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Romeo knows by the break of day he must leave Verona or else he will be killed, this immediately creates suspense for the audience. .
The scene opens with the lark singing,.
"It was the lark, the herald of the morn.".
Which signals to Romeo and Juliet that the day has broke and that Romeo must leave. Juliet pro-longs the drama by trying to convince Romeo that it is not yet dawn, which in turn forces continued watching,.
"Wilt tho be gone? It is not yet near day.".
This provides evidence to us that the love between Romeo and Juliet is real. Juliet is aware of the dramatic consequence which would take place if Romeo were to stay in Verona yet Juliet overlooks the consequences as she follows her heart in an attempt to get Romeo to stay. Romeo then puts forward his options to Juliet,.
"I must be gone and live, or stay and die.".
The reality of the situation is then re-enforced therefore Juliet makes the conscious decision and tells Romeo he must leave".
"Hie hence, be gone, away!".
Although theoretically this is the last time Romeo will see Juliet, the audience are aware that the play must go on, therefore they anticipate their reunion, and are considering the way in which it will take place under their restricted circumstances.
Romeo is dramatically departing by the balcony as the nurse arrives in haste. She brings news that Lady Capulet is on her way,.
"Your lady mother is coming to your chamber.".
This information indicates to Juliet that she must say her final farewells and Romeo must leave. Romeo descends bye the balcony,.
"Farewell, farewell; one kiss and I"ll descend.".
Romeo's departure left Juliet alone and heartbroken, subsequently Juliet cryies. Lady Capulet arrives abruptly and immediately assumes Juliet's tears are due to morning of her dead cousin, Tybalt. This is dramatic irony; we, as the audience are able to view the situation from two different positions and anticipate different consequences due to wrong assumptions.
