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Romeo And Juliet By Michaela Glynn Shakespeare's most famous tragedy is probably the tale of "Romeo and Juliet". The immortal tale of two 'star-cross'd lovers' destined to an early demise, originated in Italian folklore. Shakespeare's prologue is possibly the most insightful piece of the play regarding their death and the explanation of it. The "ancient grudge" immediately sets the ominous tone of the play. This allows the audience to understand that their "death" is the only way their "parents strife" could end: "But their children end nought could remove". The recurring theme of fate and destiny, which frequents many Shakespeare's plays, is seen also in the prologue. Shakespeare introduces Romeo and Juliet through the prologue as "star cross'd lovers" implying they are ill fated. The description of their love as "death marked" assures the reader of the plays tragic genre and the inevitability of their deaths. The prologue informs the audience of the...

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