In Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, the use of literary elements develop the theme that decisions can have a large impact on others, Romeo’s characterization throughout the play, and the plot structure after Romeo’s banishment. First of all, despite how small some of their decisions may have seemed, dramatic irony is used to exemplify the theme that decisions can have a large impact on others. When Juliet decides to drink the vial she was given by the Friar so she will appear dead, Romeo does not know of this and plots to kill himself,”Here, here will I remain With worms that are thy chambermaids. O, here Will I set up my everlasting rest, And shake the yoke of inauspicious stars shake off the burden of cruel fate From this world-wearied
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Romeo is an emotional and passionate individual who has faced great adversity when it comes to love. When he talks to the friar after learning of his banishment, Romeo tries to kill himself because he can’t be with Juliet,”O, tell me, Friar, tell me, In what vile part of this anatomy my body Doth my name lodge? Tell me, that I may sack The hateful mansion” (III.iii.113-116). This line uses foreshadowing to demonstrate that Romeo will kill himself if he can’t be with Juliet. This example uses foreshadowing because it hints at future events to come,”Forewarning, or foreshadowing, are subtle moments you plant that give the reader or audience a sense that something is coming”(Dodd). This example helps to develop that Romeo has become so committed to his wife Juliet, that he will kill himself if he cannot see her, which current events would suggest that to be the case. This could impute that Romeo may actually love Juliet rather than just feel lust for her, because it is unlikely that Romeo would commit suicide over a girl he did not actually love. Earlier in the story, when he was lovesick over Rosaline, he never once mentioned suicide or thoughts of wanting to die. Yet, Rosaline was a woman who he described as being a goddess, something that would conjure up thoughts of lust, but he never got upset enough to even mention …show more content…
After being promised to become Paris’ wife, Juliet talks to the friar where she clearly states that her intentions are to kill herself if she cannot be with Romeo,”If in thy wisdom thou canst give no help, Do thou but call my resolution wise, And with this knife I'll help it presently”(IV.i.53-55). In these short lines, Juliet tells the Friar, that like Romeo, she will also commit suicide if she cannot be with Romeo. This example is a great way to set up the resolution of the story in Act V because thanks to Romeo’s similar confession during the climax in Act III, the plot is set up during the falling action of Act IV that if one dies, the other dies too, which puts that Friar in an awkward position. This final hint before the resolution is the last piece in the puzzle, that in hindsight, demonstrates how the story will end to the reader as good foreshadowing should,”Forewarning, or foreshadowing, are subtle moments you plant that give the reader or audience a sense that something is coming”(Dodd). In this way, Shakespeare is practically spoon-feeding the resolution to readers who are observant enough to read between the
Romeo is an emotional and passionate individual who has faced great adversity when it comes to love. When he talks to the friar after learning of his banishment, Romeo tries to kill himself because he can’t be with Juliet,”O, tell me, Friar, tell me, In what vile part of this anatomy my body Doth my name lodge? Tell me, that I may sack The hateful mansion” (III.iii.113-116). This line uses foreshadowing to demonstrate that Romeo will kill himself if he can’t be with Juliet. This example uses foreshadowing because it hints at future events to come,”Forewarning, or foreshadowing, are subtle moments you plant that give the reader or audience a sense that something is coming”(Dodd). This example helps to develop that Romeo has become so committed to his wife Juliet, that he will kill himself if he cannot see her, which current events would suggest that to be the case. This could impute that Romeo may actually love Juliet rather than just feel lust for her, because it is unlikely that Romeo would commit suicide over a girl he did not actually love. Earlier in the story, when he was lovesick over Rosaline, he never once mentioned suicide or thoughts of wanting to die. Yet, Rosaline was a woman who he described as being a goddess, something that would conjure up thoughts of lust, but he never got upset enough to even mention …show more content…
After being promised to become Paris’ wife, Juliet talks to the friar where she clearly states that her intentions are to kill herself if she cannot be with Romeo,”If in thy wisdom thou canst give no help, Do thou but call my resolution wise, And with this knife I'll help it presently”(IV.i.53-55). In these short lines, Juliet tells the Friar, that like Romeo, she will also commit suicide if she cannot be with Romeo. This example is a great way to set up the resolution of the story in Act V because thanks to Romeo’s similar confession during the climax in Act III, the plot is set up during the falling action of Act IV that if one dies, the other dies too, which puts that Friar in an awkward position. This final hint before the resolution is the last piece in the puzzle, that in hindsight, demonstrates how the story will end to the reader as good foreshadowing should,”Forewarning, or foreshadowing, are subtle moments you plant that give the reader or audience a sense that something is coming”(Dodd). In this way, Shakespeare is practically spoon-feeding the resolution to readers who are observant enough to read between the