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Romeo begins to tell Juliet about his feelings, swearing to them by the “blessed moon,” but Juliet urges him not to swear by the changeable, “inconstant” moon and instead swear by himself, as he is “the god of [her] idolatry.”
Act II, Scene 2 Summary and Analysis. Romeo is now in the Capulet orchard. Having heard Mercutio’s teasing, Romeo comments that it is easy to poke fun at someone’s pain when you have never ...
Act 2, Scene 3. In the scene, Romeo repeatedly expresses that he is willing to put himself in harm’s way for the chance to talk to Juliet. The idea that he would rather be killed by her family than live without her emphasizes the reckless abandon of the two lovers.
Act Two, Introduction. The Chorus explains that Romeo has traded his old desire for a new affection, and that Juliet has also fallen in love. Though their secret romance puts Romeo and Juliet at risk, their passion drives them to meet, regardless of the danger.
And but thou love me, let them find me here. My life were better ended by their hate. Than death proroguèd, wanting of thy love. ROMEO. I have night’s cloak to hide me from their eyes, And but thou love me, let them find me here. My life were better ended by their hate. Than death proroguèd, wanting of thy love.
What is Benvolio's tone in act 2, scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet? Why might Romeo be upset by Mercutio's remarks?
A summary of Act 2: Prologue & Scenes 1 & 2 in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Romeo and Juliet and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
