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Shakespeare had most of his characters speak in blank verse. He went into prose when the characters were of a lower class, or where the character is comic. For example, the Porter in Macbeth speaks in prose, when the rest speak in verse. The witches have a tendency to rhyme as well.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoMost characters in Shakespeare's plays speak in blank verse, which is unrhymed iambic pentameter. The ones who do not are primarily either members of the lowest classes or comics. The rude mechanicals in A Midsummer Night's Dream do not speak in blank verse. Neither does the Porter in Macbeth.
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What characters speak in blank verse in Julius Caesar?
Antony
Which characters in Romeo and Juliet use blank verse?
Generally (but not always!) Shakespeare's characters who spoke in blank verse are the lower-status characters. Think of which characters are not as important, then compare that to some of their speech in Romeo and Juliet.
What kind of characters does Shakespeare use?
Just about everybody speaks in unrhymed verse called blank verse. Some minor characters never do, and many characters switch to ordinary prose from time to time, but most of them use blank verse as a rule.
What characters do not speak in in verse in romeo and Juliet?
Peter and the musicians.
How did Shakespeare create a distinction between the educated nobility and the lower class?
by having noble characters speak in iambic pentameter, while the lower classes spoke in plain blank verse or prose.
What characters speak in blank verse in Julius Caesar?
Antony
Which characters in Romeo and Juliet use blank verse?
Generally (but not always!) Shakespeare's characters who spoke in blank verse are the lower-status characters. Think of which characters are not as important, then compare that to some of their speech in Romeo and Juliet.
Does Bottom or Titania use blank verse?
Bottom uses prose while Titania uses blank verse in William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Blank verse is often associated with the nobility or characters of higher social standing in Shakespeare's works, while prose is used for characters of lower status or for more casual speech.
In the tempest does Antonio speak in blank verse?
sometimes. yes.
What kind of characters does Shakespeare use?
Just about everybody speaks in unrhymed verse called blank verse. Some minor characters never do, and many characters switch to ordinary prose from time to time, but most of them use blank verse as a rule.
Does Shakespeare's use of blank verse restrict his ability to present a variety of characters?
No, as witness the astounding variety of characters he created. If blank verse did not suit the character, Shakespeare just didn't use it.
Why do you think Romeo does not speak in blank verse in the conversation with his friends?
Romeo doesn't speak in blank verse because he is in an excited and emotional state after meeting Juliet. His dialogue with his friends is informal and reflects his heightened emotions, so he speaks in prose instead of the more structured blank verse.
Are Members of the lower classes are the only ones who speak in prose instead of blank verse?
No, members of the lower classes are not the only ones who speak in prose instead of blank verse. In literature, prose is often used to depict everyday speech and dialogue, while blank verse is a form of poetry without rhyme. The use of prose or blank verse can vary depending on the character, the context, and the style of the writing.
What characters do not speak in in verse in romeo and Juliet?
Peter and the musicians.
What does blank verse not have?
Blank verse does not have rhymes.
How did Shakespeare create a distinction between the educated nobility and the lower class?
by having noble characters speak in iambic pentameter, while the lower classes spoke in plain blank verse or prose.
List Characters who speak in verse?
The Cobbler, and the Carpenter
