Shakespeare’s climactic scene of a public fight between Romeo and Tybalt creates a plot twist for audiences The workbook is structured by character and theme, ensuring that students are focused on the areas they will be tested on in their exam By using the form of a sonnet , traditionally a love poem, to introduce the feuding families Shakespeare shows a close connection between conflict, honour and love Juliet’s s oliloquy is spoken alone, making this scene dramatic and highlighting its serious themes This challenges Elizabethan perspectives on family honour, related to the religious battles at the time and the p atriarchal h ierarchy

Mercutio, neither a Montague nor a Capulet, is killed in the feud, alluding to the deaths of innocent bystanders in the name of family honourIt’s strange, therefore, how similar the two families appear. Both high status, with children around the same age and a huge retinue of servants and allies. You’ll notice that many of the quotations shown in this guide can cover multiple themes and characters. This is a good way to work efficiently. Memorise quotations that you can apply to a number of different questions to limit how many quotations you actually have to learn (which I’m sure you’ll agree is good news!) Act 3, scene 5 Romeo and Juliet separate at the first light of day. Almost immediately her mother comes to announce that Juliet must marry Paris. When Juliet refuses, her father becomes enraged and vows to put her out on the streets. The Nurse recommends that Juliet forget the banished Romeo and regard Paris as a more desirable husband. Juliet is secretly outraged at the Nurse’s advice and decides to seek Friar Lawrence’s help.

Shakespeare shows us conflict within a family as Capulet tries to persuade Juliet – more and more forcefully – to marry Paris. Audiences are introduced to Romeo as a character who understands the connections between love and hateIn this Text Guide, we’ve explained everything students need to know to write smashing essays about Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet - and it’s fully up-to-date for all major GCSE English exam boards! What’s more, there's a free Online Edition with even more activities — ideal if you’re on the move. Act 3, scene 4 Paris again approaches Capulet about marrying Juliet. Capulet, saying that Juliet will do as she is told, promises Paris that she will marry him in three days. It could likely refer to the disruptions of Elizabethan life by contagious diseases, mentioned later in the play Each unit includes a knowledge recap plus a range of activities to help students to explore the play in detail and create their own personalised revision notes

Codes are used to transfer access provisions to other users. School customers will be given Codes on printed vouchers so they can provide students with access to titles. Shakespeare also explores other types of love. He presents: the bond between friends with Romeo and Mercutio; family ties, particularly when Romeo declares his love even for Tybalt; and caring relationships like Romeo with the Friar and Juliet with the Nurse. Please refer to this Agreement before adding more titles to your CGP Online Editions account (Your Account). 1. LicenceIf you become aware of any unauthorised use of Your Account, you must notify us immediately. 5. Termination Given this patriarchal society, Juliet, in particular, shows her strong individual character in standing up to her father’s wish for her to marry Paris. As Elizabethans held their family name in high esteem, here, Juliet is attempting to overthrow the s tatus quo The chorus tells audiences that something the town is holding on to from the past will lead to the spilling of blood By using the CGP Online Edition and its Online Extras you agree to be bound by the full Terms and Conditions. Users of CGP Online Editions

Fate has a very interesting role in Romeo and Juliet. Various characters refer to fate guiding their lives. The “ancient grudge” remains unknown throughout the play, suggesting the families do not know the real reason for their f eud This scene, focusing on Romeo’s heartbreak, juxtaposes the preceding fight scene, showing love and hate side by sideMercutio’s curse comes true at the end of the play when a plague prevents the friar’s important message from getting to Romeo Act 5, scene 1 Romeo’s man, Balthasar, arrives in Mantua with news of Juliet’s death. Romeo sends him to hire horses for their immediate return to Verona. Romeo then buys poison so that he can join Juliet in death in the Capulets’ burial vault. This GCSE Revision Workbook provides an accessible and active way for students to revise, including a combination of knowledge recap and exam practice it targets the key skills and information that students need for exam success. Act 1, scene 1 A street fight breaks out between the Montagues and the Capulets, which is broken up by the ruler of Verona, Prince Escalus. He threatens the Montagues and Capulets with death if they fight again. A melancholy Romeo enters and is questioned by his cousin Benvolio, who learns that the cause of Romeo’s sadness is unrequited love.