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The PROLOGUE to William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is a 14-line sonnet delivered by the Chorus, a narrative voice that sets the stage for the tragedy. It outlines the play’s setting, themes, and central conflict, preparing the audience for the story of the star-crossed lovers.# The Chorus acts as a narrator, providing exposition and commentary. It sets the tone of inevitability and tragedy, guiding the audience’s expectations.# The PROLOGUE AND CHORUS frame Romeo and Juliet as a tragedy driven by fate and societal conflict. By revealing the ending upfront, Shakespeare shifts the audience’s focus to the how and why of the tragedy, emphasizing the destructive power of hatred and the redemptive potential of love.# VINTAGE ETCHING circa late 19th century, engraved by Sir John Gilbert, and edited by Howard Staunton (1882) to illustrate William Shakespeare's play. Digital restoration by Pictore. Authentic illustration free of AI