How Romeo is presented in Act 1 Scene 1

How Romeo is presented in Act 1 Scene 1

1. He is Loyal lover

   • We can tell he is because when Benvolio (his cousin suggests), he should see other woman and therefore forget about or move on from Rosaline, his lover. Instead of doing so he says it will make him think about her even more. This shows Romeo as a loyal lover because he just wants that girl and no one else.
     • In Benvolio's words: "By giving liberty unto thine eyes examine other beauties!"

2. Passionate

   • His lover might not love him but he'll maybe try to convince them and do anything to steal their heart, he'll eventually move on if he doesn't succeed but still is very passionate about his love.
     • "Alas, that love, whose view is muffled still, Should, without eyes, see pathways to his will!" Love is blind, but it can still make you do whatever it wants. This gives us an idea that he isn't responsible for his actions love is.

3. Impulsive

   • We can see how quick he moves on with his lovers which may suggest that it wasn't actually "true love" like he says. This shows us a clear picture of what kind of character he is: he changes his mind often, he probably makes bad choices and is very gullible.

4. Peacefull

   • In my opinion he doesn't seem like a warrior/fighter he seems very calm. He might dislike his parents for making bad decision (fighting) he blames everything on love and doesn't hold any hatred for anyone

5. Emotionally unstable

   • Youthful/childish/immature
     • His emotions change very quickly and so do his actions, this shows us how sensitive he is due to taking a heart break so seriously. Although he has true and powerful feelings, he can't take the fact that his lover can't and doesn't want to love him, he doesn't want to respect her opinion which represents him as a young unintelligent character.
       • He is so depressed because his lover "won't be hit with Cupid's arrow."