Romeo and Jullliet

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How does Shakespeare present Romeo's love in 'Romeo and Julliet'? Consider in detail at least 2 scenes in the play.

Shakespeare presents Romeo's love through different devices: Language; setting; action and character. Romeo's emotions change during the play in a very sudden and abrupt way which Shakespeare uses to emphasis Romeo's character. Language and action is used to emphasise further change of Romeo's Emotions, also the use of courtly love emphasises Romeo's emotions. The over exaggerated love he expresses makes the character's emotions that little bit more defined. The play was written in 1589 and was performed in 'The Globe'. The scenes which contribute exceedingly to how Romeo's love is portrayed are Act 2 Scene 2 and Act 5 Scene 3.

The prologue is a very vital part of this play and sets the scene for the audience. It also gives insight into the type of play it is. The first obvious part of the prologue is that it is a sonnet. A sonnet is most usually associated with romance and love which is the theme/genre of the play. It helps build tension as Shakespeare shows us what drama the play will include and indulge us in. The