Examples Of Personification In Romeo And Juliet

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Imagine two young adolescents dying for each other after only having met 4 days before. Romeo and Juliet is one of William Shakespeare’s most well-known romance plays, written between 1591-1595. This play follows the love-struck lovers from the moment they laid eyes on each other, until they meet their tragic demise. Despite the fact that their relationship is non-existent due to their families abhorrence of Romeo and Juliet falling in love, there were other rash factors that led them to their untimely death. The play’s final act depicts the couple sacrificing themselves for each other as the pain of living without each other would bring them crashing down in regrets, in spite of the fact that they were innocent, virtuous, teenagers who …show more content…

Shakespeare uses the literary devices of personification, simile, and metaphor to express the message that romantic love can lead to tragic consequences when it is rushed and lacks thought. To begin, Shakespeare uses examples of personification to help show that when love is rushed, it can lead to negative consequences. Shakespeare also uses examples of similes to show that romantic love–when not thought out–can lead to tragedies. To start, a simile is used when explaining how love can feel. When Romeo and Mercutio are on their way to the Capulet party, Mercutio says to him, “Too rude, too boisterous, and it pricks like a thorn.” (I.iv.23-24). Knowing love can be so gentle and soft, and yet is able to puncture a wound and hurt so much. Romeo was willing to risk his own life for Juliet, despite knowing that the consequences between them and their family feud will damage …show more content…

This is why it is important that people take the time to consider their emotions. “But soft, what light through the yonder window breaks?” and “It is the east, and Juliet is the sun”. (2.2.2–3) In this metaphor provided by so called “lovestruck” Romeo prompts in front of Juliet's balcony, "It is the east, and Juliet is the sun," Romeo begins, referring to his beloved Juliet. Along these lines, Romeo has developed his metaphor through personification. He creates the illusion that the moon is a woman who is "sick and pale with grief," as if he envies her radiant beauty, despite the fact that no one can prevent or force love. "There are forty ducats. Let me have a dram of poison". (5.1.62-64) Unfortunately, Romeo is madly in love with Juliet, and when he finds out she's dead, he can't bear the thought of living without her. Nonetheless, Juliet may still be alive because they were both victims of their families' feud. Resulting in his suicide. “They stumbling and fleeing." This is a contemporary quotation. They both claim that the wise take their time falling in love, whereas the youngsters fall in love quickly. When someone rushes into love, it means they haven't considered whether their feelings are genuine love or just a passing fancy. Back in their day it was common for young adolescents to marry early, even though they got married behind their parents back without letting