How does Shakespeare use language to convey his ideas about fate in Act 1 Scene 4 of Romeo And Juliet: Shakespeare uses metaphor to convey his idea that Romeo is controlled by higher power, like god. He does this by having Romeo refer to himself as a vessel which is being captained by god. ” He […]

I fear too early, for my mind misgives Some consequence yet hanging in the stars Shall bitterly begin his fearful date With this night’s revels, and expire the term Of a despisèd life closed in my breast By some vile forfeit of untimely death. But he that hath the steerage of my course, Direct my […]

Act 1 Scene 4 Location: Capulets house Time: Sunday evening Time: Characters: Romeo, Benvolio and Mercutio Event: Romeo, Benvolio and Mercutio are outside the Capulets house waiting to go in to the party. Romeo is nervous because he got a dream that something bad would happen while he is there. Mercutio tell Romeo that people […]

Scene 1 Act 3 Location: Capulets House Characters: Lady Capulet, Nurse, Juliet, Servingman Time: Sunday Afternoon Events: The Nurse is trying to remember dates in Juliet’s life to try and guess her age. Lady Capulet is wanting her daughter Juliet to marry Paris. Lady Capulet approves of Paris because he is wealthy. Juliet says if […]

Act 1 Scene 2 Location: Street in Verona Characters: Capulet, Paris, Servant, Benvolio and Romeo Time: Saturday afternoon Events: Paris asks Capulet if he could marry his daughter. Capulet disagrees because she is still 13 and is too young for marriage. Capulet is having a party at his house and sends his servant out to […]

Act 1, scene 1 Location: A street in Verona Characters: Capulet boys, Montagues boys, Benvolio, Tybalt, Capulet, Lady Capulet, Prince, Montague, Lady Montague, Romeo Time:  Saturday Afternjoon Events: The Prince intercedes on a street brawl between Benvolio and Tybalt and their men. He will put to death anyone who brawls again on the street. Montagues […]

DEVANI AND JEMIMAH Devani: Oh no here comes the athletes Jemimah: My cash is out, I will get there first Devani: How! We need to turn back and run Jemimah: Rax off I’m not scared Devani: Well I am Jemimah: Let’s just go! we just won’t cause a scene Devani: Fine, I will just glare […]

Two households, both alike in dignity,                       Two Families both the same status In fair Verona, where we lay our scene,                    In Verona is where we live From ancient grudge break to new mutiny,        […]