The Impulsive Acts Of Love In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet
Shakespeare, in the play “Romeo and Juliet, writes about love, passion, and decisions to convey that impulsive acts of love can overpower morals, loyalties, and emotions.
Romeo tells Benvolio about his love for Rosaline, a girl who he doesn’t seem to actually have a relationship with. It doesn’t even seem that Rosaline has feelings for Romeo. When Romeo says, “She hath forsworn love, and in that vow do I live dead,” (Shakespeare I.i.230) he means that he is heartbroken. Shakespeare’s exaggerated statements show that Romeo is dramatic.
Benvolio convinces Romeo to crash a party hosted by a hostile family, the Capulets. Romeo goes because Rosaline will be there. At the dance, Romeo sees Juliet and instantly forgets about Rosaline. Later,
Romeo tells Benvolio about his love for Rosaline, a girl who he doesn’t seem to actually have a relationship with. It doesn’t even seem that Rosaline has feelings for Romeo. When Romeo says, “She hath forsworn love, and in that vow do I live dead,” (Shakespeare I.i.230) he means that he is heartbroken. Shakespeare’s exaggerated statements show that Romeo is dramatic.
Benvolio convinces Romeo to crash a party hosted by a hostile family, the Capulets. Romeo goes because Rosaline will be there. At the dance, Romeo sees Juliet and instantly forgets about Rosaline. Later,