...probably the worst thing he could have done for Romeo as he himself is killed by Tybalt as he is stabbed when Romeo tries to break up the fight. Romeo is then struck by the feeling of guilt and revenge which makes him kill Tybalt leading to his banishment. Although that is not...
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...Mercutio is one of the most unique characters in Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet". His language is always powerful and imaginative. He represents many different things in the play and holds an important role. Both of these categories will be explored in this essay, among other things. First of all, Mercutio is Romeo's friend. He is neither Montague, nor Capulet. Therefore, he has not been born into a feud and really has no side. However, his bond with Romeo does make him associated with the Montagues. Mercutio's character stands out from the rest because of his energy in everything he does and says. He is very fun loving and has a genuine love for life. He is living his life on the edge and always looking for something new and exciting to do. He is constantly playing on words, using two or more meanings. Romeo once describes him as, "A gentlemen…who loves to hear himself talk." As displayed in his Queen Mab speech in Act I Scene iv, he is very imaginative. He describes in intimate detail everything about a little world he has imagined. He creates this miniature society which he uses to explain how we get our dreams. In that same scene, Mercutio reveals to the audience how he believes one should chase after what is desired. He tells Romeo to not be afraid to take charge saying: "If love be rough with you, then be rough with love." Mercutio teases Romeo, in Act I Scene iv: "Romeo! Humours! Madman! Passion! Lover! Appear though in the likeness of a sigh." This shows how Mercutio...
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...act 3 Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. Critical Reading Identify the letter of the choice that best answers the question. ____ 1. After he is wounded in Scene i, Mercutio says to Romeo, “Why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm.” Which of the following is the best paraphrase of Mercutio's words? a. I am so badly wounded that I feel I will die. b. Why did you interfere? Your arm allowed him to stab me. c. Why has the devil caused me bad fortune? d. Your arm could not save me, Romeo. ____ 2. When Benvolio announces Mercutio's death, Romeo replies, “This day's black fate on moe days doth depend; / This but begins the woe others must end.” Which of the following best describes Romeo's emotional reaction to Mercutio's death? a. shame and sympathy for Tybalt b. grief and fear of the future c. guilt and regret d. relief and optimism that all will end well ____ 3. After Tybalt's death, the Prince sentences Romeo to which of the following punishments? a. death b. banishment c. imprisonment for life d. the loss of his noble title ____ 4. At the beginning of Act III, Scene ii, Juliet is alone in Capulet's orchard. She delivers a long speech in which she eagerly anticipates Romeo's arrival at nightfall. Which of the following correctly describes this speech? a. aside b. monologue c. metaphor d. soliloquy ____ 5. In Act III, Scene iii, when Romeo learns...
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...First, Romeo just avenged Mercutio's death, by killings Tybalt, but he realizes how bad he just messed up. Likewise, Romeo may now realize his fate hasiiii changed, and the idea of death or banishment away from Juliet seemed to cruel of punishment. He won the prize by getting married to Juliet, but he is a "fool" because he will not enjoy a life with her. Thus, Romeo came to this realization after Benvolio warns Romeo to leave, because " The Prince will he doom thee death" ( Act 3, Scene 1). Therefore, after Romeo kills Tybalt, his punishment of being exiled, caused chaos around both families, and became the obstacle between Romeo and Juliet. Furthermore, Romeo feels like being banished is worse than death, due to, Verona being the "Heaven"...
