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Explain how Act 3 Scene 5 is the key turning point of the play

Act 3 Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet are a key turning point in the play, which affects the two tragic lover’s fate. The series of events occurred in this scene had lead to their death. Juliet was furious about their parents’ decision to wed someone else and also annoyed by the nurse’s betrayal. It encouraged her into decision that led to unfortunate endings.

The scene begins with Romeo on his escape to Mantua, far away from Verona. Juliet was left in a depressed mood, when Lady Capulet entered. Lady Capulet miss understood her daughter’s emotions, and her cold words deeply hurt her feelings for Romeo.

“Well, girl, thou weep’st not so much for his death, as that the villain lives which slaughter’d him.” (Line 88)

Juliet acted to agree with her mother’s thoughts, while still mournful for her cousin and Romeo. Later, her mother brings her news she thought Juliet might like to hear, to marry her to Count Paris. Juliet was upset by her mother’s decision, and replied surprisingly, which angered her father.

“I pray you, tell my lord and father, madam, I will not marry yet; and, when I do, I swear it shall be Romeo, whom you know I hate, rather than Paris. These are news indeed! ” (Line 120)

Her father’s entry had an important affected in the future plots. He was first sad about her daughter’s grief, until later understood her denial to be wed. He was surprised and irritated by her daughter, who was not thankful to his offer. He does not understand why her daughter are so naïve about the decision she makes, giving away an opportunity to wed a successful young man. He poisons her with cruel words, and force Juliet in no choice but tears.

“How? Will she none? Doth she not give us thanks? Is she not proud? Doth she not count her bless’d? Unworthy as she is, that we have wrought so worthy a gentleman to be her bride? ” (Line 142)

Capulet continues with his angry words and he said...