In many ways, the acts as the play's internal subtitle. Spoken by a Chorus, it provides the essential context for the "two households, both alike in dignity" and famously labels the pair as "star-cross'd lovers" .
This archaic "subtitle" tells the audience exactly what to expect: a high-quality (excellent) but mournful (lamentable) story. subtitle Romeo and Juliet
When discussing a "subtitle" for Romeo and Juliet , it typically refers to the play's original full title, the "Chorus" (prologue) that functions as an introductory summary, or modern translated subtitles for films and education. In many ways, the acts as the play's internal subtitle