How does Romeo view love?
How does Romeo view love?
Romeo’s interpretation of love is ‘fashionable love’. Through this fashionable love Romeo has made himself believe that he is in true love with Rosaline and therefore lusts and longs for her. He lets love preoccupy him and takes it to an excess that both his father and his good friends Benvolio and Mercutio notice.
How is Romeo smart?
Romeo was likely quite intelligent, with emotional intelligence very high. He was from a prominent family so would have had nurturing, nutrition and education. He had the good sense to go into the masked ball. Clearly, falling in love with Juliette on sight suggests high emotional intelligence.
How is Romeo introduced to the audience?
Shakespeare introduces the audience to Romeo, a son of Lord Montague, whose House is involved in an ancient feud with the House of Capulet. Shakespeare writes Romeo various oxymoron’s, “Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire”, to show Romeo’s ability to use elaborate language and to express his poetic nature.
What are Romeo’s beliefs?
In the beginning of the play, we see that Romeo feels he is a slave to love, who bends people “to his will” (Act I, Scene 1). He also feels that love has a contradictory nature; it is composed of complete opposites.
How would you describe Romeo?
A young man of about sixteen, Romeo is handsome, intelligent, and sensitive. Though impulsive and immature, his idealism and passion make him an extremely likable character. Romeo is also an affectionate and devoted friend to his relative Benvolio, Mercutio, and Friar Lawrence.
How long did Romeo and Juliet last?
five days
Where are Romeo and Juliet buried?
Romeo and Juliet lie buried together inside the Capulet monument, but their names are not inscribed on its walls. The com- memoration of Romeo and Juliet takes place elsewhere, in the golden statues erected by their fathers, which record their tragic love for all of Verona to see.