1. Consider how Shakespeare presents the love between Romeo and
In the play Romeo and Juliet', this theme is love. ... When telling Benvolio of his love for Rosaline in Act 1 scene 1, Shakespeare gives Romeo short sharp lines like Out. ... This forms a stark contrast to Romeo's declaration in Act 1 scene 5 where he wonders Did my heart love till now?' ... In Act 5 scene 5, Juliet also has an ill-diving soul; Methinks I see thee now as one dead in the bottom of a tomb. ... She has to avoid telling her mother about Romeo and their marriage and yet does not want to lie to her and so, in Act 3 scene 5, says Indeed, I never shall be satisfi...
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