Romeo and Juliet Prologue Language: Words with Slightly Different Meanings

The video explores how Shakespeare uses familiar words in unique ways, focusing on terms like 'dignity' and 'mutiny'. It explains that these words have different meanings in Shakespeare's context, reflecting the social class and violent feuds of the time. The evolution of the English language over 400 years is discussed, highlighting how word usage has changed. Shakespeare's playful and inventive use of language is also examined, particularly his use of dual meanings, as seen in the phrase 'civil blood'.

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