Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Question
Is Rosaline the Moon that Romeo is talking about? "Arise fair sun and kill the envious moon..." Thoughts?
In response to Juliet asking how Romeo got into her place Romeo says, "With love's light wings did I o'erperch these walls / For stony limits cannot hold love out / And what love can do, that dares love attempt. / Therefore thy kinsman are no stop to me" (Shakespear page 73). He is saying that with wings of love he flew over the high walls, he says that these walls cannot keep him out. Romeo says that his love for her is strong enough to do anything to get to her, therefore the kinsman is not an obstacle for Romeo to get to Juliet, the one he loves.
1. I agree what Juliet says about names because, no matter what something is called it is still that object. If I am called Takis no matter where I go my name may change but as a being I remain the same. Names have power in this story because Romeo is a Montague and it is forbidden to have any relations in between the two family's but if he was to fall under the name Capulet, everything would be fine. This is also a case of labeling for they are quick to judge one another because they are from the opposite family.
2. Juliet speaks but says nothing because when she is standing on the balcony Romeo wishes for her to speak, but she says nothing. I think hes imagining her talking to him, but by the way she is described in this passage she seems to be talking with her beauty as she is so detailed in Romeos description.
Romeo risks his life to get into Juliet's house and when Juliet sees him she says:"How camest thou hither,tell me, and wherefore? The orchard walls are high and hard to climb,and the place death, considering who thou art,if any of my kinsmen find thee here."(Shakespeare,73). In response Romeo says:"With love's light wings did I o'erperch these walls. for stony limits cannot hold love out, and what love con do, that dares love attempt. Therefore thy kinsmen find thee here"(73). As the quote says love was Romeos reason to risk his life. Romeos love for Juliet was so strong that he would risk his life just to see her and that nothing could repress his love for Juliet.
Romeo & Juliet Act II. Scene 2
2.
When Romeo says that Juliet "Speaks with her eyes" he means that she does not need to talk to say what she is feeling. Juliet is showing everything that she is feeling clearly in her eyes, so she does not need to speak for Romeo to understand what she feels.
3.
When Juliet leans her cheek on her hand, Romeo says that he wishes he could be the one touching her cheek. He wishes he was allowed to be with her and and love her without there being consequences.
4.
Unaware of Romeo's presence, Juliet asks him to forget about their families' quarrel and choose instead to be with her. She says that if he chooses to not be defined as a Montague, then she will, in turn choose to not be a Capulet. this means that if he forgets about the things that are keeping them apart, then she will too and they can be happy together.
5.
Juliet says that her name is her enemy and that Romeo is who he is and that his name is just a name. What she means by her name is her enemy is that she could be with Romeo if she had a different name. Her name is keeping her from the love of her life, and thus, it is acting as her enemy, blocking her way to what she wants most. What she means by someone is who they are no matter what their name is is that even though she is a Capulet, and Romeo is a Montague, it does not mean that they are enemies. their names do not define them and she wants Romeo to know that they should not let their names control their lives.
When Romeo says that Juliet "Speaks with her eyes" he means that she does not need to talk to say what she is feeling. Juliet is showing everything that she is feeling clearly in her eyes, so she does not need to speak for Romeo to understand what she feels.
3.
When Juliet leans her cheek on her hand, Romeo says that he wishes he could be the one touching her cheek. He wishes he was allowed to be with her and and love her without there being consequences.
4.
Unaware of Romeo's presence, Juliet asks him to forget about their families' quarrel and choose instead to be with her. She says that if he chooses to not be defined as a Montague, then she will, in turn choose to not be a Capulet. this means that if he forgets about the things that are keeping them apart, then she will too and they can be happy together.
5.
Juliet says that her name is her enemy and that Romeo is who he is and that his name is just a name. What she means by her name is her enemy is that she could be with Romeo if she had a different name. Her name is keeping her from the love of her life, and thus, it is acting as her enemy, blocking her way to what she wants most. What she means by someone is who they are no matter what their name is is that even though she is a Capulet, and Romeo is a Montague, it does not mean that they are enemies. their names do not define them and she wants Romeo to know that they should not let their names control their lives.
When Juliet apears on her balcony, what does Romeo compare her to? When Juliet appears on her balcony, Romeo compares her to the the sun. He also talks about her eyes as if they were stars, because of the twinkle she has.
