Prince Flashcards
How does the prince remind the audience to pay attention to the didactic purpose of the play?
“Will they not hear?”
- Links back to prologue “patient ears attend”
- acts as a reminder to listen to Shakespeares message
How does the Prince reinforce the message that the families are similar, as set out by the prologue?
“Capulet, shall go along with me, and montagne come you this afternoon”
- Highlights that both houses are “alike in dignity”
- They are equally responsible for the feud
How does the Prince respond to the the Feud?
“Where are the vile beginners of this fray?
What does the Prince warn will happen if the feud is not ended?
“Your lives will pay the forfeit of the peace”
-Reminds the audience of the prologue where they are reminded of the fate of Romeo and Juliet
How does The Prince ultimately condemn the actions of the two families?
“For never was there a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo”
-reminds the audience, that for them, their loved ones don’t need to die in order for peace to be achieved
