Romeo And Juliet Love And Hate Study Notes

Love and Hate Week Seven Notes

Stop and INTERPRET (Romeo) What kind of 'person' does the language used by this Romeo character create? Another way to think about this is perhaps, What (themes or ideas) is this Romeo-character 'about' (at this point in the play)? In Act 1, Scene 2, of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Romeo's language creates a persona that is deeply emotional, contemplative, and passionate. With the use of metaphor and paradox, Romeo reveals himself to be a multifaceted figure who is both passionate and disturbed. In the opening of the chapter, Romeo explains the pain of unrequited love, saying, "Why, such is love's trespass, / Griefs of mine weigh heavy in my breast" (1.2.181–182). At this scene, Romeo reveals himself

Juliet is shown as a multi-dimensional and lyrical heroine with contradictory thoughts and desires in this part. The listener obtains insight into Juliet's inner struggle as she grapples with the nuances of her first love through her words and visuals. Juliet depicts Romeo's heart as a "serpent heart, veiled with a flow'ring face" at the start of the action (3.2.73). This paragraph introduces the concept of deceit, implying that an attractive façade might conceal a person's inner character. It's a caution to Juliet not to be so easily swayed by Romeo's

She is a young woman stuck between her own aspirations and her family's and society's expectations. By analyzing the language in this line, we obtain a better grasp of Juliet's personality and the play's recurring themes of love, treachery, and fate. Finally, Keeble's study of Juliet in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet reveals a complicated and nuanced character. Juliet is shown as a young lady dealing with conflicting feelings and wants through her language and pictures. Her portrayal highlights the primary themes of the play, which are love, deception, and fate, making her one of the most memorable and sympathetic characters in all of