The plot starts off with the servants of both the Montague and Capulet household getting into a fight, and some of the family gets involved too. Then, the Prince of Verona breaks up the fight, on pain of death. Romeo comes into the town square just a bit too late to be in the fight, but his attitude indicates that he doesn't care for fighting at all, in fact, all he seems to care for is an unknown girl (OK, we all know that this 'unknown girl is Juliet, but we have to pretend its a mystery because we haven't gotten that far yet.) Anyways, Romeo meets with Benvolio AKA Dr. Love, and they talk a bit.
PROMPT B:
I believe the theme of this scene is trouble, because we see the resurgence of old rivalries as well as learn of Romeo's romantic pains - both which will dominate the rest of the play.
PROMPT E
Marcus, the symbolic image is apt; nicely done. For your theme, remember theme goes deeper than one word topics. What important message is this scene conveying ABOUT trouble?
ReplyDeleteWhy can Romeo not get over this girl that he obviously cannot get? I like how Benvolio sticks with him, even when all he can think about is losing Rosaline. I agree with your theme, it seems that Romeo will cause a lot of trouble through the rest of the play in his search for love.
ReplyDeleteI like how the image shows the stereotypical unreliability of success in authorities who try to arrange marriages, as it seems this factor is showing up a lot in the play. It feels like Benevolio is talking to a wall and is just causing Romeo more grief by discussing Roseline and "examining other beauties.
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