William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is a work of media adored by millions of people. The play is the primary source for many modern-time Hollywood movies. In this essay, I will be listing off the literary devices Shakespeare has used to add intrigue to the tragedy. I will also explain why these literary devices add intrigue into the play. The first term I will be writing about is the allusion. The play has greatly benefitted from the use of allusions. Allusions can clear up any misunderstandings viewers may have, and they add emphasis to a character’s feelings. In Act II, Sc. 5, L.7-8, Juliet mentions Venus and Cupid so that the audience knows how much she loves Romeo, and the anxiety she is facing in her wait for the nurse
