Shakespeare uses many metaphors in Romeo and Juliet. Metaphors are used to make the images described by the author (in this case Shakespeare) more creative and interesting. In Romeo and Juliet metaphors are seen especially when Romeo talks about the future.
Example: An example of a metaphor is when Lady Capulet compares Paris to a book. The metaphor here is Lady Capulet describing Paris as a book for Juliet to read.
“This precious book of love, this unbound lover, to beautify him only lacks a cover.”
Shakespeare is very good at engaging the audience … This is where the language devices come in. Although his plays are not in modern day English, he can still create a picture in your mind of the situation.
October 3, 2014 at 5:41 pm
You’ve given an example of a metaphor – but there’s a problem with the logic of this piece.
You initially talk about metaphors expressed by Romeo in the play – which are in reference to the future, then you use an example of a completely different character talking about a completely different matter.
Also, you want to ‘unpack’ the metaphor more – explain what is being compared and what effect this comparison has on the audience’s understanding of the situation/character.
Have a look at the examples on the class website and try to tidy this up: