SparkNotes: Romeo and Juliet: Act 3, scene 1.

In Act 1, scene 4, Romeo says that he fears “some consequence yet hanging in the stars” when he and his gang approach the Capulet’s ball. In his next mention of stars, however, Romeo doesn’t refer to their astrological power. Rather, he uses the image of stars to describe Juliet’s otherworldly beauty.

Summary and Analysis Act I: Scene 3 Summary. Lady Capulet questions Juliet regarding her feelings about marriage and then informs Juliet of Paris' proposal. When her mother mentions that Paris will attend the feast that evening, Juliet reacts with dutiful reserve, whereas her nurse, recalling incidents from Juliet's childhood, volunteers a bawdier response.

The day is hot, the Capels are abroad, An if we meet we shall not scape a brawl (3.1.) I do protest I never injuried thee, But love thee better than thou canst devise (3.1.) Ask for me tomorrow and you shall find me a grave man. (3.1.) A plague a’ both your houses! They have made worms’ meat of.

Actually understand Romeo and Juliet Act 3, Scene 1. Read every line of Shakespeare’s original text alongside a modern English translation.

William Shakespeare makes Act 3 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet crucially dramatic to emphasize its importance to the play as a whole. The use of tense dialogue, provoking language and aggressive action creates dramatic tension and conflict which engages and interests the audience to the scene.

Romeo belongs in a world defined by love rather than a world fractured by feud. Tybalt's death in Act III, Scene 1, brings about the clash between the private world of the lovers and the public world of the feud. Romeo is reluctant to fight Tybalt because they are now related through Romeo's marriage to Juliet.

Summary: Act 1, scene 3 In Capulet’s house, just before the feast is to begin, Lady Capulet calls to the Nurse, needing help to find her daughter. Juliet enters, and Lady Capulet dismisses the Nurse so that she might speak with her daughter alone. She immediately changes her mind, however, and asks the Nurse to remain and add her counsel.

Essay about Act 3 Scene 5 of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Act 3 Scene 5 of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Act 3, Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet is one of the key scenes of Shakespeare's play. Consider why this scene is so important and show how a production of it could be directed to create its full dramatic impact.

Many of the friendships in the play are as sincere as Romeo and Juliet’s love for one another. The best example of this is in Act Three, Scene One, where Mercutio and Romeo fight Tybalt. When Romeo attempts to bring peace, Mercutio fights back at Tybalt's slander of Romeo.

The Drama of Act 1, Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet In this essay I am going to analyse, interpret and express a view about act 1 scene 5. I am going to consider the dramatic events of the scene, Shakespeare’s use of language, the way the scene is structured and changing moods and how Shakespeare makes use of dramatic devices like scene shifts and range of characters.

For example in Act 1 Scene 1, information is revealed to the audience of how Romeo has not yet met Rosaline, but still waffles on about the flawed imperfection of love. His inexperience in real love may be obvious to the reader when he speaks numerous oxymorons.

Friar Lawrence tells Romeo that his punishment for killing Tybalt is banishment, not death. Romeo responds that death is preferable to banishment from Juliet. When the Nurse enters and tells Romeo that Juliet is grief-stricken, Romeo attempts suicide.