When Juliet leans her cheek on her hand, what does Romeo say? Romeo says that he wishes that there was a glove on her hand, because he could touch her cheek.
Juliet asks how Romeo got into her place. The orchard walls are high, and Romeo’s life would be in danger if her relatives were to find him there. What is Romeo’s response to these questions? when Romeo gets asked how he got over the high walls he said, "Whith love's light wings did i o'erperch these walls, For stony limits cannot hold love out, And what love can do, dares love attempt. Therefore thy kinsmen are no stop to me" (Shakespear, 73 L 71-74). He is saying that he got over the walls because love gave him wings, and the strangth of his love for juliet will not stop him from putting himself in danger.
When Juliet leans her cheek on her hand, what does Romeo say? Romeo says that he wishes that there was a glove on her hand, because he could touch her cheek.
Juliet asks how Romeo got into her place. The orchard walls are high, and Romeo’s life would be in danger if her relatives were to find him there. What is Romeo’s response to these questions? when Romeo gets asked how he got over the high walls he said, "Whith love's light wings did i o'erperch these walls, For stony limits cannot hold love out, And what love can do, dares love attempt. Therefore thy kinsmen are no stop to me" (Shakespear, 73 L 71-74). He is saying that he got over the walls because love gave him wings, and the strangth of his love for juliet will not stop him from putting himself in danger.
When Juliet asks Romeo how he got into the garden, he responds, "With love's light wings did I o'erperch these walls,/ For stony limits cannot hold love out,/ And what love can do, that dares love attempt./ Therefore thy kinsmen are no stop to me" (2:2:71-74). He is saying that he is so in love that he can do anything, and that he is willing to risk everything for his love. He is also saying that nothing can hold love in or out of places.
Juliet asks how Romeo got into her place. The orchard walls are high,
and Romeo’s life would be in danger if her relatives were to find him
there. What is Romeo’s response to these questions?
"With love's light wings did I o'erperch these walls,
For stony limits cannot hold love out,
And what love can do, that dares love attempt.
Therefore thy kinsmen are no stop to me." (II.I.72).
Romeo says that love made him determined to climb over the tall walls to Juliet. When he says that "love's light wings" helped them over the wall, I think he was relating that to Cupid's wings. He then says that love is very daring, and if one can attempt something for love, then that person in love will do it. Love will not stop the kinsmen from hurting him he says.
Why is Juliet embarrassed?
Juliet is embarrassed because she thought Romeo wasn't listening to her. She wanted to be shown as a modest woman, but now that Romeo has heard he speak about him, she as shown to be immodest. Juliet is also unsure if Romeo loves her also, so she doesn't know what his reaction might be. She says that she confessed her true love in front of him, when she was still unsure. She was embarrassed because her dark secret of the love for Romeo was reviled.
"With love's light wings did I o'erperch these walls,
For stony limits cannot hold love out,
And what love can do, that dares love attempt.
Therefore thy kinsmen are no stop to me." (II.I.72).
Romeo says that love made him determined to climb over the tall walls to Juliet. When he says that "love's light wings" helped them over the wall, I think he was relating that to Cupid's wings. He then says that love is very daring, and if one can attempt something for love, then that person in love will do it. Love will not stop the kinsmen from hurting him he says.
Why is Juliet embarrassed?
Juliet is embarrassed because she thought Romeo wasn't listening to her. She wanted to be shown as a modest woman, but now that Romeo has heard he speak about him, she as shown to be immodest. Juliet is also unsure if Romeo loves her also, so she doesn't know what his reaction might be. She says that she confessed her true love in front of him, when she was still unsure. She was embarrassed because her dark secret of the love for Romeo was reviled.
While Romeo is hiding in the Capulet garden, he sees Juliet through her bedroom window. In the text, he says the following: " But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the East, and Juliet is the sun." (II.2.3-4). What Romeo is basically saying in this quote is what is that light over there? Then realizing it is Juliet, Romeo compares her to the sun rising in the east, with Juliet as the Sun and her bedroom window as the East.
