... intrigue with which the audience greet the first scene. Even the way that the lines are written in this opening scene highlight the anxious mood, and create dramatic tension. Shakespeare's writing is well known for long speeches and blank verse, so it is therefore unexpected when the opening scene ... the opening of the scene was built up towards the arrival of the ghost, the occurrence when it arrives, only provides more of a foreboding atmosphere and generates more anxiety. Horatio states, " in the gross and scope of my opinion, This bodes some strange eruption to our state."(1:1:71-7...

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... These portray certain aspects of the city, and of the feud. The speed of the clips, writing and music builds up a very tense and aggressive atmosphere. Just by watching the short "documentary" you can foresee things to come. I found it quite obvious that fight scenes and emotional climaxes were going to ... whole introduction I think was to indicate that the film had been modernised, to send the message that the film would be full of mixed emotions and the atmosphere would constantly change from good to bad, and to appeal to a modern audience. I think it was done very well. I think that...

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... words are said they flash up on screen in white on a black background which creates a sombre and intimidating atmosphere. The camera cuts between this and scenes of Verona Beach and is accompanied by dramatic music. The director appears to use this technique to create suspense and tension and to keep the viewer's attention. This scene is ironic as after "In fair Verona ... servants which the newspapers depict as "the third civil brawl". The brawl starts as an exchange of insults between the two families and thickens to include shooting and fire. The atmosphere is tense and full of suspe...

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• Grade Level: High School