How does Shakespeare use language to show the relationship between Romeo and Juliet in act 2 scene 2

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How does Shakespeare use language to show the relationship between Romeo and Juliet in act 2 scene 2?

Shakespeare uses a lot of similes, metaphors and imagery to describe the relationship between Romeo and Juliet. Some of the language he uses is very sexual and intimate. In act 2 scene 2 Shakespeare shows how Romeo and Juliet are falling in love with one another and the use of his language shows the power of their love.

The very first line of the scene Romeo says, “He jests at scars that never felt a wound.” Romeo is talking about Mercutio joking about something he has never felt. He is talking about love but uses words that convey pain and suffering. “It is the east, and Juliet is the Sun.” in this line Romeo is talking about Juliet rising like the sun. Romeo thinks Juliet is the sun of his life that we all cannot live without. Another interpretation of this quote is that the sun is deadly and if you get too close to it you will die and in the play Romeo’s love for Juliet leads to his death. These two quotes Romeo says about Juliet is a soliloquy.

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“Her eye discourses.” Romeo says Juliet is so open and honest that her eyes show her thoughts. “Two of the fairest stars in heaven.” Romeo thinks Juliet’s eyes shine so bright and beautiful they stand out over every star. Romeo calls Juliet a “Bright angel” this imagery shows how he compares her with the angels in heaven and shows he thinks she could be an angel to. Romeo uses a lot of imagery about Juliet being an angel in heaven as he refers to her as a “winged messenger of heaven unto the white-upturned wond’ring eyes.” He is just ...

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