RJ+Seung+Hyon

Seung-Hyon Lee English Block: E Date: 9/21/09

Written by Romeo's perspective

The one and only dreadful event, that will live in the darkest sides of my mind until I die. This event will be recorded in my mind as the single mind-captured shot that has left me to experience "hell" not "heaven". No man can endure this type of pain. It is as if someone told a you to keep on living if a piece of your friend's heart was stolen by an existing family of whom you dearly love. It was not like an ordinary nightmare but this event was not only witnessed by my own naked eyes, but I was involved in a short series of actions that turned me into a murderer. This event occurred today at daytime under the blistering heat of the sun. I had encountered Mercutio and Benvolio carrying on a discussion face to face with Capulet and his men. When I joined the conversation, Tybalt did not seem to be in a happy state of condition. My assumptions of Tybalts manner later proved that he was constantly annoyed with my men including myself. Supposedly, although he had called me a villain, I did not want to counterattack his comments. I deeply felt that there was no need for rage and anger to be shown by actions from the two families although everyone knew that the relationship between the Montages and the Capulets were not good. When Tybalt asked me to draw my sword, I had no choice but to refuse. Shortly after, it was then Mercutio who drew his sword. At no time, Tybalt and Mercutio were fighting as Mercutio died under my arms after he had been stabbed by Tybalt. This was not the end. As Tybalt later returned, I had then faced a duel with him which left him dead on the floor. Although I did not know what form of actions I had caused, I had murdered Tybalt. Mercutio later tried to explain to the prince that I did not intend to bring up the fight, but he had no choice but to exile me.

//__Act 3 Scene II Summary__//

In this scene, Juliet begins to worry about Romeo and wants to desperately see him. Just a few moments later, this scene is interrupted by the nurse, who begins to confound Juliet with the news that dealt with the conflict between Romeo and Tybalt. As Juliet cannot clearly comprehend what the nurse is trying to tell her, she assumes that Romeo and Tybalt had apparently died although she later discovers that it was actually the kinsman - Tybalt who had been killed by Romeo. As the nurse is also serving the Capulets, she criticizes Romeo as Juliet later reminds herself that Romeo is her husband, therefore she should not go in any deeper into thinking about this subject. As Juliet feels discontent in herself, she claims that she herself will die out without their wedding night. The nurse however settles down the tension from getting worse by claiming that she knows where Romeo is, and delivers the ring as she travels on her way to see Romeo. Romeo, who stays at Friar Lawrences cell that night, confesses how sad and angry he feels at the same time after he hears that being exiled from Verona is worse than death since he cannot meet Juliet. Romeo feels grief after meeting with the nurse, as thinks he now represents himself as a murderer to Juliet's eyes. Romeo then later has to go on a mission to reach Juliet's chamber in Verona and escape before morning to reach Mantua.

//__Act 3 Scene lll Summary__//

Capulet, Lady Capulet, and Paris meet together to discuss the current status of Juliet and plan to arrange a date for Juliet to marry Paris. At times, Capulet can be seen throughout the scene as if the decisions that he made did not satisfy him and keeps on regulating his decisions when he talks to Paris. He calls Paris back several times and assumes in the beginning that Juliet has a high chance of marrying Paris, then alters his mind and gives Paris a final word by stating that Juliet will definitely marry Paris. Capulet starts off by arranging the wedding and then later postpones the date.

//__Act 3 Scene IV Scene I Summary__

Paris visits Friar Lawrence as he disputes over the fact that Juliet has faced a major sense of depression after Tybalts unfortunate death. As Paris is urged to marry as soon as possible, Juliet later enters in the scene and moderately leads a conversation with Paris stating the fact that they are still not married. After Paris departs, Juliet stresses out the fact that she can never dare to marry someone like Paris, and thus adds to her statement of saying that she would rather face the ultimate consequence to dying. Friar then gives Juliet a possible solution. That is, to take a pill that will signal the absence of Juliet on the wedding day with Paris. That will signal a sign of her death, as Romeo should then jump in to take Juliet and depart.

