At the beginning of the play, Romeo pines for Rosaline, proclaiming her the paragon of women and despairing at her indifference toward him. ... Romeo's love matures over the course of the play from the shallow desire to be in love to a profound and intense passion. ... Such extreme behavior dominates Romeo's character throughout the play and contributes to the ultimate tragedy that befalls the lovers. ...

• Word Count: 13391
• Approx Pages: 54
• Grade Level: High School