How is tension and conflict created in Act 3, Scene 1? (1-128)
In this analysis, I will be analysing the tension created in Act 3, Scene 1 and why its significant. Also, the main source of tension in the audience and how they may foresee the unfortunate events that could follow.
Mercutio is key part of this scene. He is witty and he twists his or your words to annoy you. He also uses puns and make jokes. His provoking annoys us also ‘Consort? What does that make up minstrels?’. Mercutio means ‘to be subject to sudden and unpredictable changes. He is neither a Capulet or a Montague so he floats between the houses. I think he is closest to the Montague’s as his best friend is Romeo who is a Montague. Mercutio is always ready to fight so this builds up tension in this tense scene. ‘Make it a word and blow’ Shows his eagerness to fight also.In the time setting of the play, people would believe in honour and Mercutio is proud of it, ‘O Clam dishonourable vile submission’ shows this.
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The publicity of the scene and the hot weather make the Characters wound up and short tempered. When Mercutio dies the hot weather turns into a tropical storm, as shown in the film ‘Romeo+Juliet’. The public setting also creates tension as neither house wants to back down and lose their honour, ‘the days black fate on moe days doth depend’. Benvolios name means benevolence which suits his peaceful character in the play. Benvolio is also Montague's nephew and Romeo's cousin. His Goodwill is presented in the fact that Mercutio mocked him for being ,too aggressive’ whilst he is trying to keep peace, ‘Withdraw.…or else depart’. He is very loyal to Romeo, this is proven at the end when he encourages Romeo to