How Does Shakespeare Use Similes In Romeo And Juliet
Shakespeare's use of similes in Romeo and Juliet appear different then what is written in modern-day time. This is mainly because they are not as obviously written in the play unlike today where it is easy to spot a simile or even another literary language like metaphors. His style is so different that our minds aren't used to interpreting such a difference in writing. Shakespeare's similes can seem hidden and some may argue that they aren't similes at all but they are there! There isn't a title for how the author of this play writes and it is most definitely English but it sticks to roots far lost from our current time and date. It can be assumed that the way he wrote and the way he used literary languages was that it was popular and very respected as his plays are still used today, taught to high school students alike. Even though he chooses to present his similes in a way we as people do not commonly recognize, he still manages to make it sound and appear beautiful in our heads. When interpreted, the image we can make out of similes and the
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For thou art as glorious to this night, being o'er my head as is a winged messenger of heaven." (II.ii.29-31) This one is a lot more obvious as it has the word 'as' present in it, giving those a little slower at interpreting that it is a simile. But, again, it still seems to be hidden unlike today where it would most likely appear as, "Oh, speak again, bright angel! You are as glorious to this night, being over my head as a winged messenger of heaven." This would be translated to something shorter as, "You are as bright as an angel from heaven against this dark night." Once again, Romeo is choosing to compare her to being light, a positive feedback especially from someone who admires her greatly. It has the same purpose as the above quote which is it compliments Shakespeare's writing
For thou art as glorious to this night, being o'er my head as is a winged messenger of heaven." (II.ii.29-31) This one is a lot more obvious as it has the word 'as' present in it, giving those a little slower at interpreting that it is a simile. But, again, it still seems to be hidden unlike today where it would most likely appear as, "Oh, speak again, bright angel! You are as glorious to this night, being over my head as a winged messenger of heaven." This would be translated to something shorter as, "You are as bright as an angel from heaven against this dark night." Once again, Romeo is choosing to compare her to being light, a positive feedback especially from someone who admires her greatly. It has the same purpose as the above quote which is it compliments Shakespeare's writing