Claire McMurdock 10.A Year 10 'Shakespeare' Assignment 'Romeo and Juliet' Discuss the ways in which Shakespeare creates dramatic tension based around the transformation of Juliet's character. 'Romeo and Juliet' is one of Shakespeare's famous love tragedies written during the Elizabethan times. Throughout the play Shakespeare creates dramatic tension by portraying a transformation in Juliet's character. Shakespeare uses the Elizabethan times and society to help him do this. ... But later on in the play these words become ironic, as Capulet&#...

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When you first consider Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the first thing to come to mind is, more often than not, the theme of love. ... One of the major themes of Shakespeare's imagery is that of light. ... There is no obvious relationship between her and her daughter, but she still sees her, almost, as a belonging, which she cannot identify with emotionally. ... Although she approves to such an arranged marriage, the Nurse also sees Juliet's point of view, and definitely shows no pressure to the young girl. ... She describes Paris to Juliet as "a man of wax", trying to persuade...

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After reading William Shakespeares' Romeo and Juliet, you have a better understanding of the characters then when we are first introduced to them. ... Juliet had no one to turn to and ask for help. ... Fate could not have been changed whatever was meant to be would happen and no one could change that. ... Through language, Shakespeare presents these changes as well as foreshadowing the eventual tragedy Romeo and Juliet's death.   From this point on in the play there are no more comedic or romantic scenes.   ...

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