Prologue of Romeo And Juliet Diction and Tone Analysis
In the prologue, Shakespear uses diction to express different “shapes” of his tone and attitude. Throughout the prologue we reveal two differentiating tones, one that is pleasant, and one that seams a bit disturbed. ... Shakespear’s diction can help us relate to problems of different natures, great or small. ... To be “star-crossed” is to be in alignment astrologically with ones lover, but Romeo and Juliet were not this fortunate. ... Shakespear’s diction amplifies all of the strength in his unique style and in the passage we learn that it is important for the audience to pay attention to get an accurate response.