Comparative Essay -Romeo and Juliet

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English Assignment – Romeo and Juliet The play Romeo and Juliet written by the Elizabethan Era playwright, poet, dramatist and actor William Shakespeare is a well-known tragedy. But why is it such a tragedy? Using text structures and language features that used in the Act 3 Scene 1 and by analysing the plot, characters, themes and audience response of Romeo and Juliet the elements of tragedy become clear. Before the beginning of Act 3 Scene 1, Romeo from the house of Montague is married in secret to Juliet from the Capulet house. They are married in secret as their families are locked in an ancient feud and would not approve of their relationship. In the opening of Act 3 Scene 1, Tybalt is looking for Romeo because he recognized him as gate-crashing at the Capulet banquet. Unable to locate Romeo, Tybalt starts a fight with Mercutio until Romeo enters and tries to separate them, Due to Romeo’s interference, Mercutio is stabbed and dies. Angered by the death of his best frien,d Romeo goes after Tybalt and kills him. Ultimately the results of this scene are the deaths of Mercutio and Tybalt, and the banishment of Romeo. The events create the tragic ending by creating further problems for Romeo and Juliet with their life and future together, as well as deepening the of the Capulet and Montague feud. The main character in Act 3 Scene 1 is Romeo Montague. His personality can be at times very impetuous. This trait can be clearly seen in Act 3 Scene1 when Romeo goes after Tybalt and without thinking and kills him, his own kinsman. Another example is in Act 5 Scene 3 when he sees Juliet lying “dead” on the burial slab. He could of felt for her pulse or just waited before drinking the poison then they could have had a future together, but his thoughtless haste results in a double suicide. Another key character in the scene is Mercutio whose personality can be seen

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