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...Tybalt and has fears for the consequences. First, the Prince is unhappy with the death of Mercutio because he was his relative. After Mercutio’s death, the Prince says: Immediately we do exile him hence. I have an interest in your hate’s proceeding, My blood for your rude brawls doth lie a-bleeding; But I’ll amerce you with so strong a fine That you shall all repent the loss of mine. (3.1.186-190) Though Tybalt starts the fight and Mercutio interferes, Romeo has to pay for the violence because he kills Tybalt and violence is not acceptable in public. Next, the Prince declares the punishment for Romeo because he kills Tybalt. After the violence, the Prince says: Let Romeo hence in haste Else, when he is found, that hour is his last. Bear hence this body and attend our will Mercy but murders, pardoning those that kill (3.1.193-96) If Romeo is seen in Verona after one hour, he is going to be killed because earlier in the book, the Prince declares that if he sees or gets notified of any violence in public, the punishment will lead to death. Last, Romeo is hiding in Friar Laurence’s cell as he has fears of banishment. While hiding in his cell, Romeo says: Ha, banishment! Be merciful, say “death”;/ For exile hath more terror in his look,/ Much more than death” (3.3.12-14). Since Romeo is married to Juliet, he is developing fears for banishment because he wants to live his whole life with her. Romeo attending the party of the enemy and killing Tybalt and developing fears of the...
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...his irrational thinking brings death to him and his beloved. He shows his haste when he kills Tybalt to avenge Mercutio, and it is also displayed when he rushes to take his own life after hearing the news of Juliet’s death. Romeo is at fault for his and Juliet’s death, because he rushes into decisions too quickly, whether it be taking the life of another, or taking his own life. At first, Romeo appears to be a soft, love-struck man, but he becomes very rash and foolish. Romeo and Juliet were going were going to get married, and all would be swell. Then, Tybalt kills Mercutio, who is very dear to him. Out of pure rage, Romeo avenges his friend, but it results in him being torn away from his lover by becoming banished. After hearing of Mercutio's death, he says: Alive in triumph, and Mercutio slain? Away to heaven respective lenity, And...
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...Romeo and Juliet, Act III Directions: Answer the following thoughtfully and thoroughly in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper. Scene i 1. Explain why you think Romeo should or should not have fought Tybalt after Mercutio's death. 2. Mercutio and Tybalt were both hotheaded. What made Mercutio a more likeable character? 3. Should Romeo go to the Prince and explain his actions, including his marriage to Juliet? Explain you answer. Scene ii 1. How does Juliet feel at the start of this scene? Why does she feel this way? 2. The fact that Juliet feels this way, but we in the audience know that Romeo is in serious trouble, is an example of what literary technique? Consult your dictionary of literary terms if you're not sure. 3. Juliet believes banishment for Romeo is worse than death. Explain why you agree or disagree with her. Scene iii 1. What is Romeo afraid that Juliet feels? 2. What does Romeo mean when he says he wants to "sack the hateful mansion"? (Lines 123-124) 3. According to Friar Laurence, what reasons does Romeo have to be happy? There's more than one. 4. What is Friar Laurence's plan? Explain what you think of his plan. Scene iv 1. What plans does Lord Capulet make for Thursday? 2. Why is this an example of dramatic irony? Scene v 1. What foreboding vision does Juliet have as Romeo is leaving? 2. Why does Juliet's mother think Juliet is sad? 3. Explain how one of Juliet's answers...
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...Following the death of Tybalt Capulet, the Prince has decided to punish Romeo for the murder of another human being. While Romeo could have faced the death penalty, the Prince was satisfied with banishing Romeo from Verona. While many would view banishment as a blessing instead of the death penalty, Romeo sees it as even worse of a punishment. When hearing about his punishment, Romeo said, “There is no world without Verona walls, but purgatory, torture, hell itself.” Romeo seems to think that life outside of Verona will be terrible, mostly because he will be away from the girl that he is in love with. Following his banishment, the Prince has also made it very clear that if Romeo tries to stay in Verona, he will be killed. Blacksmithing talent is needed for those who are interested in working in the newly opened forgery, Samuel’s. There is no background needed, as long as you are somebody that can forge a variety of objects. There are other positions that need to be filled as well, such as someone who can run the shop and make sure that all of the other employees are working. Workers will get paid based on their work, with the top workers getting a pay bonus. Anybody interested in any of the job opening must report to Samuel’s by noon tomorrow....
