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Literary Devices In Romeo And Juliet By William Shakespeare

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In Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, love is revealed through soliloquies and their literary elements. Within soliloquies, writers often include literary elements such as metaphors and personification. The purpose of Romeo’s soliloquy in Act 2: Scene 2, is to reveal his love for Juliet. Shakespeare provides an elaborate metaphor of Romeo’s obsession with Juliet, “with love’s light wings did I o’erperch these walls” (II.ii.66). This literary device contrasts Romeo climbing the Capulet fence with his love and devotion for Juliet. Romeo’s dedication to meeting Juliet expresses his love for her, even if he is infiltrating his rival family’s residence. Metaphors are a clever way of conveying the writer’s message, although there are many
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