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a prologue is said by a chorus to say what is happening.
A prologue is an introductory section of a literary work that provides context or background information, while a monologue is a speech given by one character in a play, movie, or performance. In essence, a prologue sets the stage for the story, whereas a monologue is a character's extended speech.
In the prologue, Romeo is presented as the most appealing character. He is described as a lovesick young man, consumed by his affection for Rosaline. His romantic vulnerability and poetic nature make him intriguing and sympathetic to the audience.
It is not an aside, since there is nobody else on stage, behind whose back the words might be said. Nor is it properly speaking a soliloquy, since it is not delivered within the context of the play. The Prologue is not a character in the play who is delivering his perspective on what is going on, but an external observer giving an objective address to the audience. Compare the prologue of Romeo and Juliet with the similar Prologue in Henry V and contrast it with the soliloquy ( NOT a prologue) which starts Richard III. That soliloquy is given by Richard, one of the characters in the play, and it is given in character.
In the prologue of the Canterbury Tales, the narrator sets the scene for the story by introducing the characters who are going on a pilgrimage to Canterbury. Each character is described in detail, providing insight into their personality and background. The prologue also establishes the framework for the rest of the tales, where each character will tell a story during the journey.
To introduce the main character and theme is the purpose of the prologue in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the prologue introduces to the audience Theban King Oedipus as the main character. It also introduces the main theme of the pestilence and the hunt for the murderer. Both events show that something is wrong in the city of Thebes and that the play will be spent working that out.
Characters in the Prologue, like the Knight, the Parson, and the Prioress, could be compared to modern archetypes such as the soldier, the moral authority figure, and the devout religious individual. These modern character types share similar qualities of nobility, virtue, and faith.
The prologue to the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer is recited by the character known as the Narrator or Chaucer himself, who is part of the group of pilgrims traveling to Canterbury. The prologue serves to introduce each pilgrim and set the stage for the tales they will tell during their journey.
In the prologue of "Doctor Faustus," Faustus is compared to Icarus, a character from Greek mythology who flew too close to the sun. This comparison foreshadows Faustus's tragic downfall as a result of his ambition and hubris.
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