What Do You Think of Tone-Setting Prologues? (opens in new tab)

Hello! First time writing in—big fan of the website! I know Mythcreants generally recommends against prologues. What do you think about short Greek-chorus or Shakespeare-style prologues to tragedies (and bittersweet stories) that serve to announce in advance that the story will end sadly? For example, the opening lines to Romeo and Juliet which announce very […]