Showing posts with label Marcus MacLeod. Show all posts
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Monday, May 19, 2014

3.3: Romeo is Probably the Most Annoying Character in the Entire Book

PROMPT A:
The only two characters in this scene are Friar Laurence, Romeo, and the nurse makes a brief appearance at the end. The Friar tells Romeo that the Prince of Verona gave Romeo a light sentence for his murder of Tybalt, instead of being sentenced to death, Romeo is merely banished from Verona. As per usual, Romeo start moaning in Iambic pentameter. What a baby! Anyways, according to Romeo, for him, Juliet the world for him, and banishment from the town she lives in is banishment from his world, and banishment from the world is just another way of saying death. I'm pretty sure that sentence just killed some Logic Majors, but whatever. Romeo is so sad that he literally throws himself on the floor. Soon after, someone starts knocking on the Friar's door, so Friar Laurence tries to hide Romeo so that neither of them get in trouble. Of course, Romeo can't be bothered. Fortunately for the both of them, it is merely the Nurse knocking on the door, and she means neither of them any harm. The nurse explains that Juliet is similarly depressed, and Romeo is right about to kill himself, thinking Juliet was sad because her cousin Tybalt is dead. The nurse quickly explains that Juliet is sad because she will be separated from Romeo, much to his relief.

PROMPT B:
I think the theme of this scene is pity-as much as I hate Romeo, you can't help but feel pity as his entire world collapses around him.

PROMPT E:

This is pretty much Romeo during the entire scene. He is constantly moaning, dependent on others, and needs to be kept away from sharp objects-pretty much like a baby. Unlike a baby, he nearly got Friar Laurence killed-what a great friend you are Romeo!

Thursday, May 8, 2014

1.1: Romeo Meets with Dr. Love AKA Benvolio

PROMPT A:
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
I chose this picture as it reminds me of Benvolio AKA Dr. Love. Benvolio AKA Dr. Love can see that Romeo is having a heartache over a girl that he can never have, so Benvolio AKA Dr. Love coaches Romeo, telling him that he can find another girl "By giving liberty unto thine eyes; Examine other beauties". Even when Romeo starts whining in rhythm and meter, Benvolio AKA Dr. Love sticks by his friend/patient.