Romeo and Juliet dramatic techniques

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Figurative language creating romantic mood

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"But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun."

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Function of the prologue in Romeo and Juliet

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Foreshadows events to capture audience's interest

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Not a theme in Romeo and Juliet

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Importance of parental independence

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Tragic flaw in Romeo

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Driven by emotions rather than logic

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Line that does not show feud impact:

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"At this same ancient feast of Capulet’s sups the fair Rosaline whom thou so loves…" (Benvolio, Act I, Scene 2)

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Juliet's caution: "I have no joy in this contract tonight. It is too rash, too sudden, too like the lightning..."

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Act II, Scene 2

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Benvolio's primary characteristic

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"I do but keep the peace." (Act I, Scene 1)

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Theme of 'Romeo and Juliet'

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"Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast." (Friar Laurence, Act II, Scene 3)

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Allusion

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Reference to something well-known

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Soliloquy definition

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Not accompanied by others