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ROMEO Tut, I have lost myself; I am not here; This is not Romeo, he's some other where. BENVOLIO Tell me in sadness, who is that you love. ROMEO What, shall I groan and tell thee? BENVOLIO Groan! why, no. But sadly tell me who. ROMEO Bid a sick man in sadness make his will: Ah, word ill urged to one that is so ill! In sadness, cousin, I do love ...
Scene Prologue. Modern English: Our play is set in the lovely city of Verona, in northern Italy, where a long standing feud between two families of equal nobility once again breaks out into bloody violence. It will take the unfortunate and pitiful death of two young lovers, one from each family, to finally bring an end to their parents’ hatred.
Jun 6, 2023 · Romeo and Juliet. Learn more about the play, its language, and its history from the experts behind our edition. About Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet An introduction to the plot, themes, and characters in the play. Reading Shakespeare’s Language A guide for understanding Shakespeare’s words, sentences, and wordplay. An Introduction to This ...
Quick answer: Iambic pentameter is used in the prologue of Romeo and Juliet to signal the importance of this speech and to place emphasis on the most important words in it. PDF Share.
Chorus. Now old desire doth in his death-bed lie, And young affection gapes to be his heir; That fair for which love groan'd for and would die, With tender Juliet match'd, is now not fair. Now Romeo is beloved and loves again, Alike betwitched by the charm of looks, But to his foe supposed he must complain,
The prologue which opens Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet provides a brief exposition of the play. The Chorus tells the audience that the play is set in Verona, Italy, and that the plot involves ...
The mood in the Prologue of Romeo and Juliet is ominous. The third line of the Prologue refers to a "new mutiny" that has developed in Verona that will lead to "civil blood," meaning that citizens ...
