Act Three Scene Five of William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet Essay

Act Three Scene Five of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 5 is a very important and emotional scene because it shows huge development in both plot and character as well ass a wide variety of language. Before this scene, Romeo of the House of Montague fell in love with Juliet - a Capulet. The Capulets were feuding with the Montagues. Romeo and Juliet were secretly married by Friar Lawrence on the same day Romeo killed Tybalt, who himself killed Mercutio. Just before this scene, Lord Capulet and Paris arranged the marriage which prepares us for the dramatic irony in this scene. Act 3 Scene 5 begins after Romeo and Juliet just spent their wedding night together. This scene is dramatic because Romeo and Juliet begin with a non-serious argument about whether it is morning or night. As Romeo leaves, Juliet has a premonition about never seeing him alive again. Romeo tells her everything will be fine and then leaves. It is the last time they see each other alive. After he leaves, Lady Capulet enters and they talk about Tybalt's death and then Lady Capulet tells Juliet about the planned wedding. Juliet is horrified and angry. Lord Capulet enters and he becomes angry and threatens to throw Juliet out if she disobeys him. Juliet appeals to Lady Capulet and Nurse but they both refuse to help her. Juliet decides to commit suicide if she can't get help from Friar Lawrence. The events of this scene have serious repercussions for the bleh. After this scene's action, Juliet takes a drug which fakes her death. Romeo believes she is actually dead and takes poison in her crypt. Juliet wakes up and sees he is dead. She takes his dagger ... ...age and mood of fear and danger strongly contrasts with the mood of joy and beauty of the aubade at the start of the scene. Juliet uses religious images in her pleas for help to Lady Capulet and her nurse, e.g.: "O God!" "My husband is on earth, my faith in heaven;" and when Lady Capulet and the nurse both reject and 'betray' her, she shows a deep amount of stress and grief. "Ancient damnation! O most wicked fiend!" The scene ends with a short soliloquy by Juliet, stating how if Friar Lawrence cannot help her she will resort to suicide to end her grief. The scene ends in a mood of despair which contrasts the happy start of the scene. This particular scene achieves its dramatic impact in the clever and emotional language used throughout the scene and the development of each of the characters.