Type SAQ below In modern and past pieces of art and literature, the narrative voice of a male character tends to have an enthusiastic response at the sight or thought of a possible romantic partner. The song, “Michelle,” sung by Sir Paul McCartney at the White House in dedication to First Lady Michelle Obama, conveys the view of a man who is in love with a woman who only speaks French, but he knows they would be perfect together despite the language barrier. In the excerpt from “Romeo and Juliet,” written by William Shakespeare, about two star crossed lovers set in the 1300’s. The protagonist, Romeo, falls madly in love with Juliet upon first meeting her, and she causes him to be in complete and utter awe at her beauty and allure. Taking …show more content…
Upon analyzing the lyrics, they lead us to believe that the female character has most likely already rejected the male character after having discovered the language barrier, but he continues to pursue her. He exclaims, “I need to make you see Oh, what you mean to me,” (Doc.1). He knows she does not want to be with him, but since he feels so strongly for her he just knows that if he can get her to understand how he feels for her that she will feel the same as well. Before approaching Juliet, Romeo plans to touch hands and will be attempting to flatter her in order for her to view …show more content…
“And, touching hers, make blessed my rude hand,”(1.5.51). Romeo refers to his own hand as rough and ugly in comparison to her small dainty hands, finding even just her small, subtle features attractive and appealing, and proclaiming that his hand will become “blessed” upon making contact with her. Moreover, after calling Michelle “his” in the song, he begins to speak in French, in attempts to persuade her that they can work. He begins with, “Sont les mots qui vont tres bien ensemble Tres bien” ensemble,” (Doc.1). Therefore, by speaking in French the male narrator begins demonstrating to the female character that he would be more than willing to learn French if that is what it takes to be with her because there is no one else that has ever made him feel this way. Conversely, Romeo claims his eyes are liars for he has never been in love before he has met Juliet. He starts with, “For I ne 'er saw true beauty till this night.” (1.5.53). Romeo proposes that if he thinks he has been in love before he was wrong, because he has never met anyone who could possibly be as beautiful as Juliet, initially implicating that he has fallen in love with Juliet
Before he loved Juliet, he loved Rosaline although she did not love him back. Romeo says about Rosaline, “She hath forsworn to love, and in that vow / Do I live dead, that I live to tell it now” (I.i.231-232). When he sees Juliet for the first time, Romeo describes Juliet as, “As a rich jewel in an Ethiop’s ear- / Beauty too rich for use, for Earth too dear” (I.iv.53-54).
Fake Love There is a difference between love and infatuation. In the Play Romeo and Juliet, Romeo claims Juliet is the woman he is helplessly in love with and is destined to be with. Although he may think that he loves her, his desire is captivated by her looks. Throughout the play, it becomes more obvious through Romeo's words, history, and knowledge that he does not know the loyalty of love. “Young men’s love then lies not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes” (Act 2, Scene 3, Lines 67-68)
O speak again, bright angel, for thou art As glorious to this night, being o’er my head, As is a winged messenger of heaven Unto the white-upturned wond’ring eyes Of mortals that fall back to gaze on him, When he bestrides the lazy puffing clouds, And sails upon the bosom of the air.” (Shakespeare 55). A second ago, Romeo’s attention is fixated on Rosaline. Now, his attention has shifted to Juliet. In the play, Romeo falls in love with Juliet the second he sees her and immediately wants to marry her.
Romeo at this point is feeling romantic and wants to go back to be with Juliet. Due to his romanticness, Romeo has become desperate and must be with Juliet.
In the play Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, explains on how two lovers fell in love while being in two feuding families. Throughout all their struggles, the love of Romeo and Juliet triumphed it all. However, it led to both lovers taking their lives, which ended the whole family feud. Now, we all ask ourselves: Who’s to blame? The individuals who are responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet are Juliet’s parents, Friar Lawrence, and Juliet herself.
Alan Watts once said, “Never pretend to a love which you do not actually feel, for love is not ours to command.” (brainyquotes.com). Watts is saying that we can't just say that we love someone, we have to feel our heart swell with the love we have for that person. In William Shakespeare's, The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Romeo and Juliet are not truly in love because they automatically fall ‘in love’ after seeing each other once, they decide to get married a few hours after they meet and they are too immature to actually know what love is . One reason Romeo and Juliet are not truly in love is that they fell in love right after they meet (lust at first sight).
Romeo sees what he thinks is Juliet lifless and cold. He professes his love for her and kisses her. Romeo says, "Come, bitter conduct, come, unsavory guide!/ Thou desperate pilot, now at once run on/ The dashing rocks thy seasick weary bark! Here's to my love (drinking)/ Oh true apothecary/
Romeo’s love for Juliet lead to many secrets, false information, lies, and also deaths including his own death. When Romeo seen Juliet at the dance he instantly fell in love. “What lady’s that, which doth enrich the hand. Of yonder knight?” (Act 1, Scene 5)
Juliet 's apparent death reveals the reactions and true emotions that her parents, The nurse and Paris felt towards her. Act 4 scene 5 starts with a humorous and eager tone but suddenly switches to a more sorrowful and sad tone as soon as the nurse discovers Juliet’s pale dead body. They were shocked and upset because it meant to be juliet 's wedding night. Their attitude and reaction shows us the importance of Juliet in their lives. Their relationships with Juliet in the past have an impact on the way they reacted.
Romeo is saying that love can be hard, but because of his personality he continues to work hard to be the man that Juliet wants him to be. Back when Juliet was waiting for Romeo so they could consummate their marriage Romeo had been banished. Romeo still was married to Juliet and was waiting to hear from her, because he is a very loyal guy. Romeo has a very strong characteristics that allow him to be a loyal friend, son, and husband.
In the play Romeo and Juliet one of the main characters, Romeo, is a rather impulsive fellow who acts on what he sees and feels. He falls in love in the blink of an eye and just as fast he can get over it. He is always impulsive but when he finds himself in love his impulsiveness doubles. Romeo’s impulsive decisions causes his love, Juliet, to ultimately get killed.
Arriving to the party with his friends, disguised in masks as to not reveal they are rival Montagues, the men find their way to the dance floor. It is there that Romeo spots Juliet from across the room, and he falls in love at first sight. “Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! /
Romeo becomes infatuated with Juliet and even before meeting her, claims to love her. However, his love is based on her beauty which causes him to uncontrollably profess his love for her: “Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight, For
How does Shakespeare’s Portrayal of Romeo and Juliet’s relationship become so captivating for the audience? Act 2 scene 2 is one of the most important and well known scenes in Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’. In this scene, Romeo and Juliet openly declare their love for each other for the first time in the play, which is done partially in soliloquy and partially in dialogue. The atmosphere that Shakespeare creates in Act 2 Scene ii is one of excitement, expectation and a little fear on the part of the audience. In this scene the audience is aware that Romeo is trespassing not only onto the private property of another family, but also onto one of his mortal enemies’, and if he were to get caught he would immediately be murdered by the Capulet
A narrative voice of a male character expressing his response of affection towards a woman may describe his enthusiasm in a romantic setting. The song “Michelle” by Paul McCartney performed in the White House to the President and his family. The song tells about a man attempting to express his love for a woman in a way she will understand because there is a language barrier. Act 1 Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet is an excerpt from a play set in the 1300’s by William Shakespeare. This excerpt is the moment Romeo first lays eyes on Juliet and is pouring his heart out to impress her.