Romeo and Juliet Group

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dev12
dev12
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High School - 10th Grade

What is the point of using dramatic irony in Romeo and Juliet's prologue?

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Posted by dev12 on Friday April 18, 2008 at 6:10 AM and tagged with dramatic irony, prologue, romeo and juliet.

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  1. lrlettis
    lrlettis Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

    In Shakespeare's plays the "Prologue" was a means of grabbing the attention of the audience to let them know the play was about to start.  The "Prologue" of Romeo and Juliet is an excellent example of the use of dramatic irony to encourage the audience members to pay close attention to the plot which was about to be presented.

    Dramatic irony presents facts to the audience that will be unknown the the characters in the play. It is a means of creating suspense making the audience members anxious or excited about the upcoming plot.

    We become aware of the fact that there will be blood shed; two lovers will commit suicide as the result of a misunderstanding. The families of this young couple have had problems with each other. And finally, all the questions you may have in your mind will be answered over the next two hours, if you listen carefully.

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    Posted by lrlettis on Friday April 18, 2008 at 8:15 AM