliet and Juliet falls in love with Romeo‚ there are many consequences‚ including the deaths of a member of each family Mercutio and Tybalt. I will be studying the fight scene where Mercutio and Tybalt die‚ and comparing‚ the two film versions
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to pay him at a Healer’s wage‚ which was much more than a farmer’s income and would last him well beyond the next harvest. “My lords‚” Montague said. They were no lords‚ but he hoped that flattering them with high titles would alleviate the tension. He kneeled and offered the bag. “My apologies‚ I meant no disrespect. I shall leave it as a gift for the king‚” “You’re awful insistent‚ a little suspicious if I were to say. No one gives away anything for free‚” said Gums. “Didn’t you say that
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Discuss tension how tension is created in Romeo and Juliet. ’Romeo and Juliet’ is a tragic love story between two ’star cross’d’ lovers. One of the most tense and fascinating scenes of the play is where the lovers first meet in Act 1 Scene 5. Shakespeare effectively uses references to the theme of fate in order to keep the tension and anxiety built up in the audience. The lovers’ death commences when Capulet‚ Juliet’s father‚ throws a party to which he invites all his friends. The Montages are not
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Story”~Taylor Swift R&J- Act 1 scene 5 To begin the comparison of this song and the play you need to understand that this song makes quite a bit of references even including the names Romeo and Juliet although some of the song is inaccurate Let’s start at the very beginning of the song “We were both young when I first saw you.” Indeed they were young with Juliet being two weeks from 14 and Romeo is around 16 and from the phrase “when I first saw you” I can guess this was act I scene 5 as this is the ball/party
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ROMEO AND JULIET: Act I Reading and Study Guide I. VOCABULARY: Adversary Opponent; Enemy Nuptial Wedding II. LITERARY TERMS: Aside Words spoken by a character in a play‚ usually in an undertone and not intended. Example Act 1‚ scene 5‚ line 54 Blank verse Unrhymed iambic pentameter. Characterization The personality a character displays; also‚ the means by which the author reveals that personality
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Romeo replies to Juliet’s speech by agreeing to disown his name “Henceforth‚ I never will be Romeo”. Shakespeare implies the danger that the lovers are in when Juliet points out “the place death‚ considering who thou art”. This creates tension for the audience‚ and demonstrates Juliet’s concern for Romeo’s safety – “If they do see thee‚ they will murder thee.” Romeo speaks metaphorically when he says “With love’s light wings did I o’erperch these walls”‚ suggesting there is no boundary to
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Romeo and Juliet Film Scene Analysis Paper All around the world people often refer to Romeo and Juliet as one of the most romantic love stories of all time. However‚ after reading the book‚ it’s obvious that there are many misconceptions about the story. In reality‚ it’s about a four-day relationship between a 17 year-old and a 13 year-old that results in six deaths. Yet there are still too many to count recreations of Romeo and Juliet. One may ask‚ why is that? It’s because it teaches such a
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Shakespeare Create Atmosphere in Act 3 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet? William Shakespeare creates atmosphere in this scene by using a number of effective techniques‚ in this essay I will be discussing how these techniques create such a tense and suspenseful atmosphere that truly captures and engages the Elizabethan audience. Firstly‚ Shakespeare uses dramatic irony in this scene by the entrance of Romeo‚ the audience are aware that he has just came from marrying Juliet‚ however the characters on stage
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Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet Zeffirelli’s version of the balcony scene is typical‚ Romeo climbing up the tree to see his love Juliet. Lurhman’s version of Romeo and Juliet is more modern were Juliet is not on the balcony and Romeo does not climb up a tree. Zeffirelli’s version of Romeo and Juliet’s balcony scene gives a traditional perspective to the viewers it is more what you would imagine when thinking of Romeo and Juliet. Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet’s balcony scene viewers can
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