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ACT II. Scene 2
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ACT II. SCENE 2
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ACT II. Scene 2. Things to Ponder. The famous balcony scene reinforces the themes of society and the private love of R&J The lovers are isolated from the forces of society (Verona & Fate) which will eventually destroy them both in the end. In the day-world of Verona, the lovers find darkness; - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Transcript of ACT II. Scene 2
ACT II. SCENE 2
THINGS TO PONDER
The famous balcony scene reinforces the themes of society and the private love of R&J
The lovers are isolated from the forces of society (Verona & Fate) which will eventually destroy them both in the end
In the day-world of Verona, the lovers find darkness;
In the Italian night, the lovers find lyric expression and light for their love
They are light to each other in a world of darkness
R&J’S LOVE
Romeo’s idea of love has not changed and he is still in love with the idea of love (exaggeration / hyperboles) – says Juliet is more radiant than the moon
Juliet is more concerned with the essentials of their relationship (is she too easily won? / Are Romeo’s intentions genuine?