After Romeo reveals himself to Juliet in he garden, Juliet asks Romeo how he got into the garden, because the walls are high and if the Capulets were to find Romeo in the garden, they would kill him. Romeo's response to this is as follows: "With love's light wings did I o'erperch these walls, For stony limits cannot hold love out, And what love can do, that dares love attempt.Therefore thy kinsmen are no stop to me" (II.2.71-74). Romeo is saying that nothing can stop love, specifically Romeo's love for Juliet, not even high walls or the threat of death.
After Romeo reveals himself to Juliet in he garden, Juliet asks Romeo how he got into the garden, because the walls are high and if the Capulets were to find Romeo in the garden, they would kill him. Romeo's response to this is as follows: "With love's light wings did I o'erperch these walls, For stony limits cannot hold love out, And what love can do, that dares love attempt.Therefore thy kinsmen are no stop to me" (II.2.71-74). Romeo is saying that nothing can stop love, specifically Romeo's love for Juliet, not even high walls or the threat of death.
- When Juliet appears on her balcony, what does Romeo compare her to?
Romeo compares Juliet to many things. The first is that he
compares her to the sun. He compares her to the sun because of her great
beauty. He also says that her beauty causes other people to be jealous.
"Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon" (Act 2. Sc. 2. Line 4).
He also compares her eyes to stars, saying they are the brightest and the
fairest stars in all of heaven. He says that her eyes are so bright that birds
would sing because they would think it was day. He also compares her to an
angle. He says that she is a "winged messenger" and that any mortal
would fall instantly in love with her.
- Explain what Juliet says about names. Do you agree?
Juliet says that names are nothing more than names. They
don't tell what a person is. Just because someone is named a Montague it
doesn't mean that they are a certain way. She thinks that she must judge
someone, not by who they come from, but by who they are. "What is a
Montague? It is nor hand, nor good, nor arm, nor face, belonging to a man"
(Act 2. Sc. 2. Line 43)When Juliet appears on her balcony, what does Romeo
compare her to?I think that she is right about this. Just because you come from
a certain family, doesn't meant that you are exactly like them. You might have
some qualities of that family, but you shouldn't be judged by who you come
from. This is what Juliet means when she is talking about names. It doesn't
matter what family Romeo came from, she believes that he is a good person even
if his family hates her family.
- When Juliet appears on her balcony, what does Romeo compare her to?
When Juliet appears on her balcony, what does Romeo compare her to?
After the party at the Capulet house, Romeo sneaks back into the house in search of Juliet. While Romeo looks for Juliet, Juliet appears above Romeo on her balcony above Romeo. Upon seeing Juliet, Romeo says:
" It is the East, and Juliet is the sun./ Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon"(2.2 line 3-4)
By comparing Juliet to the sun, Romeo means that to him Juliet is very important and she is very beautiful and is as radiant as the sun. The next line means that Juliet, who is the sun, is even more beautiful than the moon, who is envious of Juliet's beauty. How does Romeo's description of Juliet differ from Romeo's description of Rosaline when Romeo was in love with Rosaline?
Juliet is going to send someone to Romeo on the following day for what purpose?
After Romeo and Juliet have spent some time talking together, they decide that because they love each other so much that they should be married. Juliet says: "If that thy bent of love be honorable/ Thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow"(pg. 79 line 149-150)
Because Juliet and Romeo are intent on marriage, Juliet intends to send someone to Romeo the next day to inquire about the marriage.This dialogue about Juliet and Romeo's marriage is a very important scene because it shows the extent of their love and how they are both very eager to be married. However, do you think that they are moving to fast? Should they wait a little bit longer so that they can get to know each other?
After the party at the Capulet house, Romeo sneaks back into the house in search of Juliet. While Romeo looks for Juliet, Juliet appears above Romeo on her balcony above Romeo. Upon seeing Juliet, Romeo says:
" It is the East, and Juliet is the sun./ Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon"(2.2 line 3-4)
By comparing Juliet to the sun, Romeo means that to him Juliet is very important and she is very beautiful and is as radiant as the sun. The next line means that Juliet, who is the sun, is even more beautiful than the moon, who is envious of Juliet's beauty. How does Romeo's description of Juliet differ from Romeo's description of Rosaline when Romeo was in love with Rosaline?
Juliet is going to send someone to Romeo on the following day for what purpose?
