With Reference to Themes, Characters, Language and Stagecraft, Explore the Ways That Shakespeare Makes Act 1 Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet Dramatically Effective.

Romeo and Juliet is a play about two young lovers who lose their lives due to their forbidden love. The major themes in this play include the contrast between love and hate and how the Capulet and Montague family rivalry prevents Romeo and Juliet from being together. The play also raises the issues of arranged marriage and love at first sight. Act 1 Scene 5 is central to these issues of the play as some key moments take place during this scene. In this scene Romeo and Juliet meet for the first time which is one of the crucial points. Also, in this scene Tybalt reveals his hatred and anger…