The climax of a play is its most intensely emotional moment, when we know how the conflict will end. In a tragedy it is that moment when we feel overcome with horror, sadness, fear or regret. The climax of Shakespeare's plays always comes in the final act

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when in this act would you say the climax of this play takes place? What were your feelings at this moment ?

Asked by Sara L #446013 on 6/5/2015 7:04 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/5/2015 10:41 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 6/5/2015 10:41 AM

The climax of this play takes place in Act V, Scene III, when the two lovers simultaneously take their own lives in the tomb.

Romeo and Juliet