... is trying to show Romeo just how unrealistic and fanciful his love for Rosaline is. Throughout this speech Shakespeare uses wit, puns and sexual language, which indicates the light hearted nature of the play. Mercutio creates an idea that Queen Mab is the "hag" who teaches "maidens" to bear children, this idea is highlighted as Juliet who was once obedient and ... that their private sphere of love is totally different from public life. Shakespeare therefore presents their first conversation via a sonnet, this was a poetic convection very popular during the Elizabethan age. A sonnets exp...

• Word Count: 1910
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School