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Comparing Act 5 Scene 5 Of William Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

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Shakespeare was a well rounded playwright of his day. He spent his life under the arm of the queen and wrote one hundred and four sonnets, five poems and thirty seven plays. One of which was Romeo and Juliet. He did all of this with the education of an 8th ,grader of that time(Elizabethan). In Romeo and Juliet, monologue, aside and soliloquy, gave insight to many. First monologue further explains that specific situation with a long speech. For example in scene one act one, Prince further explains the family feud and how it is going to end detrimentally. He banned dueling and told the families whomever started the next fight would be killed,” your live shall pay the forfeit of the peace.”(1.1,90). In act five scene three, Romeo …show more content…

He drank from a veil of poison. He also talks about all of the terrible deaths that were accompany to their love. Secondly aside is usually a sentence longer explaining what they are thinking at that time. In act one, scene five, Romeo and Juliet meet at the capulet party, and kissed not knowing each other's names. After the party when everyone leaves, Romeo has an aside wondering who Juliet is and what her name is. Then in act two scene two, Romeo listens to Juliet’s soliloquy on the balcony Romeo was below listening in to her private thoughts and decides whether he should speak to juliet of keep listening,” shall i hear more, or shall I speak at this?” (2.2,37) Lastly soliloquy lets the audience know what is happening and how they were feeling. It is usually a long speech to themselves. In act two, scene two, Juliet shows her sorrow for Romeo with a long speech. She loves him, but can’t have him because of their names. She further explains her love for him and wishes he’d change his name so they could be together forever,” Deny thy father and refuse thy name.”( 2.2,34). lastly in act two scene three, friar Lawrence further conveys his love for the world with a

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