Dramatic irony is a literary device commonly used by playwrights in their plays. It occurs when the audience understands the implication and significance of a specific situation on stage, whereas the characters are unaware of the gravity of the meanings…
Category: Literary Analysis
Romeo and Juliet Characters
Characters are an integral element of a play. They are known to be dramatis personae. In addition to making a theatrical play vibrant, characters play a significant role in sustaining the momentum of a r drama. Various major and minor…
Romeo and Juliet Aside
An aside is a short speech, passage or phrase uttered by a particular character in a drama or play. The dialogue or phrase spoken by the character is meant to be heard by the audience but not by the other…
Romeo and Juliet Allusion
A brief, indirect reference to a place, person, thing or idea that holds, historical, mythological or literary significance is called an allusion. The dramatist merely makes a passing reference to the allusion without going into detail. It is assumed that…