After Romeo and Juliet have spent some time talking together, they decide that because they love each other so much that they should be married. Juliet says: "If that thy bent of love be honorable/ Thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow"(pg. 79 line 149-150)
Because Juliet and Romeo are intent on marriage, Juliet intends to send someone to Romeo the next day to inquire about the marriage.This dialogue about Juliet and Romeo's marriage is a very important scene because it shows the extent of their love and how they are both very eager to be married. However, do you think that they are moving to fast? Should they wait a little bit longer so that they can get to know each other?
1. When Juliet leans her cheek on her hand, what does Romeo say? Romeo says, "O, that I were a glove upon that hand, That I might touch that cheek!" In dog and cat english, Romeo is saying how he wishes he could be a part of Juliet's hand so he could feel her cheek when she leans it on her hand.
2. When Juliet appears on her balcony, what does Romeo compare her to? Romeo compares Juliet to the sun. Romeo says, "But soft, what light through yonderwindow breaks? It is the East, and Juliet is the sun."
While Romeo is in the Capulet's garden he says, " It is the East, and Juliet is the sun./ Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,/ Who is already sick and pale with greif/ That though, her maid, art far more fair than she" ( Act 2 Scene 2 Lines 3-6). Romeo is comparing Juliet to the sun, which rises in the east. The east he is referring to is where she has made an entrance. He is saying that she lights up anywhere she is. He is also saying that she makes the moon go away. The moon, which is also beautiful, is jealous of Juliet's beauty, and looks gross in comparison. Romeo is basically saying that Juliet is the most beautiful thing in the world or universe.
Explain what Juliet says about names. Do you agree?
Juliet says that if Romeo wasn't a Montague, there would be nothing to prevent their love. The name is not the thing that it labels, and if the name was changed, the thing would not be. The name is nothing in itself; it doesn't affect the actual thing in any way.
I agree that a name is not the actual thing. If we called a rose a muck, it would still be beautiful, but we might not be as inclined to use it in our writing. It might not be such a famous symbol of purity and beauty. Names are of little consequence in the overall scheme of things, but people often worry about what to name their babies because in our society, names do matter. People make up names for eachother, taunt eachother with names, and name things according to what they think of them. However, taunting does affect people, names do matter in terms of media and other such things.
"She speaks, yet she says nothing. What of that? Her eye discourses; I will answer it" (Shakespeare, 69).
I think that what Romeo meant by this is that what she says is not important. She cannot tell him that she loves him because their parents are sworn enemies, but she can look at him and by looking, he will know what she thinks. What she says is not important, he thinks, because it is not to him, and he is only listening to her beautiful voice, not the words that she speaks.
Juliet says that if Romeo wasn't a Montague, there would be nothing to prevent their love. The name is not the thing that it labels, and if the name was changed, the thing would not be. The name is nothing in itself; it doesn't affect the actual thing in any way.
I agree that a name is not the actual thing. If we called a rose a muck, it would still be beautiful, but we might not be as inclined to use it in our writing. It might not be such a famous symbol of purity and beauty. Names are of little consequence in the overall scheme of things, but people often worry about what to name their babies because in our society, names do matter. People make up names for eachother, taunt eachother with names, and name things according to what they think of them. However, taunting does affect people, names do matter in terms of media and other such things.
"She speaks, yet she says nothing. What of that? Her eye discourses; I will answer it" (Shakespeare, 69).
I think that what Romeo meant by this is that what she says is not important. She cannot tell him that she loves him because their parents are sworn enemies, but she can look at him and by looking, he will know what she thinks. What she says is not important, he thinks, because it is not to him, and he is only listening to her beautiful voice, not the words that she speaks.
Romeo & Juliet Act II. Scene 2
Directions: Respond to two of the questions below, 20 minutes per question. Then, respond to a classmate's response for 10 minutes.
- When Juliet appears on her balcony, what does Romeo compare her to?
- How does Juliet “speak, yet . . . [say] nothing”?
- When Juliet leans her cheek on her hand, what does Romeo say?
- Unaware of his presence, what does Juliet ask Romeo to say?
- Explain what Juliet says about names. Do you agree?
- Juliet asks how Romeo got into her place. The orchard walls are high, and Romeo’s life would be in danger if her relatives were to find him there. What is Romeo’s response to these questions?
- Why is Juliet embarrassed?
- Juliet is going to send someone to Romeo on the following day for what purpose?