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In what ways does Shakespeare create suspense, tension and dramatic interest for the audience in Act 1 of the play ‘Romeo and Juliet’?
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In what ways does Shakespeare create suspense, tension and dramatic interest for the audience in Act 1 of the play 'Romeo and Juliet'? How far does an understanding of the social, historical and cultural contexts of the time enhance our appreciation of this section of the play? Arguably one of the most well known love stories of all time; Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' is the story of two young "star-crossed lovers" who come from two families holding an "ancient grudge". This play has stood the test of time for over four hundred years and probability could only suggest it will be around for much longer. In a number of plays, Shakespeare has created the dramatic interest that worked not only in his day but has managed to remain a classic today. However, not many people ask the question of which of his plays does this the best as we all share...
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