For your assigned passage above, please complete the following: 1. Prepare a summary of your group’s lines. 2. Identify three examples of language tricks/literary devices used in your group’s lines. Note: In addition to the literary devices already mentioned, look for hyperbole and puns. 3. How do these specific devices/tricks enhance the passage? 4. Identify what your group thinks is the most important line, and be prepared to explain why it is important.

A:

1. Romeo and Juliet's marriage takes place.

2. - And in their triumph die (2.6 line10) - personification. - Till Holy Church incorporate two in one (2.6 line 37) - Metaphor and Personification

3. These specific/tricks enhance the passage, by making the reader imagine a certain situation in a more creative, powerful way giving the readers a chance to give a bigger image to think of than the actual situation that is described in the situation.

4. Our group will have to say that in line 37, this sentence stresses out not only the importance of the marriage between Romeo and Juliet, but symbolizes their love as a single unification deep inside their hearts, meaning that they share the same spirit between each other. This really emphasizes the pleasure of how their love is really important.

1. Complete the reading of 3.5 if we don't finish in class. 2. For 3. 5, post the following to your R+J wiki page: //
 * identify three literary devices (hyperbole, pun, personification, metaphor, simile, classical allusions, reversed word order)

1. The bark thy body is... (Act 3.5 Line 138) - Metaphor 2. An eagle, madam, Hath not so green, so quick, so fair an eye As Paris hath. (Act 3.5 Lines 232-234) - Metaphor 3. For it excels your first, or, if it did not... (Act 3.5 line 236) - Hyperbole

The surprising moments that were mainly the key events that occurred in the scene, was when Juliet had the belief of rather facing severe punishments towards her, than to get married with Paris. This seems to really define how much Juliet loves Romeo.
 * In complete sentences answer (or complete) the following:
 * What surprised you most about this scene?

The most important line in this scene is: " I will not marry yet, and when I do I swear it shall be Romeo..." (3.5.127) This really stresses out Juliet's determination to stick with her true love, Romeo, rather than to go off and marry Paris in a direction that she hopes she will not confide in.
 * What surprised me the most about this scene, came from the fact that Juliet
 * What was the most important line in this scene? Quote it and explain.


 * The most important line in this scene, is: I will not marry yet, and when I do I swear it shall be Romeo (Act 3.5 Lines 126-127)
 * Write three questions you have about this scene.

1. Why does Capulet want to send his daughter away to marry Paris so quickly? 2. Does Capulet possibly know that there is something suspicious behind the single action that Juliet is taking to restrain from getting married to Paris? 3. How will Paris act towards this plan?

//__Act 4 Scene III Summary__

Juliet wonders about whether the vial Friar Lawrence had given her, is safe and begins to worry about various cases that might occur after she takes the vial. Few moments later, she reminds the nurse and lady capulet to be left alone as she later consumes her vial to fall asleep.

//__//Act 4 Scene IV Summary//__

//Juliet's wedding day is about to take place shortly as the final preparations are made. The nurse goes to fetch Juliet, as Paris later enters the scene.//

__Act 4 Scene V Summary__

The wedding day has arrived, but the Capulet family discover that Juliet has died. Everyone expresses their own reactions in a sad way, as Friar later enters and reminds the family including Paris that Juliet has gone to a better/peaceful place.

__//Act 5 Scene I Summary//__

Romeo, hopes that Juliet is well and has a feeling that things are getting better. However, his messenger (Balthasar) later arrives and tells him that Juliet has now gone to heaven- a place peaceful where things are all well. Romeo then sends Balthasar to the Montagues with a letter as he later believes he will commit suicide with a vial of poison that he is about to purchase from the Apothecary.

//__Act 5 Scene ll Summary__//

Friar Lawrence has ordered Friar Lawrence in to deliver a letter to Romeo. This letter's in scripts is to inform Romeo about the plan that Friar Lawrence and Juliet had set up. In need of Romeo's attention to quickly come and wake up Juliet, the plan must not go wrong- however, the letter fails to get delivered to Romeo.

