Imagery In Romeo And Juliet. In romeo and juliet the imagery comes from the language the characters use. This imagery serves two purposes in the play.
Romeo and juliet is a tragedy. It adds to the feelings that the characters express and often makes the language of the play beautiful and romantic. William shakespeare s play the tragedy of romeo and juliet is the story of two star crossed lovers who both meet a tragic end.
As romeo and juliet die in the tomb the light coming from the candles and crosses contradict the darkness that will befall their families whose bloodlines end with the two lovers upon their demise.
Throughout romeo and juliet shakespeare makes heavy use of religious imagery especially when concerned with the young couple. Luhrmann s prominent religious imagery contrasts with the significant violence and conflict that occurs throughout. In romeo and juliet the imagery comes from the language the characters use. The sun and the moon.