Romeo and Juliet
what is the purpose of the prologue
romeo and juliet act 1
romeo and juliet act 1
The Prologue serves as an overview of the play. This is a tragedy so we can expect a certain amount of carnage by the end of the play. We are introduced to the characters, setting, an even the ending. The prologue gives us the story's context as well as grounds us for the tale to be told.