PROLOGUE

• What does the term "civil" signify in the prologue?

  "Civil" refers to belonging to the citizens
• Explain the concept of "anethisis" as used in the prologue

  Anethisis is the opposition of contrasting ideas or terms, such as: Montague vs Capulet, love vs hate, and light vs dark
• What does "catharsis" mean in relation to the play?

  Catharsis is the release of emotion
• Define "pathos" in the context of the prologue

  pathos refers to sympathy
• purpose of the prologue: acts as a dramatic device for tension, establishes main themes and genres, enhanced: pathos, dramatic iron and catharsis
• How does Shakespeare use violent imagery in the prologue?

  He juxtaposes violent imagery with the sonnet form to highlight themes of love and hate, showing that true love involves acknowledging hate
• What does the phrase "take their life" suggest in the prologue?

  Indicates duality, referring to both suicide and the desire the reclaim control over their lives
• What is the significance of the phrase "star-crossed lovers"?

  Fateful romance, implies that fate is against these lovers (Shakespeare believed in astrology, suggesting stars control people's destinies)
• What does the term "ancient grudge" signify in the context of the play?

  " grudge" indicates strong hatred between 2 feuding families, "ancient" suggests the reason fo their feud is unknown and longstanding (neither side gains sympathy from the audience)