... acknowledging the poetry and symbolism within, and thus the poetic and symbolic nature of the play. In order to do this audiences must then pay careful attention to literary and dramatic devices such as language, imagery, settings and characterisations. After such consideration, the historical ... hell, Must, like a whore, unpack my heart with words. Here, audiences may experience a great sense of compassion and understanding, and thus align themselves with Hamlet. Throughout this Act II soliloquy, audiences become further aware of the tragic flaw in our hero. "O, what a rogue and peasa...

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... creates dramatic tension as the audience may think Juliet is going mad because previously Shakespeare portrayed Juliet as being such a gentle, innocent, obedient young character and now here she is ranting and raving on about how much she loves and cares for her love Romeo. Her behaviour is not that of a normal fourteen year old. Her soliloquy is based around darkness and her ... cravings for Romeo: 'With thy black mantle, till strange love grow bold.' This adds to the dramatic tension of the audience because they can see how strangely and unpredictable Juliet's behaviour is now, they w...

• Word Count: 4397
• Approx Pages: 18
• Grade Level: High School

... creates dramatic tension as the audience may think Juliet is going mad because previously Shakespeare portrayed Juliet as being such a gentle, innocent, obedient young character and now here she is ranting and raving on about how much she loves and cares for her love Romeo. Her behaviour is not that of a normal fourteen year old. Her soliloquy is based around darkness and her ... cravings for Romeo: 'With thy black mantle, till strange love grow bold.' This adds to the dramatic tension of the audience because they can see how strangely and unpredictable Juliet's behaviour is now, they w...

• Word Count: 4397
• Approx Pages: 18
• Grade Level: High School