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Prompt: Analyze the dramatic conflict in the excerpt Beneath the Moonlight, where two young lovers solemnly vow
Part 1: Outlining the analysis of dramatic conflict in the passage Beneath the Moonlight, where two young lovers solemnly vow amidst familial strife
Section 2: Sample Essay Analyzing Dramatic Conflict in the Excerpt Under the Twin Moon Young Couple Pledge
Sample Work:
The excerpt Love and Hatred excerpt part 2, grade 2 of the famous tragedy Romeo and Juliet contains the beauties of true love, surpassing all barriers of hatred, all constraints of the Middle Ages, instead is the color of the Renaissance, praising love of the couple, longing for freedom, happiness. The success of that play also comes from the way Shakespeare constructs dramatic situations with conflict, torn conflicts, and here it is love and hatred as the title suggests for the excerpt.
Firstly, let's recount the serendipitous encounter of the young couple, Romeo, feeling melancholic due to unrequited love, followed his friend to the Capulet's grand feast. Here, he immediately fell head over heels for Juliet, who had just turned 14, and there seemed to be a connection between their young hearts. Juliet, too, was captivated by him, though she knew not whence he came. Thus, love came naturally, willingly, as the call of the heart, both unaware of what hatred entails, solely focused on the initial stirrings of the soul as they gazed deeply into each other's eyes.
The initial sparks of conflict stem from Romeo's infatuation; after meeting Juliet, he hurried back to her house that very night, longing to express his feelings. Their intense love obliterated all reservations about the towering stone walls, about the enmity between their families. Romeo climbed those walls, awaiting a glimpse of his beloved. With eloquent words, he extolled Juliet, seemingly monologuing while Juliet stood nearby, pondering. Her concerns revolved around his lineage, hesitating to let love flourish. Juliet loved Romeo, yet she wished he would forsake his name, or pledge his love, and she would follow. Love indeed drives one to extremes, not folly, but the sole option in their medieval context, to let love thrive. Romeo hesitated, pondering family, love, and hatred. Yet Juliet's persuasive words, 'Your name is my only enemy,' rendered his name insignificant, exchangeable for her love, a daunting prospect, isn't it?
The private dialogue of the two lovers concludes, time for them to face each other, bare their hearts, escalating their conflict further. Romeo speaks, confessing his lineage, loving Juliet to the point of loathing his own name, wishing to shed it. His words are genuine, expressing his truest feelings. Yet, facing him, Juliet turns cold, concealing her emotions due to family enmity. However, her concern for him shines through, her words like warnings, veiled with apprehension for the young man. Romeo reassures her, love will conquer all, even threats to life. Love's wings will carry him here unhindered. Yet, it's her gaze that torments him; only her tender look erases all fear and danger.
The brief excerpt portrays the fervor, the deep love of the couple for each other, a love so intense, transcending all conflicts from their families. Love makes trivial their surnames. Stone walls? Romeo will climb them nonetheless. Hatred? No match for the icy indifference in Juliet's beautiful eyes. They're ready to discard all, shed all constraints for each other, with a love so pure and noble.
