Don’t re-tell the story. Presume the reader knows the play reasonably well.
Use higher level vocab. Words like ‘big’, ‘bad’, ‘good’ etc will not do!
Do not abbreviate words like ‘They’re’ or ‘should’ve’. It lowers the formality of the essay.
Spellings. Get the characters’ names right. And Shakespeare’s!
If relevant to what you’re saying, refer to the film versions. These are performances and should help with talking about ‘theatricality’ or staging (even if it is on a screen).
Incorporate quotes into sentences. Even ‘Romeo says, ‘O…’ is better that a sentence that is simply a quote.
For the conclusion: sum up your main points; possibly give your own opinion;
say why 3:1 is an important scene and how it begins the tragic chain of events; perhaps add how the audience view Romeo by the end of the scene.
