The Influence Of Act II In Romeo And Juliet

Decent Essays
The end of Act II in Romeo and Juliet is particularly influential in the rest of the play. The events that transpire in the subsequent scenes will impinge the lives of both Romeo and Juliet, along with their corresponding households. To begin Scene 5, Juliet is anxiously waiting at her family’s garden in anticipation for the Nurse to return with a message from Romeo. When the Nurse returns, Juliet and she have a lengthy dialogue concerning her plans for marriage with Romeo. At the conclusion of the dialogue between the two, Juliet is told to meet Romeo at Friar Lawrence’s cell so they can be married.
Upon Juliet’s arrival, she is greeted by Friar, and then kissed by Romeo. His kiss is ensued shortly after with one from Juliet. After a brief

Related Documents

  • Improved Essays

    Actions have their consequences, whether they are detrimental or beneficial to the current situation. And the intent that is fed into those actions cannot always produced the desired results. In the classic tragedy, “Romeo and Juliet,” by William Shakespeare, the re-occurring theme of good intentions can lead to unforeseen problems is clearly demonstrated in the actions of Benvolio, the Nurse, and Friar Lawrence. Each of the formerly mentioned characters has acted in a way that ultimately leads to an unforeseen problem; most commonly the death of the young lovers, Romeo and Juliet.…

    • 681 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Have thee realized that if thee just have had done a different action in your life, it would have been totally different? In Act 4, of Romeo & Juliet, by William Shakespeare, the ending of the story would’ve been different if just the mere truth was told. There would’ve been a lot of differentiations in the ending if just Romeo & Juliet would’ve told that they were officially married by Friar Lawrence. “ Or tell me to climb down into a freshly dug grave... But I will do them without fear...in order to be a pure wife to my sweet love.…

    • 356 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Act 3 Response In Romeo and Juliet, many characters’ actions seem to be done out of love. However, as the reader examines these actions more deeply, it seems that some are done out of selfishness. For example, although Lord Capulet acts as though he wants the best for Juliet, it seems most of his decisions are egocentric. He may have had benevolent intentions in the beginning, but we later find out this has changed. Capulet did not consider Juliet’s feelings towards Paris, which would have been the loving thing to do.…

    • 360 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is known to be one of the most relevant tragic love stories, even as it is read over 400 years after it was first published. Because of this relevancy, in 1996 the play was adapted into a film directed by Baz Luhrmann. The film transformed Shakespeare’s original into a more modern context, attempting to keep that relevancy in an era with a different society and contrasting morals. Through this translation of text to film, Luhrmann has changed certain aspects to adjust the audience’s perspectives on the story and on certain characters and has therefore lost some of the original meaning of the text. A significant change created was how the audience was positioned to view Romeo.…

    • 1140 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    As Romeo made eye contact with Juliet he thought he was in love and that they had to see eachother but what he doesn't know is that Juliet was looking past Romeo into Benvolio's dark brown eyes wishing they were together. As the party goes on Romeo and Juliet talk and Romeo pressures Juliet to kiss him but she knows in her heart that Benvolio is the man for her and that she had to see him. When Romeo watches her he asks Benvolio to go up to the balcony first and tell Juliet that her Romeo has come. When Benvolio reaches the top of the balcony he decides to kiss Juliet and When Romeo sees them Kissing he is crushed and throws himself of of the balcony.…

    • 929 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    The most dramatic impact from Romeo and Juliet in Acts 1 and 2 came from the male characters. I believe the male characters made a more striking impact on the audience by how they react to different situations and the emotions that they feel. First, Romeo effects the audience by how he views women. Romeo inquires, "Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight!…

    • 316 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    An author’s usage of time can involve manipulating it to emphasize certain points to develop a theme. In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the characters consistently rush time in their urgency, settings and characters in just five days, or acts. In Act I, a battle ensues between Montague and Capulet, Romeo and Juliet hastily fall in love at the banquet, and exchanging vows at the day’s end. Shakespeare lays the background, settings, and tinders the fire to build the audience up for what is to come.…

