Romeo And Juliet Saq Analysis

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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

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