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The dramatic potential of 'Act1 Scene1' and 'Act3 Scene5' in Romeo and Juliet.
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Essay on the dramatic potential of 'Act1 Scene1' and 'Act3 Scene5' in Romeo and Juliet In the play, there are many instances where it is apparent that Shakespeare intended his plays to be acted out, and not just read. The plot is based around two lovers, Romeo and Juliet, and the intense love they have for one another. It has however, many smaller sub-plots, which add another level to the play, and make it more interesting to read and watch. In Act1 Scene1, some of the vocabulary used gives a tense atmosphere. For example, in line 7, Sampson calls a Montague a dog. This could give an audience the impression that Sampson is troublesome. He is looking for a fight, and the play has only just begun. The way that Shakespeare opens it would immediately seize the attention of an audience. After this, the next thing that is said is by...
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