Shakespeare's main source for this infamous play is Arthur Brooke's 'Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet', a long, dense poem. ... These fourteen lines in question fit together to form a perfect Shakespearean sonnet. The sonnet is most often associated with love therefore is used to present the emotion of their first meeting. ... Romeo, the courageous lover, starts off the sonnet with a sly hint of physical and religious language. ... William Shakespeare applies the technique of oxymorons to display the uncertainty about her love towards Romeo in Act 3 Scene 2. ...

• Word Count: 842
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate