Examples Of Figurative Language In Romeo And Juliet

Shakespeare creates a strong connection between the audience and the characters in the play through his usage of literary elements that creates the young teenage love story of Romeo and Juliet. “With love’s light wings did I o’erperch these walls, for stony limits cannot hold love out, and what love can do, that dares love attempt. Therefore thy kinsmen are no stop to me.” (Shakespeare 2.2.71-74) This is Romeo’s speech to Juliet when he says that he has trespassed onto her property without being seen by anyone because of his love for her. This sentence uses figurative language which is one of the literary devices Shakespeare uses in his writing. “My only love sprung from my only hate! Too early seen unknown, and comprehended too late! Prodigious

“Well, think of marriage now. Younger than you Here in Verona, ladies of esteem, Are made already mothers. By my count I was your mother much upon these years That you are now a maid. Thus, then, in brief: The valiant Paris seeks you for his love.” (Shakespeare 1.3.75-80) This quote demonstrates Lady Capulet’s high standards for Juliet’s future and goes into description about how Juliet needs to start to consider marriage. Lady Capulet compares it to her and her daughter which can help the audience understand Lady Capulet’s character and how she just expects Juliet to be just like her. “Hang thee, young baggage, disobedient wretch! I tell thee what: get thee to church o’ Thursday, or never after look me in the face. Speak not; reply not; do not answer me. My fingers itch.—Wife, we scarce thought us blessed…,” (Shakespeare 3.5.166-171) This quote explains the argument between Juliet and Lord Capulet when he demands Juliet to marry Paris even though Juliet doesn’t want to. This shows the audience a dramatic change in Capulet’s tone and how his relationship with Juliet has changed to demanding and