Using oxymoron, juxtaposition, and paradox to show indirect characterization provides information that readers could not learn through direct characterization. Using two contradicting words or opposite sentences shows speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, and looks of the characters. By using juxtaposition in stories or plays, the author can indirectly characterize the characters. William Shakespeare´s most known and famous play is Romeo and Juliet. He uses juxtaposition to indirectly characterize the characters in the play. Shakespeare shows indirect characterization when he uses oxymorons, juxtaposition, and paradox to describe Romeo and Juliet´s complex ¨death-marked love¨. Through terms of contrast, Shakespeare shows Friar laurence
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Juliet characterizes Romeo as a “beautiful tyrant” (3.2.75). Using oxymoron, Juliet calls Romeo “beautiful” because she feels he is alluring and handsome, but also calls him a “tyrant” because he is evil by killing her cousin. This shows that Juliet is confused about how she feels about Romeo and still wants him even after he kills her cousin. Through the prince, Shakespeare shows how the Montague and Capulet family are punished by “heaven finds means to kill your joys with love!” (5.3.93). Using juxtaposition, the prince condemns the two families that heaven has killed their children as punishment for their of actions. Shakespeare uses juxtaposition, paradox, and oxymoron to indirectly characterize Romeo using Juliet and the Prince.
Shakespeare compares Romeo and Juliet’s love as “star-crossed” using juxtaposition, paradox, and oxymoron. When Friar Laurence is talking about Romeo and Juliet’s love, he marks his own role in their story. Shakespeare characterizes Juliet’s righteous and naive ways through Romeo. Romeo moves from a young boy to a man that saves both families through death. Shakespeare uses juxtaposition, oxymoron, and paradox to signify the importance of each character's role in Romeo and Juliet’s “death-marked
Juliet characterizes Romeo as a “beautiful tyrant” (3.2.75). Using oxymoron, Juliet calls Romeo “beautiful” because she feels he is alluring and handsome, but also calls him a “tyrant” because he is evil by killing her cousin. This shows that Juliet is confused about how she feels about Romeo and still wants him even after he kills her cousin. Through the prince, Shakespeare shows how the Montague and Capulet family are punished by “heaven finds means to kill your joys with love!” (5.3.93). Using juxtaposition, the prince condemns the two families that heaven has killed their children as punishment for their of actions. Shakespeare uses juxtaposition, paradox, and oxymoron to indirectly characterize Romeo using Juliet and the Prince.
Shakespeare compares Romeo and Juliet’s love as “star-crossed” using juxtaposition, paradox, and oxymoron. When Friar Laurence is talking about Romeo and Juliet’s love, he marks his own role in their story. Shakespeare characterizes Juliet’s righteous and naive ways through Romeo. Romeo moves from a young boy to a man that saves both families through death. Shakespeare uses juxtaposition, oxymoron, and paradox to signify the importance of each character's role in Romeo and Juliet’s “death-marked