Romeo And Juliet Character Traits

Romeo Character Analysis In literature, Romeo’s name has become interchangeable with a true lover. His persona is one resembling that of a perfect youthful love and is desired by any couple wanting a relationship lasting for eternity. In the beginning of the play, he is indifferent towards the feud between the Montague and Capulets. The only thing on his mind is Rosaline but this instantly changes once Juliet walks into his life. Romeo has an emotional personality, where he feels strongly in every situation encountered. For example, Romeo’s father would explain how he would have “tears augmenting the fresh morning’s dew” (1.1.127). The statement explains how during the time of his unrequited love, Romeo would mope around all day, and keep to his gloomy self. During this time of sorrow he would
In the beginning of the play Shakespeare wrote, “O heavy lightness, serious vanity…Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health” (1.1.172-174). With the use of oxymorons, Romeo’s confliction over Rosaline is seen. He is undergoing an emotional turmoil and feeling two extreme polarities. His unrequited love is replaced with true love once he meets Juliet. However, they can never be together. He first realizes this when at the Capulet’s party and exclaims, “Is she a Capulet? / O dear account! My life is my foe’s debt” (1.5.117). Romeo realizes that he has fallen in love with the enemy’s daughter and recognizes how disastrous this may end, yet he is determined for their love to see the end. Despite the imminent threat he is facing, he quickly decides that his love is more important than anything else is. Although the couple is soon happily married, the joy does not last long. Romeo’s next conflict occurs after he slays Tybalt, and the Prince declares his judgement of banishment. During the state of utter shock from the deed done, Romeo