//__How is Fate Evident in 5.3__//

1. "And here is come to do some villainous shame To the dead bodies. I will apprehend thee" - The two men consequently meet with each other just outside of Juliet's tomb.

2. "O, I am slain! If thou be merciful, Open the tomb; lay me with Juliet. " - Romeo believes that he was chosen in faith to be the original husband of Juliet, and therefore ends up with Paris dying before Romeo. (Romeo had not yet died although he will shortly after the death of Paris)

3. " Come, bitter conduct, come, unsavory guide! Thou desperate pilot, now at once run on The dashing rocks that thy seasick weary bark! Here's to my love. O true apothecary, Thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss I die." - Romeo brings the end to his moral status and dies; Friar Lawrence just enters after his death, which seems that the events were so unfortunate as they coiled around uncontrollably. Probably the events had to occur between Romeo and Juliet- since if one had died, then the other could not live without the presence of the dead one.

4. "O brother Montague, give me thy hand. This is my daughter's jointure, for no more Can i demand." - The Montagues and the Capulets were probably meant to be a single; one friendly family after all. It is just the difficult hard problems the love relationship between Juliet and Romeo had brought.

5. "Thy heaven finds means to kill your joys with love" - The conflict between the Montagues and Capulets killed Romeo and Juliet since they had opposed their relationship and marriage that the two had granted before.

Evidence from text:

1. (5.3 52-53)

2. (5.3 72-73)

3. (5.3 116-120)

4. (5.3 306-308)

5. (5.3 303)

Romeo and Juliet Prewriting- Essay

Romeo and Juliet Essay - Prewriting Who is responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? You will recall that we discussed “Who is responsible for the ‘death’ of Juliet?” but now it’s time to consider who might be responsible for the tragic deaths of these two young lovers. Is it Montague, Capulet, Nurse, Tybalt, Mercutio, Romeo, Juliet, Friar Lawerence, Fate, or someone (or something) else? Argue your case in a well developed essay of about 400-500 words, using 2-3 pieces of textual support. Each piece of textual support must be no longer than three lines.

Complete Part 1 and 2 below as prewriting for your essay.

Part 1 Your __one sentence__ answer to the question. This is the first version of your thesis: (Don’t simply state, for example, that “The Nurse is responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet.” State that the Nurse is responsible and WHY. ) Fate in the end plays the most integral role in the demise of Romeo and Juliet, because it is responsible for the crucial miscommunication and the mistimed actions both Romeo and Juliet take.

Part 2 Textual support to illustrate your answer:

Support #1 Romeo, Romeo, Romeo! Here’s drink. I drink to thee. Lines: (4.3. 59-60) Explain how this textual evidence supports your answer. This first example stated above, illustrates the scene when Juliet drinks the vial (sleeping potion) to avoid her marriage ceremony between Paris. Consequently, there is a marriage that day which apparently forces Juliet one way or another to drink the potion. Without notifying Romeo, this unfortunate fate later brings the two couples to misunderstand and each other and die. The series of events such as the marriage are examples of unlucky mistimed fate that forces Juliet to take such actions.

Support #2 “Thus with a kiss, I die” Lines: (5.3.120) Explain how this textual evidence supports your answer. This line depicts a crucial moment in the book. After Romeo subsequently misunderstands that Juliet is sleeping waiting for him to come; he thinks that she is dead. This miscommunication leads to Romeo thinking that Juliet is dead, and fate brings these characters together for something, not for love, But for a different purpose as Romeo dies’ thinking his love is also dead.

Support #3 “Thy husband in thy bosom there lies dead” Lines: (5.3.160) How does this section support your answer? After a series of mistimed actions as well as miscommunication between the two lovers (Romeo and Juliet), Juliet regrets taking the potion that killed Romeo, and therefore is left heartbroken. Because it is Juliet who took the potion that lead to Romeos death, she kills herself and has a indirect reason to why Romeo is dead. This subsequently results in the death of ‘both’ couples as fate represented itself to be the eventual killing potion to Romeo and Juliet.