Examples Of Metaphors In Romeo And Juliet

Literary Devices Essay The author William Shakespeare wrote the play Romeo and Juliet for people’s entertainment having to compete with several other types of entertainment. In the play Romeo And Juliet by William Shakespeare he includes metaphors and puns to enhance the reader's experience. Specifically, metaphors provide an explanation for Romeo and Juliet’s relationship while puns provide comic relief in a stressful situation. A modern day film called One Tree Hill relates to Romeo and Juliet in the way lovers cannot see each other . William Shakespeare included metaphors in his play Romeo And Juliet to explain the relationship between Romeo and Juliet while enhancing the reader's experience. When Romeo comes to the Capulet ball he immediately notices Juliet and her beauty. When Romeo first sees Juliet he already lets her know his love for her, “If I profane with my unworthiest hand this holy shrine, the gentle sin is this: My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand to smooth that rough touch with my tender kiss” (1.5.104-107). Romeo compares himself to Pilgrims and the way Pilgrims worship a holy shrine, saying how much he worships Juliet. This lets the audience know how to should appreciate any lover but not go to the extent of worshipping them. When the Capulet ball ends, Romeo sneakingly goes into Juliet's garden. After talking for a little bit they say, “Fly no farther than a wanton’s bird../ I would I were thy bird”( 2.2.190-200). Romeo states he never wants to leave Juliet's side

Metaphors clearly describe Romeo and Juliet's relationship while puns offer comic relief to stressful situations. Modern day films for example One Tree Hill relate to Shakespeare's play in the way that two lovers cannot see one another. The characters Nate and Haley publicly cannot see each other in One Tree Hill similar to the characters Romeo and