Romeo and Juiliet
In this essay I will be writing my views on who is the most to blame for the deaths in act 3 scene 1. I will be examining the evidence on the characters. The play Romeo and Juliet was written by William Shakespeare, mostly in prose and poetry form, but some of it was in blank verse. The play is about two star crossed lovers who’s families hold an ancient grudge against each other for centuries. Nobody knows how it started except for the heads of the families who are Old Capulet, the father of Juliet, and Old Montague, the father of Romeo. Every time one member of a family see’s another, things start to heat up, usually by insulting and teasing the other. Many riots are started by the families and civilians sometimes get involved. The prince has ordered a stop to this. So far Mercutio and Tybalt have died and Romeo has been banished. The play as a whole considers many themes, such as Love, Hate, Death, Darkness, Conflict and Destiny. In staging the deaths I will be mainly considering the music and the lighting. e.g. The loudness and the type of music…etc I believe there is some evidence that Tybalt is to blame. I think this because he was the first person to approach the Montague’s and say “ Gentlemen, good den; a word . . .
And so good Capulet, which name I tender as dearly as my own, be satisfied’. Till thou shalt know the reason of my love. The theme Conflict also takes place most of the time in Act 3 Scene 1. If I were to direct the deaths in the scene, I would set most of it in the city, Because Shakespeare said it was in a public place. Benvolio is saying to Romeo that people are coming and Tybalt is lying here dead and if the prince catches you, you will also be dead. This takes place when Romeo says to Tybalt ‘I do protest I never injured thee, But love thee better than thou canst devise. This is shown twice in this scene, firstly when Mercutio is stabbed by Tybalt and says to Romeo ‘No ‘tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church –door; but ‘tis enough, ‘twill serve…. The main quarrel is between Mercutio and Tybalt. I think this is the reason why the conflict started {Because of Mercutio’s reply}, If he had replied in a sensible manner then some of the fighting might not of took place . One of the themes which takes place is Love. The type of music I would use is orchestra, because orchestra music is usually loud and fast, this will help the audience to picture the scene more clearly. The theme death is widely considered in the play, But mostly in Act 3 scene 1. If Tybalt had not approached the Montague’s in the first place none of the arguing would have started. Stand not amazed, the Prince will dome thee death, If thou art taken.
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