Tuesday, March 15, 2016
R & J: Post 1 (Due by 3/17 7pm & 10pm)
1. Act I, scene i: When the play opens, Sampson and Gregory, two servants of the house of Capulet, are walking along the public streets armed with with swords and bucklers; later, the Lords of the Houses of Montague and Capulet enter their servants' melee, although they never actually come to blows. What kind of an atmosphere do these and other such details convey to an attentive audience?
2. What are some other popular rivals that remind you of the Montagues and Capulets?
(Answer each question, and respond to at least one classmate.)
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1. The atmosphere this conveys to an audience is that of tension. It's represents how both houses have tension and both houses hate each other, but they don't do anything about it. Neither house wants to fight first, but both will if they get the chance. He wants to make it show how hard it would to have a relationship in the midst of this tension.
ReplyDelete2. The gangs from outsiders, The Greasers and The Socics.
-Haley
I agree, but Tybalt wants to start something with the Montagues reguardless of consequences.
Delete-Aissa
I disagree with how you said that they hated eachother but they wouldn't do anything about it. I think they want to fight but they don't want to get punished or banished like Aissa said. I think they would battle if they had an private place to do so.
Delete-Hannah Blankenship
1. It creates an atmosphere of tension and pressure. They show that the Montagues and Capulets want to prove themselves by fighting but can't because of their fear of being put to death or banished from the city. Other details show this, like the party that Romeo snuck in and Tybalt wanted to fight him but Capulet broke them up. It showed the audience how serious this rivalry is. Later in the story it will show just how dangerous R&J's love is.
ReplyDelete2. The gang rivalry today, the Bloods and Crips
-Aissa
I like how you introduced Romeo and Juliets love into this point. I agree that it sets the tone for their love.
DeleteI agree with the kind of atmosphere created, and how it relates with R & J's forbidden love. It really adds to the drama and plot of the play, doesn't it?
Delete1. I feel like the opening shows almost a theme of stupidity and arrogance between the two groups. They have to prove themselves "manly" and fight even when no one provoked then to start it. The fight introduces the conflict that is probably going to happen throughout the play.
ReplyDelete2. I know that Haley already said this, but the first thing that really popped into my head was the greasers and the socics from The Outsiders
How do you think Shakespeare is introducing gender roles here?
DeleteThe atmosphere conveys that the two groups have a long standing rivalry and hate eachother but the prince stopped their fight because the city controls them in a way.
ReplyDeleteSome rivalries that are similar to this are...
-Lucas vs. Carrington students
- Duke vs. Unc fans
-Trump vs. Hilary supporters (protesters actually fought the other day)
~Hannah Blankenship
That's funny, I thought about all of those rivalries too!
DeleteI totally agree with the Trump vs. Hilary supporters.
Delete-Haley
1) The atmosphere is one of hostility and grudges that won't be forgotten. The rivalry between the Capulets and Montagues is very old but very relevant. "From ancient grudge break to new mutiny. (Prologue, line 3) It captures the audience, making them think, "this is gonna be good."
ReplyDelete2) Some rivalries I think of are:
- Democrats & Republicans
- Florida Gators & Georgia Bulldogs (my cousin just graduated from Georgia)
- Hatfields & McCoys (don't some of them kill some of their rivals?)
- Also, Lucas & Carrington
Excellent!
DeleteThe Hatfield and McCoy feud killed or ruined over twenty people. Plus a Hatfield and a McCoy fell in love and ran away together despite family rivalries. Remind you of a certain play?
DeleteHmmm...
DeleteSounds familiar...
Grace's comment:
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1.The atmosphere that was conveyed in Act 1 scene i is hostile, unwelcoming and tense. This is a result of two now known families that have an immense rivalry. Even though the two families clash they don't try to fight which would prove that the victor is superior family. This atmosphere is broken up by Prince Escalus.
2. Maverick and Iceman ( Top Gun)
Batman and superman ( Batman vs Superman)
Ironman and Captain America (Civil War)
Tom and Jerry ( Tom and Jerry)
Ferris Bueller and the principle ( Ferris Bueller's day off)
@Hannah. Those are really good. I especially like the Trump vs. Hillary
-Grace
I think it creates suspense and shows tension between the two, and that there is a tense rivalry. I think that it sets the story up by pulling the audience in.
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of Duke and Carolina.
I think it right off the bat shows the rivalry between the two families. That even their servenrs were arguing. Therefore it shows a strong tension between all the actors which affects the audience because it makes them wonder what will happen next. For me personally it creates questions like "who will win?". If the play started any other way I don't think the audience would be able to understand the full effect of the rivalry.
ReplyDeleteI think of sports team rivalry's; especially Duke & Carolina because before the game everyone is talking about his their team is so much better.
@aissa - I liked your response to #1 because it was well detailed and you even thought deeper by saying it could foreshadow Romeo & Juliet's love.
-Ashlyn
1.The opening scene creates a sense of intense hatred between the two houses. Though Tybalt seems prone to violence while Benvolio seems more of a scholar. We get a sense of how deep a rift is between the Montagues and Capulets which will be an important part of the plot. It gives us the problem in the classic love story.
ReplyDelete2. The Hatfield and McCoys
Tom and Jerry
Sherlock and Moriarty
(Sorry this is late but I just got home)