Why did Shakespeare use the sonnet form for the Prologue of Romeo and Juliet?
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Why did Shakespeare use the sonnet form for the Prologue of Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It tells the story of of two young lovers described as "star-crossed." The titular characters find themselves in love in spite of an ongoing feud between their families.
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View this answerShakespeare uses the sonnet form in writing the Prologue to Romeo and Juliet. The sonnet sets the stage for the story and introduces the reader (or...
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Chapter 3 / Lesson 2What is a prologue, and what purpose does it serve in the play Romeo and Juliet? Learn about the opening lines of Romeo and Juliet by examining the original language and a modern translation.