We return to Act 5 Scene 3 again this week – the scene where the bodies continue to tumble… Last week we looked at Romeo, and how Shakespeare characterises him in the lead up to his death. This week we’re looking at the two other key moments in this scene: Juliet’s awakening and death; and the conclusion of this tragic tale...
Tag: the end
The End: Romeo
Oh, Romeo. Poor, melodramatic Romeo. He’s spent Act 5 Scene 1 screaming “I defy you, stars!” and finding a poison to kill himself with, and now he’s made it to the Capulet tomb to visit Juliet one last time...