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Romeo & Juliet Sign and signified

Bekk Thomas 

The capulets black clothing - Their black clothes show us that they are the bad guys and suggests death, violence and danger.

The bright coloured clothing - These show the good guys and the difference between the two gangs. This also shows innocence and care free.

The religious crosses - This shows the regions side and someone's status in this scene. Also shows his confidence and his beliefs.

Tybalt refuses handshake - When he refuses Romeos handshake it shows us that he rejects Romeo as he is a Montague and he believes he needs to hate them.

The weather change when the storm begins - This is foreshadowing the tragedy. Showing the change in mood and the pain.

'Tis a scratch' - This shows him stood on stage 'acting' trying to believe the cut isn't bad.

The use of guns - The guns convey violence, crime, death, gangs and care free.

Spitting - This is shown as an insult or dislike towards the Montagues. Also an act of rivalry.

The theatre ruins - Informs us the capulets want to put on a show which suggests they want attention and they think there better.

The cat hiss - Tybalt's cat hiss to the child shows an insult towards everyone there; power over the Montagues and comes across scary for the people on the beach.

Blood - All the blood shows danger, pain, violence and hate.

Increasing music and Drumroll - Building up to the tragedy.