Although Romeo and Juliet become inextricably smitten with one another, they both enter into the relationship from different perspectives. Their love is strong, but each has their reasons for the intensity of their love. Romeo has just come out of anothercrush?. He has liked Rosaline for quite awhile, but things do not work out because the feelings are not mutual. Romeo sees that Juliet is a beautiful lady that he falls in love with right away, while he attends the Capulet Party. Juliet also instantly falls in love with Romeo, but it could be more of an escape for her. Despite the formidable obstacles they must overcome, their intense love survives because they do not just give up on their love.
Prior to seeing Juliet, Romeo had intense feelings for Rosaline. These feelings were not felt by Rosaline though, so nothing came out of it. These lines are spoken by Friar Lawrence who is referring to Romeo as a waverer.Thy love did read by rote, that could not spell./ But come, young waverer, come, go with me.? (2.3.95-96). He does not seem to know what he wants or who he loves. Romeo is depressed and is shutting himself off from the world because love is not working out for him. Before Juliet attends the party at her father's, she is being arranged to marry Paris. This is against her will though, she does not love this man at all. Juliet has never been in a relationship before, so this is a new experience for her. Lady Capulet, Capulet, the nurse, and others thought that she is being ridiculous. They think that she is stubborn and foolish for not wanting to marry Paris. Her father gets very upset when he hears Juliet will not and does not want to marry Paris as he expresses to her.
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Hang thee, young baggage, disobedient wretch:.
I tell thee what: get the church o? Thursday,.
Or never after look me in the face.
Speak not; reply not; do not answer me.
Capulet is saying that Juliet better be there and marry Paris or he will disown her.