Allusions In Romeo And Juliet

Revision Paper Allusions in literature can be the deep meanings behind plays. When a play is read, the allusions, if there are any, are often overlooked. William Shakespeare uses two allusions to support the theme that love is complicated. These two allusions are the reference to Cupid, the mythical god of love and affection, and the reference to Aurora’s bed, the Roman goddess of the dawn. Interestingly, both of these figures are referenced in Act One. In Act One, Scene One, Romeo’s father, Montague, expresses concern for his son who is sad and depressed. He speaks of the “shady curtains from Aurora’s bed” stealing light from his “heavy son.” Montague says, “and private in his chamber pens himself, shuts up his windows, locks fair daylight