Romeo And Juliet Analysis Paper

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                        Romeo and Juliet Analysis Paper

        Romeo and Juliet share a deep connection that is undeniable.  Their love for each other is boundless, looking at one another as almost flawless. Their characters seem to fix in one another like a puzzle, sharing ideal qualities. Yet the contrast between these “star crossed lovers” attitudes are shown in their distinct attributes. Even though Romeo and Juliet share similar qualities, Juliet shows that her character is more mature and practical opposed to Romeo whose character is impractical and unreasonable.

        Romeo and Juliet share common characteristics that are reflected through their actions. They share many qualities that ignite the fire of their love.  Each makes rash decisions in situations that seem to lurch onto them arbitrarily.  This is shown when both of the young lovers stumble into an undying, passionate love at first sight. They both make a rash decision to jump into a relationship, not even with a need to question their destine love. They only seem to focus on one another’s beauty and attractiveness when first meeting.  Also, both characters share a poetic language to overstress their ideas. They speak metaphorically, using similes and poetic exaggerations when talking about one another. To embellish his lover, Romeo exclaims, “She doth teach the torches to burn bright.” (1. 1. 43).   This tells us that Juliet's magnificence is much brighter than a torch. This statement along with how Juliet describes Romeo mirrors one another.

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Although being very similar in character, Juliet shows that she can be more mature unlike Romeo who shows his irrational surface. In the "balcony scene", Juliet proves to be more tentative, patient, and mature in her approach to handling Romeos over dramatic attitude. Realizing their absurd and drastic decisions Juliet exclaims, “I have no joy for this contract tonight.  It is too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.” (3.3.115).   She also shows her intelligence through her replies to Romeos illogical statements.  While Romeo has already declared his love for Juliet, he attempts to swear to his passion "by yonder blessed moon.” ...

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