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...uses many dramatic devices to ensure that Romeo and Juliet is a play full of violence, conflict and tension. With the focus on Act 3 Scene 1, how are these techniques developed by Shakespeare through language, setting and plot? The very hopeful tone of Act II where Romeo and Juliet got married changes dramatically at the beginning of Act III as Romeo becomes entangled in the brutal conflict between the two families. The searing heat “day is hot”, flaring tempers “mad blood stirring” and sudden violence of this scene is a abrupt contrast with the romantic, peaceful previous night. The play reaches a dramatic climax as Romeo and Juliet’s private world clashes with the public feud with tragic consequences- death of Mercutio and Tybalt. Mercutio’s death becomes the catalyst for the tragic turn the play takes from this point onwards. The choice of the setting plays a big part in the development of this tragic turn. Shakespeare shifts the setting from the privacy of Friar Lawrence’s cell where Romeo and Juliet got married to a public place where friends, honour and family ties hold sway. This setting shows that innocent people are getting hurt because of all this feuding; “civil blood makes civil hands unclean”. On top of that it suggests that the families’ feud has reached its ultimatum-it has gone from private to public. We also get the feeling that they are nearing to the deaths which creates a bit of uneasiness. Shakespeare starts the scene with scepticism of the logical...
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...following lines: "Tybalt, the reason that I have to love thee Doth much excuse the appertaining rage to such a greeting: villain am I none Therefore farewell. I see thou knowest me not From the play, Romeo tries to avoid the fight with Tybalt saying that they are friends. Romeo refuses to fight because he is now married to Juliet. Tybalt turns to Mercutio and kills him. Romeo is annoyed and he turns to kill Tybalt in revenge. 3. A fight ensues between Tybalt and Mercutio, who dies as a result? What does he swear to Romeo will happen to him and the Capulets? From the play, Tybalt and Mercutio engage in a fight and Mercutio is killed instead. Mercutio goes ahead to curse the house of copulates before he finally dies. 4. As a result of Mercutio's death, who does Romeo kill? Do you think this was a wise decision on his part? From the play, Romeo kills Tybalt as a revenge for the death of Mercutio. It is not a wise decision for Romeo to kill Tybalt. This could cost him his life as well, according to the rules and regulations of Verona. 5. What did the Prince hand out as punishment for Romeo killing Tybalt? From the play, the prince decides that Romeo would be banished form Verona and not to be executed. This comes out clearly in the speech where the prince says that he knows very well that Romeo did not...
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...Tybalt’s death forced Prince Escalus to exile Romeo. So Mercutio and Tybalt’s deaths by fate lead the plot to move on. This unfortunate event could not have happened if fate has not brought Romeo, Mercutio, and Tybalt together. Overall the bringing of people together is a big role in Romeo and Juliet. Before Romeo escapes, Romeo speaks out in Act 3, Scene 1 “Oh I am fortune's fool!” (3.1.135). When Romeo says this he suggests that Tybalt fate is responsible for Tybalt’s death, not him. After Romeo leaves Verona the morning after his banishment, Juliet asks fate to bring Romeo back to her, she...
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...ROMEO AND JULIET Verona city in Italy is where the upsetting story of the unlucky love affair was set. Romeo a Montague and Juliet a Capulet are 'a pair of star crossed lovers who took their lives in an attempt to bury their parents strife'. The Montague's and the Capulet 'both alike in dignity,' were engaged in an ancient feud, which sadly nothing but the death of their children could stop. Romeo and Juliet two adaptations. Franco Zeffirelli [1968] Original version Baz Luhrmann [1996] Hollywood version Luhrmann chose Leonardo Di Caprio to play Romeo and Claire Danes as Juliet. * The updated Luhrmann picture best captures the essence of Shakespeare for the present-day viewer. Through the ingenious use of modernisation and location, while preserving Shakespearean language, the spirit of Shakespeare emerges to captivate a large audience. * Luhrmann modernises "Romeo and Juliet," through constant alterations of the props, which entice the audience into genuinely feeling the spirit of Shakespeare. * First, the movie starts with a prologue masked as news broadcast on television. This sets the scene of the play by illustrating the violence occurring between the two wealthy families, the Montagues and the Capulets. * In Luhrmann's film, the actors, instead of carrying swords with them, hide guns in their shirts and wield them expertly. * The death of Romeo and Juliet is (as always) blamed on the post office, for not delivering the letter properly...
