Literary Devices In William Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

William Shakespeare uses a variety of literary devices to show the meaning and significance of the certain actions and thoughts during the plot of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet are two lovers that come from families that induce hatred and hostility towards each other. The feud eventually leads to death of family and friends which results in banishment for the love struck Romeo. In her distress, Juliet, pretends to be dead with the help of Friar Lawrence. Romeo's believe that his love is now gone decides to suicide inevitably causing Juliet to do the same when she sees her dead partner after awakening. Shakespeare uses personification, metaphor, and repetition to reveal that love and happiness do not prevail in the presence of
death.