Compare and contrast this excerpt from Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet with Arthur Brooke’s poem "The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet," specifically the excerpt from it in the previous lesson or the Skills section of this lesson. Summarize the similarities and differences you see in plot, characterization, and language--particularly figurative language. Why do you think Shakespeare’s version is considered “better”? Offer evidence from both texts to support your ideas.