Romeo And Juliet True Love Analysis
In this current day and age, Romeo and Juliet has become probably the most well known love story. From its iconic sonnets to its tragic ending, the tale of the two lovers is common knowledge in many households. Based on just a simple summary of the tragedy, it would appear that Romeo and Juliet is just a mere love story from two enemy households. However, upon reading it, it becomes prevalent that in Act II there is a questioning of whether or not the love of these “star-crossed lovers” is legitimate. Within 24 hours of meeting each other, the two main characters, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, have already had talks of marriage. However, Juliet is still questioning whether or not Romeo’s love for her is one of true. In their second encounter
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Friar Lawrence, understandably so, is shocked by Romeo’s immediate love, especially coming off of his recent gloomy and miserable heartbreak from Rosaline. He doubts the sincerity of Romeo’s love, saying, “Young men’s love then lies not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes” (89). In this statement, Friar Lawrence basically says that Romeo only loves her for beautiful looks, not for who she actually is. Once again, the legitimacy of Romeo’s love is being doubted, but not Juliet’s. This is mostly likely because of Romeo’s obsession with being in love and to be loved with someone else, which explains his dramatic reactions and exclaims of love to those he feels affectionate toward, or it could possibly relate to the stereotype of the male gender toying with women’s affections, with Friar Lawrence saying that, “Women may fall when there’s no strength in men” (89).
Moreover, it is in Act II of Romeo and Juliet that the legitimacy of one’s love, especially in such a small time frame, is questioned. Unfortunately, we will not get to see the love between the two blossom and develop much, due to their upcoming deaths, but their short lives are a reminder to enjoy the time you have on this earth with the person that you love, despite how long or how short it may
Friar Lawrence, understandably so, is shocked by Romeo’s immediate love, especially coming off of his recent gloomy and miserable heartbreak from Rosaline. He doubts the sincerity of Romeo’s love, saying, “Young men’s love then lies not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes” (89). In this statement, Friar Lawrence basically says that Romeo only loves her for beautiful looks, not for who she actually is. Once again, the legitimacy of Romeo’s love is being doubted, but not Juliet’s. This is mostly likely because of Romeo’s obsession with being in love and to be loved with someone else, which explains his dramatic reactions and exclaims of love to those he feels affectionate toward, or it could possibly relate to the stereotype of the male gender toying with women’s affections, with Friar Lawrence saying that, “Women may fall when there’s no strength in men” (89).
Moreover, it is in Act II of Romeo and Juliet that the legitimacy of one’s love, especially in such a small time frame, is questioned. Unfortunately, we will not get to see the love between the two blossom and develop much, due to their upcoming deaths, but their short lives are a reminder to enjoy the time you have on this earth with the person that you love, despite how long or how short it may