Elizabethan (R&J) Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
contrast
A
- Colours between Capulets and Montagues
- Romeo: sad at the start, happy in the middle, sad at the end
- Nurse is happy when waking Juliet but screams when she finds her dead
2
Q
emphasis
A
- Lights on Paris (draw attention to him)
- R&J at the front in dance number and the ensemble at the back in slow motion (their relationship)
3
Q
rhythm
A
- Romeo had a fast pace with his talking
- Comedic timing of Mercutio
4
Q
movement
A
- Large gestures (Mercutio and Benvolio and the other guy Balthasar when drunk)
- Bollywood
- Jumping between platforms (sword fight with Mercutio and Tybalt)
5
Q
cohesion
A
- Between the styles of costume (Indian and Elizabethan)
- Cohesion between Indian conventions and story of Romeo and Juliet: star crossed lovers, disapproving parents, family ties, dramatic reversals of fortune, and convenient coincidences
6
Q
variation
A
- Used outdoor space in a park instead of a semi-outdoor theatre
