dystopian junkie romeo and juliet :characters role in play Flashcards
what is the most structural part of globe theatre that relates to romeo and juliet
It had a balcony
- height difference relates to power levels
what is the role of Lord Montague
he demonstrates the unthinking nature of the feud
what is the role of lady Montague
in ‘death’ she demonstrate that feud causes emotional harm
what is the role of Benvolio
shows not all Montagues are keen on the feud
what is the role of Romeo
demonstrates the tension between emotion and rational thought
what is the role of Lord Capulet
head of the Capulet family
- his role is to exemplify the gendered power dynamics present in Elizabethan families
what is the role of Lady Capulet
provides an example of how high-status women were expected to behave in the Elizabethan era
what is the role of Juliet
she demonstrates the tension between adhering to societal norms and acting as an individual also acts an embodiment of the of maturity
what is the role of Tybalt
To embody the feud and its violent tendencies and to demonstrate toxic masculinity
what is the role of Nurse
comic character that can be seen as emblematic of the lower classes.
acts as a mother figure to Juliet, she complicates notions relating to family.
she also progresses the plot
what is the role of Mercutio
demonstrates the seriousness of the feud
what is the role of Paris
To be Romeo’s rival in winning Juliet’s love. to represent the aristocratic class and their role in society
what is the role of Abram and Balthasar
shows how emcopassing the feud is to drive the plot forward
what is the role of Peter, Sampson and Gregory
servants demonstrate how all-encompassing the feud is
what is the role of Rosaline
to demonstrate at the start of the play that love is not always a positive emotion
