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In the play ‘Romeo and Juliet’, which was written by William Shakespeare, fate plays a vital role as an amazing number of unlucky events happen to Romeo. By analysing the key themes, character dialogue and the structure of the play, I hope to find out to what extent Romeo is a victim of fate. In…

A bitter feud arguably creates yet another quarrel between the Montague and Capulet families in Shakespeare’s infamous opening to the play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ yet through all this violence two young, star-crossed lovers meet to start a loving journey which eventually leads to their tragic demise whilst experiencing the prominent themes of the play: Tragedy,…

The play is about two young people who fall madly in love at first sight. Although there is a slight conflict, in which their families are great enemies. Romeo to whom belonged to the Montague family and Juliet to the Capulet family. They secretly get married. Then trudged strikes, when both Romeo and Juliet die….

At the beginning of “Romeo and Juliet” there is a fierce fight between the Montagues and the Capulets .The intensity of the fight persuades lord Capulet to throw a Masquerade party. Romeo takes advantage of this occasion and decides to gate crash the party with his friends (Mercutio and Benvolio). Romeo goes to catch a…

An Inspector Calls is one of the most famous and well respected plays ever written. It was written by JB Priestley in 1945, although it was actually set in 1912. The play is about a pretentious, upper class family called the Birlings, who are presented at first to have a lack of respect for other people’s…

After discussion with those involved in the production of ‘An Inspector Calls’, I have decided to offer you the leading female role, that of Sheila Birling. The role is very challenging one and I would like to give you some idea of the play and Sheila Birlings part in it. The play is set in 1912…

In Act 1 Scene 5 there is a sense of excitement and romance but also an undercurrent of danger. Where and how are these moods created? How do they affect the audience’s feelings about the characters at this point in the play? How does this scene point towards later events in the play? Act 1…

J. B Priestley’s purpose of the play is to make people question themselves both the audience and the characters; are we too self-satisfied and wrapped up in are own lives so much so we do not care for others? The characters that question themselves the most and learn their lesson are the younger Birlings, Sheila…

If I had been asked to produce Act 2 Scene 5. I would use light, sound and scenery. This is essay is to show how I would set it out. The scenery will show where each character is standing in the play. The play is set in the 1600’s. The scenery will be in the…

Malvolio was a very important member in Olivia’s household. Being the steward he was responsible for a lot of things in the house. He was a conscientious and efficient steward who Olivia cared much about. ” I would not have him miscarry for the half of my dowry ” ( Act 3, Scene 4, Line…