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Explore how Shakespeare develops the theme of conflict in the play ‘Romeo & Juliet’
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... GCSE SHAKESPEARE ASSIGNMENT Explore how Shakespeare develops the theme of conflict in the play 'Romeo & Juliet' James Piper When cruelly juxtaposed against the "ancient grudge" out of which it blossomed, Romeo and Juliet's fated romance develops into one of theatre's most emotive tragedies. Shakespeare presents to us a hostile society built through conflicting notions, and introduces two "star-crossed" lovers so that we can ponder the sullen irony that not even their compassion can break the code of quarrel; only untimely death. Shakespeare instantly instils dramatic irony into his play, as the prologue briefly reveals the tragedy to take place throughout "...the two hours traffic..." on stage. From the introductory prologue we learn that Romeo and Juliet's love is "...death marked...", and that their life is described as a "...fearful passage..." no doubt with an end. Although this technique can be considered to spoil the story for an audience,
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