Three Types of Irony

“Younger than you,/ Here in Verona, ladies of esteem, are made already [happy] mothers.” – Lady Capulet

• Verbal

• Dramatic

• Situational

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“I have no joy of this contract tonight,” Juliet states before marrying Romeo the next day (2.117).

• Verbal

• Dramatic

• Situational

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Two of the richest and most “learned” families in Verona, the Montagues and the Capulets, incite continual bloodshed.

• Verbal

• Dramatic

• Situational

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“Younger than she [Juliet] are happy mothers made.” – Paris

“And too soon marred are those so early made.” – Capulet

(1.2.12 – 13)

• Verbal

• Dramatic

• Situational

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Romeo, “in love” with Rosalind, attends a party at which he falls for Juliet.

• Verbal

• Dramatic

• Situational

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Mercutio creates a fictional character in Queen Mab to critique the dreamer Romeo.

• Verbal

• Dramatic

• Situational

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Friar Lawrence, referring to Romeo says, “God pardon sin!” (2.3.46)

• Verbal

• Dramatic

• Situational

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“Come between us, good Benvolio! My wits faints.” – Mercutio (2.4.66)

• Verbal

• Dramatic

• Situational

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Capulet’s servant (“the Clown”) unknowingly informs Romeo and Benvolio of the coming party (“an old accustomed feast”).

• Verbal

• Dramatic

• Situational

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“By love, that first did prompt me to inquire…./ I should adventure for such merchandise.” – Romeo (2.2.84 – 85)

• Verbal

• Dramatic

• Situational

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