Thursday, May 7, 2015
Act 1 Scene 3: Romeo talks of Rosaline
Act 1 scene 3, Romeo says, "When the devout religion of mine eye, maintains such falsehood, then turn tears to fire; all those who, often drowned, could never die, Transparent heretics, be burnt for liars, One fairer than my love? The all-seeing sun Ne'er saw her match since first the world begun." This line shows how Romeo is rash and does not think ahead or rationally when in love. He should be able to realize that he may fall in love with someone else, but instead he foolishly believes that Rosaline is the only person he could possibly fall in love in, and that no one is prettier. However, once he meets Juliet, he believes the same about Juliet, that she cannot be replaced. I liked this scene as it shows a lot about Romeo's character, both directly and indirectly.
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Love tends to overpower one's thoughts, and once someone becomes in love with someone, it is difficult to think of other things and behave properly, for love is a strong force that plays with the mind.
ReplyDeleteYour analysis shows me how Romeo's love isn't love, but merely attraction towards beauty. Romeo truly doesn't know either's personality, but falls head over heels for them. That is not love.
ReplyDeletethis really shows how much romeo's head is in love. He falls for anyone.
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