Act 1 Prologue

Question 1

What is the purpose of the prologue?

Answer 1

to set the scene and introduce the theme of tragedy to the audience

Question 2

Give a quote from the prologue?

Answer 2

“A pair of star cross’d lovers take their lives”

Question 3

Why does the prologue tell the message of the play instead of surprising the audience with whats to come?

Answer 3

This is because Shakespeare may have wanted the audience hope that maybe what is said in the prologue wont happen. This keeps the play interesting for the audience as they anticipate whats to come