Romeo And Juliet Prologue

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Purpose of the prologue

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Sets the scene and previews the play

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Old feelings for Rosaline dying

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New desire for Juliet

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Romeo's love for Rosaline vs. Juliet

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Rosaline seems less beautiful compared to tender Juliet.

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Romeo's new love

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Mutual attraction based on looks

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Speeches of love to an enemy

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She’s hooked by someone to fear.

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Romeo's love for Juliet hindered by enmity

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No chance to express love; Juliet has even less opportunity.

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Love gives power; time allows meeting.

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Sweetens danger with pleasure.

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Location of the prologue

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At the start of each new act

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Prologue speaker

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The Chorus