law and order

• "if ever you disturb our streets again, your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace"- the prince


  -foreshadows the tragic events that follow as the feud continues

  -emphasizes princes absolute power and authority
• "“There is no world without Verona walls,But purgatory, torture, hell itself."- Romeo


  -hyperbole and metaphor to express his anguish

  -verona is synonymous with his love for Juliet and his sense of belonging

  -highlights how Romeo believes banishment to be worse than death as he cant see Juliet

  -foreshadows tragic end of play.

  -subjective experience of law and order as romeos perception of banishment is far more severe than the actual legal outcome
• "a thing like death to chide away this shame"- friar lawrence

  -instead of appealing to authority the friar suggests Juliet to fake her death highlighting how individuals circumvent the law

  -dramatic irony as audience is aware Juliet is feigning death
• "Part fools! Put up your swords you know not of what you do"- Benvolio


  -Benvolio is a peacemaker who attempts to restore order and align with law and authority

  -his words contrast the aggressive and reckless behaviors of other (Tybalt)

  -suggests that the fighters are acting impulsively without considering consequences, mirroring the broader theme of the play were unchecked hatred leads to tragedy