Romeo throughout the play

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Sandip Bhalsod 10SXM                                 

ROMEO THROUGHT THE PLAY

We see many sides to Romeo during the play. At the beginning Romeo acts very immature. He is self-centered and pathetic. He claims that he has fallen in love with a woman named Rosaline. His love can be compared to a schoolboy’s crush. However, as soon as he meets Juliet, Romeo’s view on love changes. After experiencing true love his personality changes and he develops into a strong and mature character.  

The first time we see Romeo in the play is Act 1 Scene 1. He is telling his friend Benvolio about his undying love for a woman called Rosaline. During this scene Romeo is in a state of confusion and delusion. It is as if he is in a world of his own. He is totally oblivious to the fact that there has been another family feud between the Montagues and the Capulets. When he talks about his love to Rosaline he speaks elaborately and poetically. He rambles on about his feelings for Rosaline. This makes us think that his feelings for her are not genuine. Romeo does not wish to talk to Benvolio and he would rather wallow in self-pity.

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When Romeo goes to the Capulet ball he instantly falls in love with Juliet. He uses very descriptive language; we can see that Romeo has started to forget his former love Rosaline.

We can see that Rosaline meant nothing to him for he says ‘Did my heart love till now? /for I ne’er saw true beauty till this night’.

They both start a conversation. It is clear that they both like each other. Romeo uses metaphors and similes to describe Juliet’s beauty. ‘She doth teach the torches to burn bright. /it seems she hangs upon the cheek of ...

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