Examine the importance and effectiveness of act 3 scene 1 considering the significance in terms of plot, character, theme and dramatic impotence.

Act three scene one, is a scene the effects of which form the bases for the rest of the play. It's when things start to transform for Romeo and Juliet and things start to get worse, putting a strain on their relationship and their families. The scene is very dramatic in terms of what happens in the scene but also that effect that the proceedings have on the remainder of the play. The scene starts …

…ere it be out." Shakespeare shows the audience that Mercutio is not scared of Tybalt, this is shown as Mercutio says that Tybalt had better draw his sword quickly otherwise he would cut off Tybalt's ears before the sword is out. This use of language, which plants fantastic imagery in the audience's mind helps to build up the tension in the scene. This is another factor, making this scene a turning point in the play.