Shakespeare introduces us to a world full of hate with the help of tone,Foreshadowing, comparison. The detestation is first inaugurated in a family feud between the two families of Montague and Capulet. “What, drawn, and talk about peace! I hate this word, as I hate hell, all those of Montague and you. The use of the comparison between the Montagues and hell showed how much the Montague family despised the Capulet family. This helps us understand the idea of hate. Shakespeare uses a bitter tone to show us that the Capulets despise the Montague family: “A Montague dog moves me.” The derogatory language demonstrated the strong presence of hatred existing between the families. Shakespeare shows us that hatred does not only exist within the family but permeates the surrounding social sphere. “Down with the Montagues” and “Down with the Capulets”. The recurrence of the word Down used with the names of the houses demonstrates the disapproval of both houses by the Veronese civilians. “If ever you cause trouble again, you will pay for it with your life” Shakespeare uses foreshadowing for f...
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