Romeo and Juliet is arguably the most classic love story in the English language and it portrays to us young, irrational, passionate love. Shakespeare suggests to us that the kind of love that Romeo and Juliet feel towards each other leads lovers to pass in isolation to the world around them because they are so in love. Romeo and Juliet refrain from committing to anyone else as they choose only to act selflessly towards each other. They obtain a strong young love which is a reason why their relationship grows as intense as it does so quickly. Shakespeare makes us think that Romeo and Juliet's love is only a short-term burst of young love, which we know it is short-term, but from the view of a reader, Romeo and Juliet have a very special love. …show more content…
In the course of the play, Romeo and Juliet dream of perfection and being together no matter what the consequences might be. In regards to going to the Capulet party to find a new girl and get over Rosaline, Romeo says, "Is love a tender thing? It is too rough, too rude, too boisterous, and it pricks like a thorn" (I. IV. 25-26). This quote shows the significance that Romeo is struggling to realize if love is gentle, and he is questioning the fate of love before he even meets Juliet. As soon as Romeo and Juliet meet though, an intense passion springs up between them. They fall so physically attached to each other that the rest of the world seems isolated and idealistic because they are in a tunnel of love. Romeo and Juliet's love for one another is so strong that they would do anything for one another. Juliet says, "And hide me with a dead man in his shroud-- Things that, to hear them told, have made me tremble-- And I will do it without fear or doubt, To live an unstained wife to my sweet love" (IV. I. 84-89). The language and behavior that is portrayed here obviously shows a reader that Romeo and Juliet are mentally and physically in love. Juliet is willing to risk her life just to be with Romeo, and as would he. But, once figuring out that Romeo is a Montague and Juliet is a Capulet the young lovers are driven to defy their entire social world, family, friends, and …show more content…
Nurse always protects, dotes, and loves Juliet like she's her own child. Whenever a problem occurs, Nurse is the first to test and challenge the situation. "But first, let me tell ye, if you should lead her in a fool's paradise, as they say, it were a very gross kind of behavior, as they say; for the gentlewoman is young. And therefore, if you should deal double with her, truly it were an ill thing to be offered any gentlewoman and a very weak dealing" (II. IV. 154-160). Nurse is having a continued desire to protect Juliet from Romeo's strong infatuation for her. The Nurse always shows her long-term love for Juliet in a maternal
This shows that the nurse is really more like a maternal figure in Juliet’s life. Juliet trusts the Nurse and turns to her for support in times of need, especially after the dispute with her father about marriage. Juliet was upset about the arranged marriage, and she was already married to Romeo, so after her parents left she turned to the nurse for guidance. “O God!-O Nurse, how shall this be prevented?/ My husband is on earth, my faith in heaven…”(Ⅲ,ⅴ,205-206). Juliet asked the Nurse how she can prevent the arranged marriage from happening. She stated that her husband, Romeo, is on earth, but she loves her parents and doesn't want to disappoint them. Juliet had the opportunity to talk to her mother at this part, because her father left giving her the opportunity, however she waited for her mother to leave so
“Wilt thou provoke me? Then, have at thee boy!” says Romeo, the murderer of Paris. In the play The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, a young man named Romeo falls in love with Juliet, a maiden from the opposing family. Romeo latches on to the thought of being with Juliet, and crosses great boundaries. Romeo’s gestures can be interpreted as romantic, loyal, and passionate. However, I believe he is mentally unstable and extreme in his decisions. Romeo does not consider the future of others, as well as himself.
Have you ever been so in love that you would give up your life to be with another person? That is greatly the case in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Many question how true Romeo's love for Juliet was because of his infatuation with Rosaline. However, Romeo proved multiple times that he was truly in love with Juliet, and risked his life many times to be with her. Romeo's love for Juliet superseded any other relationships, especially his infatuation with Rosaline.
Romeo and Juliet: Five days to fall in love! Romeo and Juliet, love till death do us part. Romeo and Juliet, two people, from very distinctive families, fell in love. They had help from two people very dear to their hearts, but did the two people dearest to them, make the right decision? Friar Lawrence and The Nurse failed as God Teacher because they allowed Romeo and Juliet to get married, and in the process, helped them to go behind the backs of their parents to do so.
