Opening Scene Memorisation

Question 1

It’s helpful to write the four paragraphs topics you’ll be writing about at the top:

Answer 1

1) Scene Begins.
2) Argument Starts.
3) Benvolio & Tybalt enter the scene.
4) A fight erupts.

Question 2

How to write an Introduction?

Answer 2

(TARTS)
T - Title (‘Romeo & Juliet’ is a catastrophe filled,)
A - Author/Director (Baz Luhrmann)
R - Refer to Task/Question and Scene (containing a Tension-filled scene where I get to see…)
T - Thoughts (Opinion) (I really enjoyed this because…)
S - Summary of Plot/Techniques (Connected to Thoughts ^, “because…”)

Question 3

Begin from using all the techniques (At least 12, 3 in each PEEL.) How to use PEEL?

Answer 3

P - Point (Remember to mention the theme e.g. “Tension” there is only 1 point.
E - Evidence - Mention the technique and then speak about what’s happening that is in relation to the technique.
E - Explain - State the effect (Makes the audience view them as relaxed.)
L - Link - This is a mini conclusion for every paragraph there is only 1 Link.

REMEMBER TO REFER TO THE TOPIC QUESTION IN THE INTRODUCTION, CONCLUSION AND EVERY BEGINNING SENTENCE PARAGRAPH, AND MENTION IT AT THE END! (P AND L)

Question 4

Paragraph 1 - Technique 1

Answer 4

• A wipe - From right to left to reveal the Montague boys in a bright car. - This is reminiscent of a stage curtain symbolising the opening of a play. Luhrmann wants the audience to know that they are watching a play.

Question 5

Paragraph 1 - Technique 2

Answer 5

Costume - Montague boys in bright garish coloured shirts, the paintwork on the car is illuminating to the eyes. - Continues the theatrical theme, and expresses a distinct contrast after a violent quick cut.

Question 6

Paragraph 1 - Technique 3

Answer 6

Mid-Shot - The Montague boys are seen driving around in their car on a highway - This relays the fun-loving comic boys as happy cruisers who are oddly childish.

Question 7

Paragraph 1 - Conclusion

Answer 7

Overall I found that this part of the scene grabbed my attention because I didn’t expect the relaxing atmosphere from the Montague boys after witnessing a dramatic prologue with violence. That is why I believe this very first scene was great at INSERT TOPIC QUESTION

Question 8

Paragraph 2 - Introduction

Answer 8

The scene continues with the heightened INSERT ESSAY QUESTION e.g. TENSION as the Montagues watch the Capulets pull into the gas station.

Question 9

Paragraph 2 - Technique 1

Answer 9

Zoom shot - The Montagues watch as the Capulets draw into the gas station in a somber blue car - It contrasts the brashness of the Montague boys.

Question 10

Paragraph 2 - Technique 2

Answer 10

Sound Effect - Immediately after, the Capulets roar their engine aggressively as they pull into the gas station. - Builds tension and alerts the audience that the tone is about to change.

Question 11

Paragraph 2 - Technique 3

Answer 11

Sound effect - As the Tybalt steps out of the car the jangle of spurs are heard. - Adds to the tension as the audience try to anticipate what is going to happen.

Question 12

Paragraph 2 - Conclusion

Answer 12

…

Question 13

Paragraph 3 - Introduction

Answer 13

The next part of the scene continues onward INSERT ESSAY QUESTION when Benvolio and Tybalt enter the scene as a fight erupts.

Question 14

Paragraph 3 - Technique 1

Answer 14

Close-Up - As Tybalt is onscreen, we see his shoes and they are expensive by looks. - He is wealthy, shows that the Capulets image is important and they are materialists.

Question 15

Paragraph 3 - Technique 2

Answer 15

Contrast - Tybalt looks confident and in control unlike Benvolio, Tybalt is deliberate with every action. - The audience worries for Benvolio as Tybalt looks intimidating.

Question 16

Paragraph 3 - Technique 3

Answer 16

Dialogue - Tybalt states “As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee.” - The audience experienced his menacing tone. He is implying he hates Montagues more than hell.

Question 17

Paragraph 4 - Technique 1

Answer 17

Close-up - Of Tybalt steel heel grinding out the match emphasises his point of hatred - The audience is anxious, it is like Tybalt is implying it is where Benvolio belongs, Crushed by him.

Question 18

Paragraph 4 - Technique 2

Answer 18

Extreme close-up - Between Benvolio and Tybalt’s eyes during the dialogue mimics a western movie stand-off. - Increases the tension as the audience wonders who will shoot first.

Question 19

Paragraph 4 - Technique 3

Answer 19

High-angle Shot - Of the chaos that these two warring factions are having on the city of Verona - The audience gets a bird’s eye view of the chaos and destruction being caused by the family fueds.