Even in the end, when Romeo believes Juliet to be dead he speaks about her as light that brightens the whole dark tomb (V, 3, 85-86). Shakespeare uses these expressions in order to stress Romeos enormous love. Another function of these symbols is the foreshadowing of the tragic ending of the play. Both functions become most obvious in the most famous scene of the play, the so called “Balcony Scene”. The name of this scene has its origin in the old Elizabethan theatre.
Destiny is the hidden power believed to determine what will happen in the future. It is evident from the beginning of the play that destiny is involved. The prologue states that Romeo and Juliet are ‘star cross’d lovers’ (Prologue 6), which is referring to the inevitability of fate. It is not only felt by the audience, but the characters are conscious of it too. Romeo and Juliet frequently notice signs, such as when Romeo believes that Juliet is dead, he cried, ‘then I defy you, stars,’ (Act V, Scene I, Line 24) confirming the idea that Romeo and Juliet’s love, was not a part of their fate.
Shakespeare uses language and imagery throughout Act 3 Scene 5, Use of titles, Shakespeare presents patriarchal power in the technique ‘use of titles’ by showing the way Juliet addresses her mother and father, she says “it is my lady mother.” and “my lord and father.” This shows the respect she gives to her mother and father and that they have a higher status then her. Then Shakespeare presents the patriarchal power the parents have over her, they address Juliet as, “tell thee joyful tidings girl.” Shakespeare has used this technique to show the audience the power they have over Juliet, they also call her girl. Oxymoronic language, Shakespeare presents patriarchal power in the technique ‘oxymoron’ to emphasise or to bring two contradictory things together. “Day, night, work, play, alone, in company” Shakespeare uses this oxymoronic term to emphasise and exaggerate the fury of Lord Capulet and to let the audience know the horror of a daughter defying a father at that time. Alliteration, Shakespeare presents patriarchal power in the technique ‘alliteration’ to exaggerate Lord Capulet’s anger over Juliet and to show negativity.
Shakespeare’s tragedy “Romeo and Juliet” is a play in which the emotions, pity, and terror are exploited to portray the extent of feeling of love and attraction throughout. The balcony scene plays a vital role in the way the depth of feeling between Romeo and Juliet is portrayed. Prior to this scene Romeo and Juliet have exchanged a number of kisses, and showed a mutual physical attraction for each other however as of yet they have not disclosed their true depth of their feeling. During the play Shakespeare is able to exploit a number of techniques; it is through these techniques the audience is able to see what the primary problems and themes of the play are. Through exploration of this scene I aim to show how Shakespeare accomplishes this.
Answer: (7 points) Score 6. Describe the language that Shakespeare uses when Romeo and Juliet speak to one another, particularly when they first meet and in the Balcony Scene. How does their language help readers understand the depth of their love? Answer: (8 points) Score 7. Tybalt is portrayed as a
The theme of fate is developed in Romeo and Juliet through the use of paradox, literal and grammatical, and metaphor. When true love happens you don’t know what is going to happen and people will go till the end of the Earth to be with each other. Fate is one of the major themes in Romeo and Juliet and it plays a key role in many ways. In the book Romeo and Juliet would do anything for one another and throughout the play the reader is able to tell how much they are meant to be together. Romeo and Juliet see each other for the first time and they fell in love instantly.
In Romeo & Juliet light and dark imagery also plays a key role in this great Shakespearean tale. The most common imagery found in Romeo & Juliet are references to light and dark. Shakespeare first used light and dark imagery during the Capulet ball (Act I, Scene 5), when Romeo and Juliet fall in love with
own lives After reading the play and watching two versions of the film adaptation Romeo and Juliet, I will now focus on how effective Shakespeare dramatic techniques are in on Act Three, Scene five. In this scene, we the audience observe a critical turning point in the play. The characters, Romeo and Juliet have now married and are now in love with each other than ever. Whilst on the balcony, overcome by love, Romeo declares that he will stay with Juliet, regardless of the consequences. Shakespeare uses dramatic language to create a powerful impact on us, the readers.
She always wants the best for Juliet that’s why she agrees to arrange the secret marriage of Romeo and Juliet because she wants to make Juliet happy. Friar Lawrence is in loco parentis for Romeo. Romeo is always able to talk to Friar Lawrence when he is having problems or needs advice. Friar Lawrence is more of a father figure to him than Lord Montague. Another type of love is Parental love.
Comparing A Midsummer Night's Dream to Romeo and Juliet "Love is blind and lovers cannot see the pretty follies that themselves commit; for if they could, Cupid himself would blush to see me thus transformed to a boy." Do you know who wrote this famous quote? He is William Shakespeare that is regarded by the majority of people to be the best playwright in all of history. He wrote many plays like A Midsummer Night's Dream and Romeo and Juliet. These two works have a similarity in themes of love and farewell.