Facets Of Romeo In Shakespeare's The Conversation Between Romeo And Juliet
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Facets of Romeo The conversation between Romeo and Benvolio reveals how self-centered Romeo is. When Benvolio tries to show Romeo compassion, Romeo responds, “Griefs of mine own lie heavy in my breast (34).” Because Romeo bases his happiness on love, he is burdened by his own problems. Romeo forms a pessimistic view on life by letting his problems control him. While explaining his transgression to Benvolio, he whines, “Doth add more grief to too much of mine own (38).” Not receiving the pity he wants, Romeo becomes distressed and stubbornly rejects Benvolio’s help. Romeo feels empty because Rosaline will not return his love; if she cannot love him, he assumes that no one else will. Through his grievous and heavy-hearted attitude, Romeo declaims his selfishness in a bandy with Benvolio.…show more content… Refusing to tell Benvolio Rosaline’s name, he describes her, saying: “She’s fair I love (59).” Forgetting to think about Rosaline’s character, Romeo becomes enraptured by her outward show. Romeo is in denial of her rejection because he is not thinking of her best interests. “A greedy Romeo uses a sonnet to illustrate Rosaline in which he says:“She’s rich in beauty (71).” Mesmerized by the image of Rosaline, Romeo feels like none of his problems compare to being unloved. Romeo wants Rosaline’s beauty entirely to himself; if he can’t possess her, he wants her child, ignoring the fact that she won’t live to watch her child grow. Shakespeare reveals Romeo’s foolish attitude through his brash and eager thoughts. Additionally, Romeo portrays his emotional side