What Is Romeo's Representation Of Beauty

Romeo is in love with Rosaline and Juliet by their beauty. Romeo announces to Mercutio why he loves Rosaline, when he declares that; “O, she is rich in beauty, only poor that when she dies, with beauty dies, her store”(1.1.209-210) This conversation demonstrates that Romeo adores Rosaline for her beauty. This is what Romeo generally mourns for, when Rosaline doesn’t accept his affection. This shows that Romeo is like other men who only look for the attractive women to date. This is no different when he discovers Juliet. He primarily consults with himself about her beauty. For example, when he delivers his metaphor; “O speak again, bright angel, for thou art as glorious to this night, being o’er my head,”(2.2.26-28) Juliet is also alluring like