What does forshadow mean in Romeo and Juliet?

Answer 1

Foreshadowing is an event or action that could hint at future events to come. An example from R+J is after Mercutio has his Queen Mab speech, Romeo, in expressing his thoughts to the audience explains how something life changing will come of him going to the Caplulets party. Later on at when the party, he meets Juliet, which sets the stage for the rest of the play, and meeting Juliet drastically changes romeos life.

Answer 2

Foreshadowing in Romeo and Juliet is when hints or clues are given early in the play that suggest what will happen later on. For example, Romeo and Juliet's discussion about their deaths foreshadows their tragic fate. This literary device helps build tension and anticipation in the story.