Shakespeare uses figurative language in Romeo and Juliet to convey characters' thoughts and feelings indirectly. Examples provided show Romeo describing his sorrow as having a soul of lead, Benvolio saying dreams make people think unlike themselves, and Romeo comparing Juliet to a beautiful snowy dove among crows. Mercutio also uses figurative language to describe himself as more important than a prince of cats and as the epitome of courtesy. The document analyzes Shakespeare's frequent use of figurative language throughout the play to express characters' perspectives in creative, non-direct ways.