Mason Allen Mr. Bragg English 1, Pd 5 10, February 2023 Romeo and Juliet; Effects on Modern Music In Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare and “Cherry” by Lana Del Ray, each utilizes similes and metaphors to express how love can create an intense union between two individuals. For instance, after only meeting hours prior Romeo visits Juliet in her garden expressing his love, declaring, “O, speak again, bright angel, for thou art As glorious to this night, being o’er my head, As is a wingèd messenger of heaven” (Shakespeare 2.2.29-31). Shakespeare uses a metaphor, comparing Juliet to a “bright angel,” to show how passionate Romeo feels about Juliet. He views her as a perfect deity. In the Bible, angels act as gods' messengers, guiding humans in their lives. Romeo loves Juliet as one would worship or …show more content…
He looks for guidance within her, as she has consumed his every thought and emotion. Then Shakespeare uses a simile having Romeo compare Juliet to a “wingèd messenger,” which is an angel as well. The passion between them is so intense that they have created a religion out of their love having immense piety. Despite the duration, they have developed a bond powerful enough to view one another as gods. These themes are in Lana Del Rey’s “Cherry.” For instance, Lana Del Ray begins the song by speaking of an emotional relationship with a lover, singing, “It’s like heaven taking the place of something evil. And lettin’ it burn off from the rush.” Lana Del Ray uses the simile “like heaven” to compare her relationship to something holy and divine. She compares it to god or an angel, an entity with supernatural power. In the Bible, Heaven is a place of complete peace and tranquility. This person brings out these feelings in her. It is similar to how Romeo views Juliet as a radiant enchanting angel that peers down upon him from the heavens. In addition, the