Romeo & Juliet
Juliet is ruled by her heart rather than her head. How does this create tension throughout the play and especially in Act Three Scene Five? Why is Act Three Scene Five important in forcing the rest of the play to its conclusions?

William Shakespeare’s adaptation of the famous tragedy ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is one of the most famous plays ever to be written. Although based in 16th Century Verona, many ideas and characterisations are still found familiar within today’s society. The concept of rivalry and forbidden love is the main theme of the play and can be recognised outmost from the opening scene.

The main characters - Romeo and Juliet - are from separate families. The Capulets, of whom Juliet belongs to, are at unmitigated rivalry with the Montagues – Romeo’s family. Through inauspicious chance, Romeo and Juliet meet and fall instantly in love. Their bond must be kept secret, or else will result in terrible circumstances. Juliet – barely older than a child – is in deep infatuation, therefore causing the implications of her romance to subside her attention. Although Romeo realises the impending dangers more than Juliet, he is still unwilling to take action over the relationship. Both only want...