The scene starts with two servants who try to show off to each other by boasting how fearless they are and how much they want to fight. When they meet more servants from a rival household, they bite their thumbs and a fight breaks out. Benvolio, a cousin to Romeo Montague, takes out his sword and tries to stop the fight. However, Tybalt, a member of the Capulet family, arrives and draws Benvolio into the fight. The battle escalates as random civilians and the heads of the Montague and Capulet families join in. This continues until the Prince of Verona breaks up the fight and threatens the participants with death if they ever fight again. Everyone leaves except Lady Montague and Benvolio, who ponder why Romeo is so sad all the time. Benvolio talks to Romeo and finds out he loves Rosaline, who does not love him back. Benvolio suggests Romeo take his mind off the matter by going after another girl.
Prompt B: Theme
The theme of the scene is despair because Romeo is so depressed about not being able to woo Rosaline.
Prompt E: Image
Daniel, the explanation for your symbolic image shows deep insight. You use the image to convey the implications of his lovesickness -- that he is not to be the same again. For your theme, push beyond one word -- remember our discussions earlier in the year regarding topic vs. theme. What important message/insight does this scene convey ABOUT despair. Go beyond the predictable in your response for this one.
ReplyDeleteFor prompt B, you have a short but sweet summary of the scene in only one sentence. Also, I admire your use of words. Ex: being able to woo.
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