Firstly, the prologue of the play acts as a quick overview of the main points in the play as well as setting the play up. “Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene,”, this tells us that there are two rivalling houses in Verona, where the play is set. “A pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life”, this shows that two lovers from opposing families fall in love and commit suicide. The role of the prologue is to give a basic outline of the plot and its important points, as well as to set the story and give its background information.
On the other hand, the film’s interpretation of the prologue is in the form of a news report, indicating what has happened as well as showing that it is very important. The film
On the other hand, the film’s interpretation of the prologue is in the form of a news report, indicating what has happened as well as showing that it is very important. The film