Act 1, Scene 5
I chose Act 1, Scene 5 because it is one of the most important scenes. It is where Romeo and Juliet meet for the first time and they instantly fall in love. Meeting juliet makes Romeo forget about his former love Rosaline, and Juliet becomes his new love. The second reason this scene is so important is that the conflict between the Montagues and Capulets becomes intensified when Tybalt discovers Romeo at the Capulet’s ball. Tybalt is furious at Romeo’s intrusion and demands not only that Romeo and his friends be thrown out, but also that the Capulets get revenge for them being at the party.
Act 2, Scene 2
Act 2, Scene 2 is important because it is scene where Romeo and Juliet reveal their love for each other. Romeo stands beneath juliet's window and she reveals her love for Romeo, She forgets the feud between the two families and they both exchange expressions of devotion. Another reason why I chose this scene is because it is where they agree to get married. This scene illustrates the beginning of Juliet’s self possession and confidence which was not normal at the time.
Act 3, Scene 1
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Shakespeare introduces tragedy with the deaths of Mercutio and Tybalt, steering the play in a direction other than love. As in life, actions have consequences, and this scene especially allows Romeo to see this fact. The first real tragedy of the play is Mercutio's death. As he dies, he foreshadows what is awaiting both families when he says, “A plague o’ both your houses” Then Romeo acts impulsively and kills Tybalt. The Prince does not act for revenge, but instead, acts to keep the peace, exiling Romeo.This scene is important because it shifts the mood of the play from love to tragedy, while focusing on the consequences of