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How does Shakespeare create pathos and sympathy for Juliet in Act3 Scene5 of 'Romeo And Juliet'?
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How does Shakespeare create pathos and sympathy for Juliet in Act3 Scene5 of 'Romeo And Juliet'? The Audience knows from the Prologue that Romeo and Juliet are 'starcrossed' (doomed) and that their love is 'death-marked'. The audience's response is coloured by their knowledge that Romeo and Juliet are fated to die, and that it is a tragic and chilling piece of drama. As A3s4 concludes, a considerable amount of dramatic irony is created, since we see Capulet agree to the marrying of Juliet to Paris. This sets a tragic tone for the beginning of the following scene. As A3s5 commences a great deal of pathos and sympathy are created for Romeo and Juliet. When Romeo says 'come death' the happiness and joy of the opening is now destroyed, as the audience knows the 'destiny' of the two lovers. This provides a strong contrast between the relaxed atmosphere of the start of...
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