    • 420 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    In Act 5 Scene 1, it states “is it e’en so? Then I defy you stars! Thou know’st my lodging. Get me ink and paper and hire post horses.…

    • 134 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Friar Lawrence is a Murderer Teenagers usually have a trusted adult in their lives, a person they go to for guidance and support. In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the starring couple is in dire need of help. Friar Lawrence becomes their advisor, but unfortunately he fails. Friar Lawrence’s actions lead to their untimely death. Friar Lawrence’s selfishness, childish actions, and poor decision-making doom Romeo and Juliet.…

    • 928 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    3rd hour Who is to Blame? Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous love stories and probably will be for a very long time. It is a basic story about two star-crossed lovers. They eventually get married, but their families are feuding and Romeo gets banished. The two both end up killing themselves in the name of love.…

    • 728 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    The Nurse and Friar symbiotically work together to find ways for the young adults, Romeo and Juliet, to marry with the ambitions of uniting the two feuding families and bringing peace to Verona, Italy which is captured in Act 2, Scene 3: "But come on, inconsistent young man, come with me. I'll help you with your secret wedding." The Friar continues his soliloquy, stating that, "This marriage may be lucky enough to turn the hatred between your families into pure love". The Nurse and Friars' roles as parental figures compels them to help the two adolescents marry, pledging their love to one-another. The Nurse and Friar Laurence are amiable and gracious characters that inadvertently contribute to the alliance and temporary happiness of Romeo and Juliet before their necrotic demise.…

    • 1083 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    The first mistake the Nurse makes is helping Juliet marry Romeo in secret. The Nurse, to some extent, encourages Juliet to marry Romeo, knowing neither Romeo nor Juliet have parental permission. She even passes on the message of the proposal from Romeo to Juliet: “[Hie] you hence to Friar Laurence’ cell, There stays a husband to make you a wife.” (2. 5. 68-69) Most of what happens after Romeo and Juliet’s marriage is one big downward spiral that does not end until the tragic deaths of Romeo and Juliet.…

    • 1751 Words
    • 8 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Hatred And Violence In Romeo And Juliet

    • 816 Words
    • 4 Pages
    • 1 Works Cited

    Juliet’s love for Romeo is so strong that she is willing to surrender her family name so that she can forever be with Romeo. Next, Romeo’s devotion to Juliet is proven while asking Friar Laurence to marry them. Romeo demonstrates his love for Juliet when speaking to Friar Laurence in his cell by saying, “Do thou but close our hands with holy words, Then love-devouring Death do what he dare; It is enough I may but call her mine.” (Act III Scene VI Line 6-8). After the Friar agrees to marry them, Romeo is delighted and is forever longing to see Juliet.…

    • 816 Words
    • 4 Pages
    • 1 Works Cited
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    How does Shakespeare help the audience understand the changes in Juliet’s Character in Romeo and Juliet? Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is undoubtedly one of the greatest romantic tragedies of all time, expressing the story of two passionate and unique star-crossed lovers. However, beneath all the layers of love and Veronese 15th century culture, the reader is plunged into an unfamiliar environment where the two genders are treated and expected to behave in a completely different manner. Whilst trying to set the scene for this play, Shakespeare manages to convey an unambiguous message about the vast insignificance of females, by emphasizing their lack of a public role and allowing them to be treated rudely by men and even other women. This…

    • 1144 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Superior Essays

    After Juliet finally meets her Romeo, the events that takes place in the play transforms Juliet to a loyal, passionate, and mature young lady. In the beginning of the play, Juliet shows no interest in love. However, after the Capulet party, Juliet falls in love with Romeo and quickly matures to a passionate lover. On the night of their wedding day, Juliet performs one of the plays most sincere soliloquies that demonstrates her love for Romeo. As she waits alone in her room she says, “Come, civil night, Thou sober-suited matron, all in black, and learn me how to lose a wining match played for a pair of stainless maidenhoods... Think true love acted simple modesty……

    • 1914 Words
    • 8 Pages
    Superior Essays