The Relationship Between Romeo And Juliet

Context: During a time when fighting is prohibited, two rival families, the Montagues and the Capulets, have to remain peaceful, otherwise, one will be sentenced to their death by the Prince. While in the streets, Romeo and Benvolio happen to come across a servant, who holds an invitation to a party hosted by Lord Capulet. Romeo, Mercutio, and Benvolio attend a party so that Romeo can move on from his previous love, Rosaline. The audience is aware of the two lovers, Romeo and Juliet, who are oblivious to each other’s identity when they first meet. Once Romeo lays eyes on Juliet, he immediately falls in love with her “true beauty” that “teaches the torches to burn bright” (I. v. 52 and 43). Being that Romeo is an unwanted guest at the party,
v. 51). This shows the readers a sense of Romeo’s admiration for Juliet, and how he clearly infatuated with her. Juliet’s presence forces Romeo to forget Rosaline because he is astonished by Juliet’s beauty. Romeo is so captivated that all he wants to do is to worship at “this holy shrine” ( I. v. 93). Through the soliloquy, the audience assumes that Romeo cannot be coaxed out of his affection for Juliet and connects Romeo's feelings to an unshakable love. Shakespeare does not restrict Romeo’s feelings by simply stating that he felt a strong emotion in his heart, but instead by fully describing Juliet’s effect on Romeo. Juliet enthralls Romeo with her beauty by standing before him and he immediately forgets about the love sickness he felt for Rosaline and is mesmerized by Juliet. Without the soliloquy, comprehending Romeo’s yearning for Juliet would be difficult for the audience to grasp for the audience would not know Romeo’s innermost passions, making it difficult for the play to reach the hearts of the audience. After hearing Romeo profess his love for Juliet, there can be no doubt about his love for