Symbolisation of Roses

Rather than using paint for the bedroom scene, we decided to use Rose petals ( as this links back to the beginning suicide scene - handing of the Rose and Hero death). Originally when using the paint idea, each of us were going to have a different colour paint to symbolise a different emotion or aspect of the relationship e.g. Love, hate, anger, disappointment, betrayal etc. however, for ease and clarity we decided to use 5 love Hero's (red) and one death hero (black/dead petals).

For the final scene we had the idea of each hero passing Claudio a Rose, as he passes them (we will each be placed on a different step).  This is as though Hero is leading him to his death (roses are often placed on graves at funerals) Perhaps here we could use colour to symbolise the different emotions?

Research- colour meanings

Red Rose
Scottish poet Robert Burns didn’t compare his love to a red, red rose for nothing. Long associated with beauty and perfection, red roses are a time-honored way to say “I love you.” Whether it’s for a birthday, Valentine’s Day or just to express appreciation on any old day, there’s no better way than a bouquet of red roses to express your feelings.
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Pink Rose
right and beautiful to behold, but pink roses are also fabulously versatile when you have something important to say. A classic symbol of grace and elegance, the pink rose is often given as a token of admiration and appreciation. Whether they’re for your best friend, fiancée or ever-dependable cubicle mate, a pink rose bouquet will create a bright spot in a special someone’s day.
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White Rose
White roses are traditionally associated with marriages and new beginnings, but their quiet beauty has also made them a gesture of remembrance. When the occasion calls for reverence, whether stately or somber, a bouquet of white rose is a perfect way to say, “I’m thinking of you.”
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Orange Rose
With their blazing energy, orange roses are the wild child of the rose family. Whatever feelings you might be bubbling over with—enthusiasm, passion, gratitude—orange roses will get the message across with both oomph and elegance.
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Yellow Rose
When it comes to sending a joyful message, yellow roses are your best friend. In fact, yellow roses are a traditional symbol of friendship, so there you go. With their warm, sunny disposition, a bouquet of yellow roses tends to light up the room, making them a perfect way to say thanks, get well, congratulations or just, “Hey, thanks for being you.”
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-Red (Dark) Unconscious beauty

-Red (Single)"I Love You"

-Deep Burgundy Unconscious Beauty

-White Purity, Innocence, Silence, Secrecy, Reverence, Humility, Youthfulness,
"I am worthy of you", Heavenly

-White (Bridal) Happy love

-Pink Appreciation, "Thank you", Grace, Perfect Happiness, Admiration, Gentleness, "Please Believe Me"

- Dark Pink Appreciation, Gratitude, "Thank You"

-Light Pink Admiration, Sympathy, Gentleness, Grace, Gladness, Joy, Sweetness

-Yellow Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Delight, Promise of a new beginning, Welcome Back, Remember Me,  Jealousy,
"I care"

-Yellow with Red Tip Friendship, Falling in Love

-Orange Desire, Enthusiasm

-Red and White Given together, these signify unity

-Red and Yellow Jovial and Happy Feelings

-Peach Appreciation, Closing the deal, Let's get together, Sincerity, Gratitude

-Pale Peach Modesty

-Coral Desire

-Lavender Love at first sight, Enchantment

-Orange Enthusiasm, Desire, Fascination

-Black * Death, Farewell

-Blue * The unattainable, the impossible

-Single - any color Simplicity, Gratitude

-Red Rosebud Symbolic of purity and loveliness

-White Rosebud Symbolic of girlhood

-Thorn-less Rose "Love at first sight"

-Roses by the Numbers

A single rose of any color depicts utmost devotion
Two roses entwined together communicate "Marry me"
Six Roses signify a need to be loved or cherished
Eleven roses assure the recipient they are truly and deeply loved
Thirteen roses indicate a secret admirer

From looking at this chart we could use black roses (to symbolise death/farewell). Also the fact that 6 roses 'signify a need to be loved or cherished' suggests why hero is leading him to death- wants to be with him again. Or could suggest how the opposite- this love is non existent.