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Comment on how Shakespeare uses language to communicate the feelings of Romeo and Juliet in Act 2, Scene 2.
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Comment on how Shakespeare uses language to communicate the feelings of Romeo and Juliet in Act 2, Scene 2. 'Romeo and Juliet' is one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. It begins with two well-known families who are sworn enemies. Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love, which then ends in the tragedy of their deaths. Romeo's opening soliloquy shows his true feelings towards Juliet. He begins by delivering a simple metaphor. He describes Juliet as "the sun!" This indicates that Juliet is bright, powerful and radiant. Romeo is enchanted by her beauty. Romeo uses allusions to astronomy by referring to the sun, moon and stars throughout the soliloquy. He continues to use these images as personification. "Arise fair sun, and kill the envious moon." This is suggesting that Juliet's beauty is powerful enough to destroy the moon - which is jealous of her. "Beyond this world" suggests Juliet's beauty exceeds all...
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