Danielle Matamba Matamba 1 Marryat NC English 1 8 February 2023 Analysis of Shakespeare’s Iconic Romeo and Juliet Balcony Scene The classic author, William Shakespeare, is well known for his usage of figurative language in his most famous tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. Many scholars consider Shakespeare the master of figurative language. In Romeo and Juliet, he uses different forms of figurative language to help create tension and add to the tragedy.
In the play they know that their families are against one another and they would not approve of them getting married, but out of selfishness they do. In the play the quote from act 1, scene 5 ,Juliet states,”My only
In the two excerpts, Act 1, Scene 5, and Act 5, Scene 3 of "Romeo and Juliet" written by William Shakespeare, Romeo expresses emotions of symbolism and personification to represent his undying passion for Juliet. For example, his interactions with Juliet in the two sections include heavy instances of imagery to show these feelings. In Act 1, Scene 5, on lines 100 and 101, Romeo states, "O then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do... They pray—grant thou, lest faith turn to despair. " Using the symbolic definitions of saints and prayers, Romeo expresses his great passion for Juliet.
In Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” the “playboy” character of Romeo utilizes figurative language, specifically hyperbole, to manipulate the young-minded Juliet into falling for him. One would use such exaggeration to make someone feel extra special about one’s self. It renders that person vulnerable. They are capable of reaching their desires through words and this concept would fittingly apply to love as well. There are many boys out there who would try and get with a cute girl and they all do this through language.
They never let her decide on her own. Juliet was somber from her parents forcing an unwanted marriage upon her. Lord and Lady Capulet decided that their daughter Juliet should be married now that she is 14 years old. Juliet, however, does not agree with what her parents are wanting. They wish for her to be with Paris; a kinsmen of Prince Escalus.
Why did Romeo and Juliet’s marriage went so wrong at the end? Maybe it's that they were not meant for each other. Maybe it's that they're family hated each other. Maybe it's because they both committed suicide. Whatever reason it was we can both agree they both weren't thinking when they were by each other and never thought about what would happen if they marry or the fact that they are total strangers.
Paradox plays a huge part of making certain characters looking more sophisticated. It makes them look smarter in a way as well as makes you questionable of whether they are as smart. William Shakespeare has a very interesting way of making the characters seem very sophisticated during the play “Romeo and Juliet”. Shakespeare uses juxtaposition as indirect characterization to create a lot of ironic complexity in the characters. Juliet deliberately marries romeo in a foolish way, throughout this play Juliet continues to show how dumb she is in a way because she doesn’t really think about what she is doing like she doesn’t consider the consequences at all.
" Or if love be blind, it best agrees with night" ( act 3 scene 2 pg 13 line 9) In the play Romeo and Juliet the author William Shakespeare uses personification. William Shakespear uses a lot of personification in his play theses are the 3 ones that will be covered in this paper: " Some say the lark and loathed toad changed eyes"(pg 31 line 31 William Shakespeare act 3 scene 5), " Or if love be blind, it best agrees with night" ( act 3 scene 2 pg 13 line 9 by William Shakespeare), come gentle night. come loving black-browed night" ( act 3 scene 2 pg 13 line 20 by William Shakespeare )
We see how immature Romeo is because he doesn’t care that he worries his family because he doesn't stop to think how his actions affect others. Being shortsighted is just one of the many tragic flaws that Romeo has. After worrying all of his family with his unrequited love for Rosaline, the CApulket lady, he meets another Capulet maiden and falls instantly in love with her without even knowing she was Lord Capulets only daughter. The impulsive young man decides to pursue the young lady and expresses his feelings to her, and expresses how he believes marriage is a good idea by saying, “Th’exchange of thy love’s faithful vow for mine (2.2.27)”. The two kids believe getting married will fix all of their problems; however, they are both so naive and immature to even begin to comprehend how their forbidden love isn't their only problem or dilemma, but getting married will only make their problems worse.
Forbidden love, suicidal thoughts, and quite the impulsive reputation, you could say Romeo is one very complex and complicated character. A complex character is a character who develops throughout a story and affects it as a whole. Romeo definitely fits this description. The story of Romeo and Juliet is one where two teenagers fall in love. Seems like a regular lifetime movie, right?
Romeo and juliet do not have fully developed brains. They are still teenagers, They don't have a full understanding of what love is and how it works. Romeo and juliet were under the stress of their family's. Romeo wanted to get married as soon as possible thinking that their families vendettas would end, juliet agreed and they decided to get married, As with most suicides, there is more to the story than just the ending. It’s never just that they wanted to end their life.
Even though Juliet objected to the idea of marriage at first; she then changed her mind within a matter of seconds. All of the characters were young at one point, but there has to be a time when they mature and become adults. During the play,
Did you know the two famous lovers Romeo and Juliet got married at only the age of 17 and 13? Romeo and Juliet's original love story has been changed over time to appeal to younger, less mature audiences. Although the most recent versions of the original play were created with younger audiences in mind, they are nevertheless enjoyable for all age groups. (Tag text). Romeo and Juliet have been transformed into a more captivating and enticing version in the present era through an adaptation of a classic film.
On the other hand, teens nowadays don't get married as young and don't talk the same. To begin with, Romeo and Juliet rushed into a relationship like teens today do all the time. When you rush into a relationship you don’t get to know the person before you start to date. In the text, it states,” We met, we wooed, and made exchange of vow, I'll tell thee as we pass; but
The Reality of Romeo Romeo a kind, noble sir. Romeo is a character that is more realistic to today's audience. Romeo shows heroism and compassion all through the play. The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, is supposed to be a tragedy it shows how love was won, but by hurt and sadness that was done. Romeo shows his love for Juliet in many special and heroic ways throughout the story.
