Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare notes that the youth’s judgement is clouded by their immaturity. Romeo is hopelessly devoted to Rosaline, and then conversely shifts his adoration to Juliet. “That beauty for which love groaned and would die, with now tender Juliet matched is now not beautiful. Now Romeo is beloved and loves again.” The alluding significance is that Romeo is in love with the idea of love. “Did my heart love till now?

(Shakespeare 1.4.1016).’" However Juliet hesitates towards Romeo’s gestures because she doesn’t know who Romeo is. Then, Romeo continues with his romantic statements and the two kiss. Although Romeo is romantic, he is also very impulsive. After meeting Juliet Romeo was in love after just breaking up with Rosaline. When Romeo talks to Friar Laurence he explains “‘Then plainly know my heart’s dear love is set On the fair daughter of rich Capulet’ As mine on hers, so hers is set on mine, And all combined, save what thou must combine By holy marriage.

They flirt with each other and Juliet's immediate attraction to Romeo is clearly shown. It is a light hearted conversation, with both Romeo and Juliet obviously ve... ... middle of paper ... ... the only way they can be together is if he kills himself. He does not die out of anger, or rage at the unfairness of the situation, but because he loves Juliet and is not willing to live his life without her. In conclusion, Romeo is a very emotional and rash character, but he does show maturity in his love for Juliet. His conduct is annoying early in the play, when he is infatuated with Rosaline and again later, when he is banished.

He says, “With love’s light wings did I o’erperch these walls/For stony limits cannot hold love out/And what love can/do that dares love attempt.” (II.ii.71-74) In this quote, it seems like Romeo is more loving and happier than previous things that he said. This suggests that the word love, meaning delighted and peace, shows that Romeo is going through a delightful phase. Depending on how he may be feeling or what he is going through, his point of view toward love may... ... middle of paper ... ... prick means sharp or pointy. Even though there are different ideas or messages about love in the play Romeo and Juliet, the most seen is that love takes control of people. It guides you through lots of things and decisions without thinking twice, which creates a problem.

Analysis of the Balcony Scene in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Love is profound and unconditional. Love is devotional and overwhelming but as for Romeo and Juliet , they are not supposed to fall in love because they are sworn enemies. When Romeo and Juliet fall in love they are aware of the risks they are taking but the feeling of love is powerful and Romeo is a romantic dreamer, they are not afraid to fall deeply in love. The situation they find themselves in and the strength of their love gives this scene the immense romantic appeal and fame . The scene is full of commotion, dramatic tension and activity.

Character Essay Romeo In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, one of the main characters, Romeo, is described as a passionate yet immature person. Throughout the play Romeo is in search of love, which is why he is seen as passionate, but how he looks for love, it is seen as immature. In the beginning his need for Rosaline was very passionate but the fact his mind was changed so easily shows his immaturity. His love for Juliet was very passionate but the fact that he went for her so quickly shows his immaturity. “Ay me!

Upon hearing the news of the arranged marriage, the audience sees a wiser, coyer Juliet. "I'll look to like" This gives the audience a new perspective on Juliet, showing she is more complex than first thought. Nurse's bawdy humour is used to lighten the mood. "Thou wilt fall backward when thou comest to age" The juxtaposition from seriousness to comedy is a light relief in such a serious play, keeping the audience's interest. A Shakespearean audience would have seen Juliet as a normal teenager about to be married, however a modern audience would see Juliet as a sheltered teen, who doesn't have a good idea about men.

In contrary, Romeo and Juliet use suddenness in the pursuit of romance. While this method is commonly misinterpreted around the world, it exhibits an absolute resemblance to today’s generation. Throughout the tragic tale, the young lovers encounter many obstacles, causing them to understand the fallacies of love. Ann Landers expresses that “Love is quite understanding and the mature acceptance of imperfection.” Even so, Shakespeare’s protagonists fail to discover ‘that’ deepening emotion that leads to true love. Often, both characters portray a side that opposes the real meaning of romance.

The Friar also anticipates the cruel end of their love when he warns "these violent things have violent ends". Shortly before Romeo and Juliet are married Romeo says But come what sorrow can, It cannot countervail the exchange of joy That one short minute gives me in her sight Basically, he has reached what he has described as his utmost fulfilment. "It is enough I may but call her mine". In chapter 3, I explained that the love of Romeo and Juliet appears as an attempt. But are we to evaluate their love as a success, as a successful attempt?

She hath Dian’s wit,/ And, in strong proof of chastit... ... middle of paper ... ...Act I. In Act I of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare demonstrates different forms of love that characters face. From the beginning, Romeo struggles to find true love and what love really is. As for Juliet, she also struggles on what love is, but also finding her own voice. And when finally finding true love they discover that they have fallen in love their own enemy.