"Translate" the prologue to Romeo and Juliet from Shakespeare's poetry to your prose. Use the dictionary as necessary.
Two households, both alike in dignity,
In fair Verona, where we lay our scene,
From ancient grudge break to new mutiny,
Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.
From forth the fatal loins of these two foes
A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life;
Whose misadventur'd piteous overthrows
Do with their death bury their parents' strife.
The fearful passage of their death-mark'd love,
And the continuance of their parents' rage,
Which, but their children's end, nought could remove,
Is now the two hours' traffick of our stage;
The which if you with patient ears attend,
What here shall miss' our toil shall strive to mend. (I, i, 2-15)
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Two households, both alike in dignity,
In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, (I, i, 2-3)
To:
There are two families of equal worth in Verona, Italy. This is where the play takes place.
Two noble families, both respected and esteemed, reside in the beautiful city of Verona, where our story unfolds. However, ancient grudges and grievances have led to a sudden outbreak of new conflicts, with even the blood of fellow citizens being tainted by the violence. From the descendants of these bitter enemies, a pair of ill-fated lovers come forth, their lives intertwined by the influence of the stars. Tragically, their unfortunate circumstances lead to their demise, serving as a grim reminder that their death is the only resolution to their parents' long-standing hostility.
The heart-wrenching story of their destined love and the unrelenting anger between their families now takes center stage for the duration of two hours. It is through this narrative that we hope to capture your attention and engage your empathy. If you lend us your patient ears and wholeheartedly follow this tale, any shortcomings in our performance will be diligently rectified.