The purpose of the chorus is to explain to the audience what is happening. It's almost a narrator position. For example, the first chorus, is an introduction for the play. It tells the setting ("In fair Verona, where we lay our scene"), the basic plot of the play ("A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life"), and near the end it tells the audience to watch, and they will find out the story ("The which, if you with patient ears attend")
There is no Benjamin in Romeo and Juliet ... unless he is in the audience.
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The chourus describes Romeo and Juliet as star crossed lovers.
No records exist of contemporary performances of Romeo and Juliet.
dramatic
foreshadowing
There is no Benjamin in Romeo and Juliet ... unless he is in the audience.
Yes, the Prologue reappears to open Act II
its because romeo and Juliet are dead at the end of the play.
The chorus foresees that Romeo and Juliet's love will end in tragedy because of the feud between their families, the Montagues and Capulets. The chorus hints at the obstacles and conflicts that will ultimately lead to their untimely deaths.
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Shakespeare used a chorus in "Romeo and Juliet" to provide a concise summary of events and set the tone for the play. By framing the story with the chorus at the beginning and end, Shakespeare creates a sense of anticipation and gives the audience a glimpse into the tragic fate of the young lovers.
"The which if you with patient ears attend, What here shall miss, our toil shall strive to mend." In other words, if you want to hear more, be patient, because we will act it out for you.
The chourus describes Romeo and Juliet as star crossed lovers.
Romeo can read. He presumably had to learn that somewhere. Juliet's case is less certain.
No records exist of contemporary performances of Romeo and Juliet.
Two Shakespearean examples: Henry V and Romeo & Juliet