Stereotypes In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet
Juliet’s desires contradict the stereotype that in a relationship, men are to be the one’s consumed by lust. Such stereotypes are noticed in movies and books, which allowed society to believe men are sensual. Shakespeare has found a way to justify that stereotypes, such as the one described above, are not accurate. In particular, after getting married to Romeo, Juliet finds herself craving sex. This statement completely challenges the stereotype men are assumed to follow. In the play, Juliet has a monologue explaining how she wishes night would come, for then she is able to see Romeo. Juliet reveals her desire for Romeo as she declares “Spread thy close curtain, love-performing night,/ That runaway's’ eyes may wink, and Romeo/ Leap to these
arms, untalked of and unseen” (129). This monologue outlines Juliet’s wishes for Romeo, clearing displaying Juliet’s craving for sex. She confesses that she can not wait until night, for then she will be reunited with Romeo. Moreover, men are recognized as the partner in the relationship that craves sex, rather than the woman. Furthermore, Act Three represents Juliet’s character’s cravings and desires, allowing the reader to understand she does not fit the stereotypes and gender roles associated with her, as she is a woman.
Additonally, the relationship between Romeo and Juliet are not similar to the relationships defined by stereotypes. For instance, as mentioned above, men are known to take charge, this includes taking charge in a relationship. The relationship between Romeo and Juliet does not contain a certain character who is in charge, rather both characters have similar desires. Having the same intentions allows their relationship to oppose the stereotypes both genders are given in relationships. As recognized in Act Three, not only Romeo has desires, Juliet does as well. Overall, Juliet presents her character through various monologues, providing information that unseemingly fits with the stereotypes of woman.
arms, untalked of and unseen” (129). This monologue outlines Juliet’s wishes for Romeo, clearing displaying Juliet’s craving for sex. She confesses that she can not wait until night, for then she will be reunited with Romeo. Moreover, men are recognized as the partner in the relationship that craves sex, rather than the woman. Furthermore, Act Three represents Juliet’s character’s cravings and desires, allowing the reader to understand she does not fit the stereotypes and gender roles associated with her, as she is a woman.
Additonally, the relationship between Romeo and Juliet are not similar to the relationships defined by stereotypes. For instance, as mentioned above, men are known to take charge, this includes taking charge in a relationship. The relationship between Romeo and Juliet does not contain a certain character who is in charge, rather both characters have similar desires. Having the same intentions allows their relationship to oppose the stereotypes both genders are given in relationships. As recognized in Act Three, not only Romeo has desires, Juliet does as well. Overall, Juliet presents her character through various monologues, providing information that unseemingly fits with the stereotypes of woman.