Romeo and Juliet

2. In the prologue, Shakespeare tells us that our two title characters are going to kill themselves. (You already knew this, right?)

R&J His 1600’s audience
would’ve already known the story of Romeo & Juliet from a famous poem of the time, so this information

Asked by Bookragstutor 4 on 26 Nov 23:47

Last updated by Cat on 27 Nov 00:57

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Answered by Cat on 27 Nov 00:57

Most people know the ending of Romeo and Juliet which makes this play full of dramatic irony. The fact that it is a tragedy also lets people know that there will be a high death count. Knowing this gives the audience or readers context enough to enjoy exactly how this tragedy comes about and the space to interpret rather than merely guess the ending.