CONFLICT AND VIOLENCE Flashcards
How is the theme of conflict and violence explored throughout the play?
1
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ANALYSE “the quarrel is between our masters and us their men” (A1S1)
A
- juxtaposition between “masters” “us their men”
- conflict transcends class division.
- beginning of play starts with explosive content so it’s integral in R + J.
2
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ANALYSE “this by his voice should be a montague, fetch me my rapier, boy” (A1S5)
A
-connection between violence and authority
-imperative
so many caesura shows his agitation
3
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ANALYSE “i pray thee good mercutio, lets retire. the day is hot” (A3S1)
A
- hot weather was associated with physical activity including violence. form of pathetic fallacy.
this links to the theme of fate as the weather serves as proof that violence is inevitable
4
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ANALYSE “O I am slain!” (A5S3)
A
paris’ death presents violence as excessive as it couldve been avoided
paris death also suggests that conflict is like a black hole that draws people in, consumes them and leads to their demise.
