Romeo and Juliet 1.4 Word Nerd: "save your reverence"

The transcript discusses the historical use of the phrase 'savior reverence' in Shakespeare's time, comparing it to modern expressions of apology. It highlights how Mercutio in 'Romeo and Juliet' uses the phrase to mock Romeo by equating love with vulgarity. The term 'Sir reverence' was a polite way to refer to something vulgar, like 'crap'. Shakespeare initially used this in 'Romeo and Juliet' but later revised it, suggesting that even for Mercutio, calling love a swamp of crap was excessive.

How does the text illustrate the evolution of language from Shakespeare's time to today?

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What change did Shakespeare make to the portrayal of love in his later version of Romeo and Juliet?

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