Act 3 Scene 5 of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is full of exciting incidents which are intertwined
to create the interesting plot itself.
The audience have already witnessed many key events in Act 3 Scene 5.
Romeo has already spent his first night with Juliet in her chamber at
the house of Capulet. The audience are shocked with the unexpected
arrivance of Lady Capulet.
"Your lady mother is coming to your chamber"
Here we see the nurse trying to warn Juliet that her mother is about
to walk into her room. This immediately makes Romeo try and escape
from the Capulet house via the famous balcony. Only moments after his
escape, Lady Capulet arrives. She finds Juliet crying and Lady Capulet
is made to think that Juliet is crying out of sympathy towards the
death of her cousin Tybalt, however she is crying over Romeo's
departure. Then Lady Capulet tells Juliet the 'good news' which is
that she is to get married to Paris the following Thursday. This
causes even more distress for Juliet.
Due to the fact that Lady Capulet believes that Juliet is crying over
Tybalt, she informs Juliet that if she wishes, she can have Romeo
assassinated; she says this to try and make Juliet feel better however
this has the total opposite effect on Juliet.
At this point, Juliet refuses to marry Paris, which creates suspense
for the audience, as they do not know what is going to happen next.
Juliet is already beginning to be rejected by her own mother and this
fact makes the audience rather more intrigued.
Not before long, Capulet finds out about the situation and Juliet's
refusal to marry Paris. This is the point where...
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superior appeal and aids it in becoming a timeless piece; the subject
has a positive affect on all age ranges. Whether young or old,
everyone has some element in which to relate to. An older audience
could revel in the aspect of Juliet's 'obscene' behaviour and
defiance, whereas a younger audience could be occupied with the facet
of Romeo and Juliet's devotion to the peculiar behaviour of Capulet.
William Shakespeare deals with jealousy, hate, great passion and
defiance, which is something we can all relate to and appreciate to a
certain degree.
I think this play written by William Shakespeare was fantastically
composed and was written with a certain technique that is impossible
to be achieved by the majority of writers. His skill, dexterity and
aptitude to write was truly proved in "Romeo and Juliet'.
At first Juliet is quite shocked, as her love for Romeo is destined and without him she believes
Act 1 scene 3 and Act 3 scene 5 of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Act 3 Scene 5 of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet There are several strong cases for Act 3 scene 5 being the pivotal, most important and significant scene in the play. To begin with, it is the last time that Romeo and Juliet are together, alive and well, after this scene Romeo goes to Manchua, and returns only to be near Juliet to die. Until this scene the audience will be convinced that Juliet has a very strong relationship with Nurse, they are obviously a lot closer than Juliet and her mother are, and Juliet relies on Nurse for advice and support. During Art three scene five, the audience's perception of Nurse changes, and Juliet no longer looks to her for support.
When there is a fight in the market place, Capulet rushes to fight for his honor, “my sword I say, old Montague is come...” Capulet denies Paris’ request to marry Juliet “ and too soon marred are those so early made,” acting for his own good because he wants Juliet to produce many offspring to carry on the Capulets bloodline, since she is his only surviving child. When at the ball Capulet demands Tybalt to let Romeo be,” content thee, gentle coz, let him alone,” but this just fuels Tybalts anger towards Romeo, which eventually ends up in Tybalt causing his own death. Capulet believes he is giving his child the best when he announces her engagement to Paris” she shall be married to this noble earl,” and believes Paris will make a good husband for Juliet. When Juliet refuses Capulet thinks it best to threaten her, “I will drag thee,” but this just makes Juliet turn to more drastic measures.
Romeo and Juliet’s impulsive behavior is strongly influenced by their infatuation and the irresponsible encouragements of their adult figures, ultimately resulting in their tragic downfall. Despite only meeting twice, Romeo and Juliet are extremely attracted to each other, and the emotional factor motivates them to get married. They did not consider the consequences of their actions or ask their parents for their approval of the wedding, instead, they choose to get married in secret due to the grudge. The grudge creates a physical barrier between Romeo and Juliet’s communication and interactions, due to their family’s blind hatred towards each other. Despite the possibility of getting killed, Romeo is willing to cross the Capulet’s gates in hopes of catching a glimpse of
I would set the play scene as it would have been during the time that
to a man of his choice and in doing so, risk everything she has. Up
This is before Romeo becomes broken-hearted by Rosaline, and is infatuated with Juliet. During the play itself, Act 3 Scene 3 is mostly typical of Romeo's behaviour throughout. Although for some parts Romeo conducts himself in a more mature manner, he mostly acts exactly what he is - a love struck teenager.
better of him. He doesn't even know her name and he believes he is in
In Conclusion conflict is experienced through-out this scene, particularly in Capulet’s language from his sarcasm, threats (both physical and verbal) and various insults towards both his daughter and Nurse which makes Juliet suffer from internal conflict. Act 3 Scene 5 reveals how women in the patriarchal society really did get treated, not having much power at all. I think that this scene motivates Juliet’s fate and structures the whole play.
He did not give much thought on how Juliet feels about the marriage and agrees to marry the two even though Juliet had not given him consent. For example, when Paris asks Capulet if Juliet would love him; Capulet responds, "Of my child 's love: I think she will be ruled. In all respects by me; nay, more, I doubt it not." (4.3.13-14). Capulet’s relationship with Juliet is superficial; he does not understand or know his daughter well. By creating the wedding, he causes Juliet to become desperate as she would be marrying someone she doesn’t love. To add to the matter, instead of trying to understand his daughter’s perspective, he becomes aggressive and gives her with an ultimatum. Capulet shouts, “Disobedient wretch! I tell thee what: get thee to church o 'Thursday, Or never after look me in the face.” (3.5.160-163). By forcing Juliet into marriage, she becomes desperate and causes her to begin considering death as a way out. "I 'll to the friar, to know his remedy; If all else fail, myself have power to die." (3.5.241-242). Capulet’s controlling and aggressive parenting forces Juliet to marry someone she does not love. Furthermore, this causes Juliet to starts considering suicide as a way out. Capulet’s actions to forcefully marry Juliet to Paris brings her death because it results in the Friar’s potion plan which would cause the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. If Capulet did not
The audience is first introduced to Juliet in the exposition of the play. Juliet attracts the attention the Count Paris and her father (Lord Capulet) wisely says that Juliet “is yet a stranger in the world” (Act I.2.8) and should be allowed “two more summers” (Act I.2.10) to grow until she is ready for marriage. This implies that Juliet is young and has not yet matured to level where she is eligible to be married. Lord Capulet’s love for his daughter leads him to protect her from the prospective marriage until she is “ripe to be a bride” (Act I.2.11).
of the Capulet’s orchard. This is a brave thing to do, for, if he had
They kissed. The nurse interrupts with a message that Juliet's mother wishes to speak to her. Romeo asks the nurse who Juliet is and learns that she is a Capulet. The guests begin to leave. Juliet sends her nurse to discover Romeo's name.
...t will accept his proposal. Lord Capulet takes it for granted that his daughter will do what he tells her, saying ‘I will make a desperate tender / Of my child’s love’, taking responsibility away from Juliet and perhaps suggesting that she can’t decide for herself. Juliet’s parents appear understanding of her grief at first, but then plan the wedding in only 3 days, not giving her time to grieve.