Comparing Romeo’s love for Juliet with his love for Rosaline
I can explain the similarities and differences in how Romeo presents his love for Rosaline and his love for Juliet.
Comparing Romeo’s love for Juliet with his love for Rosaline
I can explain the similarities and differences in how Romeo presents his love for Rosaline and his love for Juliet.
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Key learning points
- Romeo’s language implies that he values Juliet for herself.
- In contrast, Romeo’s language suggests that he valued the chase for Rosaline rather than her.
- Romeo’s use of oxymorons suggests that he sees his love for Rosaline as something uncertain and conflicting.
- However, he describes his love for Juliet in physical terms which suggests it is more substantial.
- Romeo suggests that, while he is losing himself, his love for Juliet means he’s joining something greater than himself.
Keywords
Abstract - existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
Substantial - not imaginary or illusory: real, true; important
Objectification - the act or an instance of treating a person as an object or thing
Oxymoron - two words or phrases used together that have, or seem to have, opposite meanings
Celestial - positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space e.g. sun, moon, stars
Common misconception
Juliet was Romeo's only love in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'.
Before Juliet, Romeo believes himself to be in love with Rosaline.
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