The lover’s immediate connection is established at the Capulet feast, “Did my heart love till now? Forswear it sight / For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night.” Through doing this, it shows that Romeo is reckless and continues even though he recognizes that they come from different families, “o dear, my life is my foe’s debt”. Throughout the play, it establishes that Juliet allows herself to behave impulsively and be persuaded by Romeo into a impetuous and thoughtless marriage, “The exchange of thy love’s faithful vowel for mine” Juliet expresses her concern that it is too soon to promise to love Romeo when they have only just met, “It is too rash, too unadvised, too sudden / Too like the lightning” This simile is used to convey Juliet’s thought on their sudden love. Although Juliet has recognized how spontaneous they are acting, it does not prevent her from continuing her relationship with Romeo, proving that Juliet is just as impulsive as Romeo. Thus, Shakespeare has skillfully utilized the lovers to demonstrate that their own reckless actions is a reason for their untimely
For my English final oral presentation, I chose to analyze the character Juliet from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet through the metaphor of a rose. When Juliet and her family are first introduced in the play, Old Capulet, Juliet’s father emphasizes, “My child is yet a stranger in the world. She hath not seen the change of fourteen years.” (Act 1, Scene 2, lines 8-9). This passage allows the reader to interpret that Juliet is still remarkably young, therefore she is innocent, impulsive, and inexperienced. At this point in the story, aspects of Juliet’s character can be seen in the tarot card of The Fool. Illustrated in The Fool card is a single white rose, symbolizing purity, innocence, and a new start. Juliet then meets Romeo, she suddenly begins to mature
The quote clearly embodies the complex nature of love that is presented in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare as their love takes on different forms throughout the play. Their love develops to become a subtle madness, bitter poison and a healing sweet.
A friar of wisdom and great power is an abuser of the power he holds; a friar the citizenry turn to thinking he is there to be welcoming, but he is vain. Friar Lawrence has good intentions to help others yet his actions show that he is truly impulsive and naive. The Friar shows his, “lies, schemes, misleads, falsely sanctions, and performs funeral obsequies for a being he knows is not permanently dead--and, as we can tell, he has no the slightest twinge of conscience about all of this” (Mackenzie 1). He is also blamed for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. He manipulates the characters to believe his actions are to help the star-crossed lovers be happy, however he has ulterior motives and uses his powers against the lovers. In William Shakespeare’s
In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Romeo says, “ I take thee at thy word. / Call me but love, and I’ll be new baptized. / Henceforth I never will be Romeo” (2.2.50). Romeo shows that he is willing to give up anything for Juliet’s love for in this quote he is giving up his name to be with her. As the play progresses, they realize that their love comes at a higher price.In Romeo and Juliet, there are family love, friendship, and romantic love.
life falls apart. Romeo realizes he must run and leave juliet, that his best friend is dead, and he is to be killed for murder, or so he thought.
In spite of this, is certain that the Nurse played a serious role in encouraging the lovers? relationship to blossom. Instead of advising Juliet on the dangers of a love that is ?too rash, too unadvis?d, to sudden?, she continues to place Romeo upon a pedestal, proclaiming his ?face be better than any man?s, his leg excels all men?s, his [body parts] are past compare?. Her haste for Juliet to ?hie hence to Friar Lawrence? cell?, and preparations for ?cords? to be brought for Romeo to ?convoy [to Juliet] in the secret night?, are gestures that illustrate her desire for their relationship to progress quickly. Therefore by offering her approval of Romeo, the Nurse inadvertedly strengthens Juliet?s devo...
She loves Juliet like her own child. Throughout the play, The Nurse is very talkative. She will usually do what she believes is right or what Juliet wants, like secretly meeting with Romeo and arranging the wedding of Romeo and Juliet. Throughout the play, the relationship between Juliet and The Nurse always shows. The Nurse has a playful as well as caring relationship with Juliet.
The Nurse is Juliet's nursemaid, who acts as a confidante and a messenger for Romeo and Juliet. The Nurse loves to talk and reminisce, and her attitude toward love is bawdy. The Nurse is loving and affectionate toward Juliet; however, the Nurse compromises her position of trust when she advises Juliet to forget Romeo and comply with her parents' wishes and marry Paris.
The Nurse’s job is take care of Juliet and raise her; however, upon learning that Juliet is romantically involved with their family’s enemy, she doesn’t provide any form of counsel to Juliet.” I must another way, To fetch a ladder by the which your love Must climb a bird 's nest soon when its dark.” (2.5.77-79). The Nurse aides Romeo by telling him a way to Juliet’s room showing her approval of the relationship. She did not provide any form of counsel to Juliet or inform Capulet or Lady Capulet about Juliet’s relationship. Due to the fact that the Nurse does not do her job and doesn’t tell Juliet to end her relationship with Romeo, it caused this ill-fated relationship to continue. To add to the issue, the Nurse later betrays Juliet when Juliet begs her for help. “I think you are happy in this second match, For it excels your first, or, if it did not, Your first is dead, or 'twere as good he were, As living here and you no use of him.” (3.5.226-238). The Nurse goes against her previous actions and expects Juliet to forget about Romeo by dispraising him. Juliet wants to remain faithful to her husband and this betrayal along with Capulet’s ultimatum causes Juliet to act hastily and want to die if she wasn’t with
In the play “Romeo and Juliet”, Shakespeare shows that love has power to control one’s actions, feelings, and the relationship itself through the bond between a destined couple. The passion between the pair grew strong enough to have the capability to do these mighty things. The predestined newlyweds are brought down a rocky road of obstacles learning love’s strength and the meaning of love.