Romeo is the character that I chose to focus on as I read Romeo and Juliet. He has his own unique personality the differs depending on who he is with and the situation that he ends up in. I didn't really like Romeo that much, but he changed throughout the story in a way that no other character did.
At the beginning of this play, Shakespeare portrays Romeo as someone who is very emotional and strong as a character. He is a little cocky, self-centered, making rash decisions, and always getting what he wants. At times, he isn't able to control his actions. Like when Tybalt was fighting Mercutio in Act 3. Romeo enters as they are about to engage in a fight and tries to restrain Tybalt. "Don't fight" was what Romeo said to him, but to no avail. When Mercutio fell down, dead, Romeo proceeded to kill Tybalt himself and his actions got him banished.
When Juliet came into Romeo's life, he was different than what he was like before. He was calmer, more humble, and less cocky. Their love for each other is genuine, even though Juliet seems a little hesitant at first. At the end, when Juliet takes the sleeping potion, Romeo becomes his old, rash self. He remembers the pain and depression he experienced when Rosaline left him and didn't want to go through that again, so he kills himself. THE END.
I described Romeo too! I completely agree that in the beginning he came off as arrogant and very emotional, but I think he changed a bit throughout the story.
ReplyDeleteI agree! I didn't ever become very fond of him though.
DeleteI appreciate your view of his changes in personality are based on his relationship with Juliet! Love can do that... :)
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ReplyDeleteTotally agree-I noticed that his emotional changes happened around that time too. Good to know that somebody shares my opinion that Juliet was the cause! =)
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