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Why does peter tell the musicians to play hearts ease after he finds out that Juliet is dead?
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Peter instructs the musicians to play "heart's ease" because he believes it will bring comfort and solace to the somber moment. The music is meant to provide a sense of peace and respite amidst the tragedy of Juliet's death, offering a brief moment of calm in the mourning process.
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What characters do not speak in in verse in romeo and Juliet?
Peter and the musicians.
What is Comic relief in Shakespeare's romeo and Juliet?
peter and the musicians exchange insults and pums
What tune did peter request the musicians to play?
Peter the Capulet servant asked the musicians to play a happy tune to ease his heavy heart. The musician refuse his request saying it would be inappropriate when the house was in mourning for Juliet.
In Romeo and Juliet how do musicians get paid?
In Romeo and Juliet, musicians typically get paid by being hired to perform at events, such as parties or weddings. They may also receive tips or donations from those attending their performances. Additionally, some musicians may have patrons who provide financial support in exchange for their music.
Why was peter and the musicians considered comic relief in romeo and Juliet?
Peter jokes with the musicians in Act 4 Scene 5. The jokes were probably funny then, but seem pretty lame now. We know it was intended to be comic relief because in one early printing of the play, the actor's name Kempe (Will Kempe, the comedian) is inserted instead of the character's name Peter.
Who is the servant to Juliet nurse?
We see a lot of the Capulet servants, including Juliet's nurse, Peter, the illiterate servant with the guestlist for the party, some musicians, and Sampson and Gregory, notorious thumb biters. On the other side we have Abram and Romeo's personal servant Balthazar. Other servants as extras are implied.
What is peter's origin in romeo and Juliet?
There is not a character named Peter in Romeo & Juliet; however, the composer of Romeo & Juliet is Peter Tchaikovsky. He was born in Votkinsk, Russia 7 May 1840.
What is happening in this brief scene romeo and Juliet act 4 scene 4?
It is actually not that brief, being much longer than the scene that precedes it. But this is the scene when Paris arrives for his wedding and finds that, earlier in the scene, his bride-to-be has been found dead in her bed. As you might imagine, much wailing and gnashing of teeth ensues. The comic servant Peter comes on at the end and lightens the scene a bit by talking lightheartedly to the musicians hired for the wedding.
What has the author Peter Gambaccini written?
Peter Gambaccini has written: 'Billy Joel' -- subject(s): Rock musicians, Musicians, Biography 'Photographers Assistant'
Why do you think Shakespeare ends Act 4 of Romeo and Juliet with the musicians?
Comic relief. It gave Will Kemp, the actor who played Peter and a famous comedian, the chance to do some funny stuff and relieve the tension caused by all the Capulets, plus Paris and the Nurse, moaning and groaning about Juliet's death
What tune did Peter tell the musicians to play?
Heart's Ease
What musicians were born on May 31?
Peter Yarrow and Wesley Willis.