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...Themes of Love and Hate in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet 1 Themes of Love and Hate in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet is a play about two young lovers, whose love was destined for destruction from the beginning because of the hatred between the two families, Montagues and Capulets. Therefore, the themes of love and hate are very important in the play as the plot is driven by these two themes. Shakespeare brings out the love between the two rivals through Romeo and Juliet and their relationships with the Friar and the Nurse. I want to argue that in the play, the themes of love and hate are closely linked. To show this, I have selected some of the most important scenes in the play, which illustrate the idea that love and hate are closely bound together. The first example is the chorus, which is found at the beginning of the play, in the prologue. It is a short summary of what the play is about. The chorus is in the form of a sonnet and sonnets were often associated with love in the time of Shakespeare. However, the words of the chorus seem to emphasize the idea of hate although there are some words about love. “From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.” (Prologue, 3-4) These two lines are about the feud between the families. It shows that it is a feud, which has been brewing for many years. By repeating the words civil, Shakespeare is stressing the fact that they are all civilians...
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...Phu Nguyen Ms. Leang English 1, Period 5 19 March 2015 Teen Behaviors in Romeo and Juliet Many teenagers make bad decisions, and act in a way most adult would say is unintelligent. Romeo and Juliet was a story about two feuding families with the same wealth living in Verona. After a big fight Prince Escalus tells them that if there is another fight they will be killed. Later that night Romeo meets Juliet at her father’s party and they both fall in love, after the party Romeo talks with Juliet about getting married and she agrees to have the wedding the very next day. After the wedding the two families get into another fight. Due to the fight Mercutio and Tybalt gets killed. Romeo who was also fighting was sentenced to banishment even though the Prince had said that if there was fighting there will be death. Juliet who was heartbroken drank a potion that makes her seem dead for nearly two days until the Friar could mend Romeo’s problem, but Romeo not knowing the plan thought that Juliet has really died so he kills himself. After Juliet wakes and sees Romeo dead she then kills herself too, as a result the two families end their feud because both blood lines have ended. In this play most of the teens made bad decisions. Teens tend to make bad decision because of the normal growth of their brain, Teenagers often have part in many dangerous actions. The American Academy of Child and Adolescents Psychiatry states that adolescent do dangerous things: “Based on the stage of...
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...ROMEO & JULIET Prologue (ACT 1) As a prologue to the play, the Chorus enters. In a fourteen-line sonnet, the Chorus describes two noble households (called “houses”) in the city of Verona. The houses hold an “ancient grudge” (Prologue.2) against each other that remains a source of violent and bloody conflict. The Chorus states that from these two houses, two “star-crossed” (Prologue.6) lovers will appear. These lovers will mend the quarrel between their families by dying. The story of these two lovers, and of the terrible strife between their families, will be the topic of this play. ANALYSIS This opening speech by the Chorus serves as an introduction to Romeo and Juliet. We are provided with information about where the play takes place, and given some background information about its principal characters. The obvious function of the Prologue as introduction to the Verona of Romeo and Juliet can obscure its deeper, more important function. The Prologue does not merely set the scene of Romeo and Juliet, it tells the audience exactly what is going to happen in the play. The Prologue refers to an ill-fated couple with its use of the word “star-crossed,” which means, literally, against the stars. Stars were thought to control people’s destinies. But the Prologue itself creates this sense of fate by providing the audience with the knowledge that Romeo and Juliet will die even before the play has begun. The audience therefore watches the play with the expectation that it must...
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