Romeo

Question 1

intro

Answer 1

eponymous character, self conscience sufferer, development crucial for transition from comedy to tragedy, hamartia leads to downfall, Shakespeare engages with idiosyncrasies of his time either to be confrontational or reflect society

Question 2

flow

Answer 2

religion > masculinity > mercutio > love > Juliet

Question 3

religion, shows love instrically linked to religious relationships

Answer 3

dialogue imbued with religious allusions to echo religious society, relationships dictated by faith and devotion

Question 4

masculinity

Answer 4

navigates realm of masculinity, constructs with hyper masculine/ misogynistic/ bawdy behaviour of others, highlights stereotypical masculinity, emphasises constraint of gender

Question 5

mercutio, acting as foil

Answer 5

cynical vs. lover, homosociality of Elizabethan era, psychologically and emotionally attuned to each other, death instigates rage against Tybalt

Question 6

love, encourages audience to explore effect on person

Answer 6

initially preoccupied by concept embodied by infatuation to Rosaline, despondent and isolate

Question 7

love meets J

Answer 7

personification of real, tangible love, Romeo transcends boundaries and societal expectations, acts as audience’s proxy for Shakespear’s exploration of this universal theme

Question 8

violence, Juliet acts as antithesis to violence

Answer 8

not instigated initial fight with Tybalt, hears of supposed death reverts to typical masculine behaviour and indulges in violent acts

Question 9

juliet

Answer 9

quick developed relationship shows hamartia and passion, initial meeting flirtatious juxtaposing tension, devotion leads to suicide