Romeo And Juliet Excerpt from Act II Scene II

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor. He wrote 38 plays, including Romeo and Juliet, which recounts the tragic romance of two young lovers divided by their families’ ongoing feud. The following excerpts are taken from the play’s prologue and its famous balcony scene. As you read, take notes on how the figurative language used throughout the passage contributes to the themes.