conflict/violence/death

Question 1

thesis for conflict/violence

Answer 1

In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare uses conflict and violence to critique the destructive nature of society and the impulsive, unchecked emotions that fuel them, ultimately illustrating how these forces lead to irreversible tragedy and the senseless deaths of the play’s eponymous characters.

Question 2

thesis for death

Answer 2

In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare uses the inevitable deaths of several key characters and the tragic nature of the play to criticize the destructive conflicts that plagued Shakespearean society. Through the portrayal of these fatal consequences, Shakespeare aims to dissuade his audience from engaging in reckless violence and senseless feuds.

Question 3

essay plans for both?

Answer 3

At the beginning of the play, Shakespeare uses Prince Escalus as a mouthpiece to condemn the senseless violence plaguing Verona and to warn of its fatal consequences.

As the play progresses, Shakespeare uses the deaths of Tybalt and Mercutio to challenge the violence-driven honour culture and urge his audience to reconsider the cost of pride and retaliation.

Towards the end of the play, Shakespeare presents Juliet’s death as a secondary consequence of the ongoing conflict, ultimately using her tragedy to criticise the deep-rooted culture of violence in society.

Question 4

quote 1 and 2

Answer 4

throw your mistempered weapons

bred of an airy word

Question 5

quote 3 and 4

Answer 5

your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace

o calm, dishonourable, vile submission

Question 6

quote 5 and 6

Answer 6

a plague o’ both your houses

away to heaven, respective lenity

Question 7

quote 7 and 8

Answer 7

my dearest cousin and my dearer lord

if all else fail, myself have power to die

Question 8

quote 9

Answer 8

O happy dagger!