Isabella Iannitelli Ms. Benevenia English I (Section 2) 21 April, 2024 Romeo’s Great Development When you are a kid you hear about the famous tale of Romeo and Juliet. The next thing you know, you are a little girl going to bed praying for a prince like Romeo to be at your doorstep. However, this special “prince” is much deeper than the attire and face he wears. In relation, Romeo is shown to prove that he is a lot deeper than what strikes the eye. He exhibits loyalty, bravery, and most importantly maturity all throughout the play along with his very charming romantic side. In the tragic play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, although the protagonist Romeo initially seems to be a static character, through his relationships with Friar Lawrence, Juliet, and …show more content…
This reflects Romeo's resilience to go against all the societal norms and restrictions, as he is constantly being reminded how he is going against his family. This quote shows Romeo's determination and willingness to take risks for love, demonstrating how he has changed from the young immature boy seen in the beginning of the play compared to this well-developed young man. Finally, Mercutio’s friendship with Romeo shows how Romeo will stay loyal despite the situation; showing his development is deeper than what strikes the eye. For instance, in Act 1 Mercutio is teasing Romeo about his good-spirited mood, trying to convince him to go to the party, "Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance." (Act 1, Scene 4) This conversation between Mercutio and Romeo highlights the carefree nature of when these two characters are together. At this time, Romeo has not met Juliet yet, so he is still overcoming his heartbreak from his past love,