Prompt A: Summary
The second scene of Act 1 begins with Lord Capulet walking with County Paris, and a servant following behind them. Paris expresses his affection for Capulet's daughter Juliet and how he wishes to marry her. However, Lord Capulet feels that Juliet is still too young, but encourages Paris to 'court,' or date, her and that in a few years Capulet will approve of the marriage. Then, he hands his servant a list of names and tells him to invite everyone on the list to a party the Capulet's are hosting that night. The servant begins to panic, as he cannot read, and asks one man passing by if he can read the writing. This man happens to be Romeo with his cousin, Benvolio. Romeo reads the writing for the servant and notices Rosaline, the girl he currently likes is invited. The servant invites the two, not knowing they are from the house of Montague. Benvolio convinces Romeo that they should go in order for Romeo to see Rosaline.
Prompt C: 5 Questions
Romeo - Why would you need your cousin to convince you to go to the Capulet party? Especially since Rosaline will be there, why wouldn't you want to go? Benvolio - Why are you trying so hard to convince Romeo to go to the party with you? Do you just want to go and have a good time or do you have somewhat of a hidden agenda? Lord Capulet - Before you just plan your daughter's life and marriage for her, have you ever talked to her or even stopped to consider what Juliet wants? General Questions - Rosaline just popped up in this story out of the blue when Romeo finally gave a name to his love. Who is she? What is some background information on her? Based on previous knowledge, we know that Romeo and Juliet will meet and fall in love at this party, how will Rosaline and Paris respond to that?
Prompt F: Relationship Between 2 Characters
Romeo and Benvolio seem to have a very sweet, close relationship. They are cousins; but act more like best friends or brothers. For example, Romeo can speak honestly about his feelings like when he says, "One fairer than my love? The all-seeing sun ne'er saw her match since first the world begun." (line 99-100). In return, Benvolio can honestly give Romeo give advice in return, "But in that crystal scales let there be weighed. Your lady's love against some other maid. That I will show you shining at this feast, and she shall scant show well that now seems best," (line 103-106).
Charlize, I agree with how Romeo and Benvolio are like brothers. I wonder if Shakespeare made them so close so it would cause for a greater tragedy at the end of the play.
ReplyDeleteCharlize, you did a really nice job with your questions, I had many of the same ideas. For instance, the questions you have about Benvolio I have too, I want to know what will happen with his character.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job with all your questions. They were all the same questions as I had "Do you just want to go and have a good time or do you have somewhat of a hidden agenda?" This quote is exactly what i was wondering.
ReplyDeleteCharlize, I really like how you described the relationship between Benvolio and Romeo as best friends who can speak openly with each other about their thoughts. Nice job!
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