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There are few puns in Romeo and Juliet. For example, a pun in Romeo and Juliet is when Shakespeare writes a conversation between Sampson and Gregory.
A pun is a play on words usually they are meant to be funny. An example in Romeo and Juliet is when Romeo and Mercutio are talking
Mercutio: That dreamers often lie
Romeo: In bed asleep while they dream things true
The pun here is on the word lie Mercutio says lie meaning not telling the truth but Romeo says lie meaning lying down
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What three subjects do mercutio and romeo make puns about in act two scene four?
Mercutio and Romeo make puns about names, love, and physical appearance in Act 2, Scene 4 of "Romeo and Juliet."
What effect do puns have on the play Romeo and Juliet?
Puns in "Romeo and Juliet" serve to add humor and wit to the dialogue, providing moments of levity amidst the intense emotional drama. They also showcase Shakespeare's wordplay and skill in crafting clever language. Additionally, puns can highlight the play's themes of love, fate, and the complexities of human relationships.
Who said in romeo and Juliet You kiss by the book'?
Juliet says it to Romeo in Act 1, Scene 5 of "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare.
How many acts are in romeo and Juliet have?
Romeo and Juliet is a five act play.
Why is Juliet mad scene 5?
Juliet is mad at the nurse in Act 3, Scene 5 of "Romeo and Juliet" because the nurse advises her to forget about Romeo and instead marry Paris. This conflicts with Juliet's feelings for Romeo and her desire to be with him. Juliet feels betrayed by the nurse's advice and feels alone in her struggle to be with Romeo.
What is act 1 scene 5 in Romeo and Juliet about?
It is about romeo and Juliet meeting at the Capulet party and falling in love.
What are some puns the nurse says in romeo and juliet?
I think she says some in act two, scene four
When was the death of Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet are just characters in a play and did not exist in our world. In the play they die in Act 5.
Which Hollywood film has the same part in it as Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet (1935), Romeo & Juliet (1968) and Romeo+Juliet (1996).
Who is life does Juliet threaten to end in scene 5?
Juliet threatens to end her own life in scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet.
In act 1 of Romeo and Juliet who wants to marry Juliet?
Paris, for sure. Romeo may be thinking about it after Act I Scene 5.
How did the Elizabethan audience react to Romeo and Juliet in act 3 scene 5?
No records exist of contemporary performances of Romeo and Juliet.
