Violence and Conflict Flashcards
intro
catalyst for the fateful endings of characters. Audience questions need for conflict in own society
households, Shakespeare questions need of excessive family honour
feud based “ancient grudge”, explore complexities and intricacies of conflict to be a part of human life
households, Tybalt does not “endure” R’s unexpected arrival due to sense of loyalty
Capulet reaffirms authority, belittles, patronising language, “you saucy boy”, rhetorical questions, succumbs, “I will withdraw”
households, A3S5 Juliet disobeys father’s wishes to marry Paris
explosive reaction, abusive, “fingers itch”, disowns, lists of violent tones and degrading terms, vivid imagery, high level of disregard, contrast beginning, patriarchal society
external, violence is a manifestation of conflict, A1S1
importance violent affirmed outset, servants = conflict affects all, in media res = immediate immersion of audience + quick pace, transition from comedic dialogue of trying to catch each other in technicalities to fight, rapid pace and violence dictating sequence of events in play
external, A3S1, Friar foreshadows after ceremony
“violent delights have violent ends”, juxtaposition encapsulates love and desire is against backdrop of bloodshed and violence, starts “mad blood stirring” = personification hints take over of clash of familial blood, increases tension and pace,
internal, balcony Juliet’s desperation and struggle is revealed to audience
audience relates to struggles, drives towards tragic end, 34-46 = wishful thinking of the impossible, 40-41 = list of body parts to communicate meaningless of names to gain sympathy to her positions, 38-46 = metaphor of rose showing duality of love and conflict with Romeo
internal, A3S2 Juliet’s long speech
little structure = distress and grief, essential moment of choosing to prioritise love or family, sequential use of oxymorons portray sense of inner conflict of seeing Romeo as a murderer and lover
flow
households > external > internal
