Figurative Language In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

Because of the Relationships
In the world most people view their relationships as real, loving and loyal. One author that appreciates this is Shakespeare, and throughout his stories he incorporates this technique. His style consists of true love but also a hint of traumatic problems. When using this technique in Romeo and Juliet he creates a strong bond between two characters through figurative language in order to make that relationship genuine. Through the use of imagery, diction and hyperbole Shakespeare reveals the nature of Romeo and Friar Lawrence’s relationship as caring, trustworthy, and father – son like. In the story Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare strongly showcases the use of hyperbole in order to create the feel of a strong friendship.

In the story Friar states, “Thou art up-rous’d with some distemp’rature, or if not so , then here I hit it right – our Romeo hath not been in bed to-night.” Using such powerful word choice explains that Friar knows Romeo when he is tired and when he is energetic. In saying this, Friar shares information with Romeo that could possibly hurt his feelings, saying he hasn’t gone to bed, but says it anyways. This is the type of friendship that Romeo needs and feels in Friar in order to trust him with his secret love for

In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo says, “Then plainly know my hearts dear love is set on the fair daughter of a rich Capulet. As mine on hers, so hers is set on mine” However Friar says, “Holy Saint Francis, what a change is here! Is Rosaline, whom thou didst love so dear, so soon forsaken? Young men’s love then lies not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes.” In using rhyming in Friar’s monologue it proves that since Romeo has isolated himself from telling his family and friends about Juliet; the only place he has to go is to Friar. Whenever Romeo explains his love and commitment for marriage to Friar he is suddenly a father figure in wondering what he thinks in order to marry