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Figurative Language In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

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Shakespeare uses figurative language and details in the balcony scene to reveal Romeo as an impulsive and brave person. Shakespeare reveals Juliet’s character as fearless and careful. Romeo’s blind love for Juliet does not let him think thoroughly about the consequences he can face instead Romeo tells her “ thy kinsmen are no stop to me” ( 2.2.74). He knows that he cannot face all of the guards, but for Juliet he is willing to do anything.. This detail reveals Romeo’s immaturity because he should not say something that he cannot do and he should live in reality. Romeo exaggerations reveals him as very impulsive, while looking at Juliet he describes her cheeks as “ The brightness of her cheeks would shame those stars, as daylight doth lamps”

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