After Death Scenes Analysis

My one transition in the play happens after my death, during Act 3, Scene 2. At this point, Mercutio
and I are lying at opposite ends of the stage where we have been killed. The transition involves
moving the blocks from centre stage to the area of the stage closest to the backstage or where we
exit to the dressing room.

We both arrive as the music begins to kick in and Juliet has finished her last line. The lighting
changes, the overall stage gets lighter - so that we are more visible. As we both arise to our feet we
notice one another across stage and make our way towards the centre. My actors gaze is locked to
Mercutio at this point, and my face shows expressions of confusion. The gestures I use as I get off
the floor, are my hands grabs my neck, to mark the method of my murder; I had my throat cut.

Once, Mercutio and I have made our way to centre stage, we stand still for a few seconds - to show
puzzlement. The audience, nor I nor Mercutio know what’s happened. After a few seconds, Mercutio
proceeds to jab me in a jovial, game like fashion. From here, I jump over the blocks and chase her
round with and innocent, child like quality. Are stories have been told. We have fulfilled our part in
the fate that is Romeo and Juliet’s ultimate death.

After some chasing and playing, we grab each end of the the first block and take it to the correct
place. During this lifting of the block, we tug and forth in opposite directions as if we are competing
with one another like siblings. Whilst carrying the block, I chant mild insults at Mercutio as I am
taunting her. We proceed to do the same with the second block. It as if, now that we are dead, we
care not for the feud.

Finally, now the blocks have been placed, Friar Lawrence makes his way on stage. So Mercutio and I,
aim our jovial gestures at them, in a spooky, goofy manner. As we take our exit, we are running and
jumping like children. Just before we pass Romeo, we pull a silly face at him for more audience
clarity that we are happy as we are now. After our exit, Romeo’s first line is “you look like you’ve
seen a ghost” - this fits perfectly with the given circumstances.

My last appearance on stage is during Juliet’s monologue in Act 4 Scene 3. I walk on stage with the
fates at the other three corners and proceed to walk the four sides of the stage, every time Juliet
begins to talk.