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Before Romeo and Juliet even meet at the masked ball in Act one scene five.
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Before Romeo and Juliet even meet at the masked ball in Act one scene five The prologue is written in the form of a sonnet. It starts by introducing the two households and their 'ancient grudge'. The play is set in "fair Verona", Italy. Italy was regarded as a wealthy, romantic country in which romantic plays were often set. We are then told that the deaths of "star-crossed lovers" is the only way to end their "parent's rage". It tells us the end of the play before it has started which sets a sombre mood. The audience will see the characters struggle yet know they are always doomed to fail. There is also a reference to the stars. This is continued the whole way through the play and gives the impression that the stars determine the characters' fate and they are not in control of their destiny. This all adds to...
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