Comments on: Romeo, Romeo . . . [who] for art thou, Romeo? http://css8thgradeenglish.wordpress.com/2009/03/31/romeo-romeo-who-for-art-thou-romeo/ A Convenient Classroom Tool Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:01:42 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Sam F. http://css8thgradeenglish.wordpress.com/2009/03/31/romeo-romeo-who-for-art-thou-romeo/#comment-2767 Sam F. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:46:06 +0000 http://css8thgradeenglish.wordpress.com/?p=261#comment-2767 I think that Romeo is starting to get a liitle creepy. He is really in love with Juliet, and they have known each other for almost a day now. He has not really thought about it, just the other day he was crying over Rosoline, and now he does not want anything to do with her. He just wants somebody to marry, so he can be thought of as cool. I think that Romeo is starting to get a liitle creepy. He is really in love with Juliet, and they have known each other for almost a day now. He has not really thought about it, just the other day he was crying over Rosoline, and now he does not want anything to do with her. He just wants somebody to marry, so he can be thought of as cool.

]]> By: Connor M. http://css8thgradeenglish.wordpress.com/2009/03/31/romeo-romeo-who-for-art-thou-romeo/#comment-2766 Connor M. Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:31:44 +0000 http://css8thgradeenglish.wordpress.com/?p=261#comment-2766 I thought romeo would be more honest... hiding in the bush's and watching your girlfriend while talking to yourself is not really honest just creepy I thought romeo would be more honest… hiding in the bush’s and watching your girlfriend while talking to yourself is not really honest just creepy

]]> By: Jackson W http://css8thgradeenglish.wordpress.com/2009/03/31/romeo-romeo-who-for-art-thou-romeo/#comment-2765 Jackson W Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:49:28 +0000 http://css8thgradeenglish.wordpress.com/?p=261#comment-2765 *This post is only using presumptions based on Romeo's character so far. It is as of yet unknown whether or not his character will evolve.* I think the Romeo/Romeo-esque character portrayed in popular culture these days is radically distorted from the Romeo portrayed in the play. Over time, people have molded the image of Romeo into something more appealing and rational. The Romeo portrayed in the book does not fit this description at all. Although he is debatably quite romantic (hold up... is his name derived from the same root as romantic?), he is awkwardly direct to say the least. He also treats "love" not as a valuable commodity, but merely as a superficial bonus providing only momentary enjoyment. For example, he obsesses over Rosaline, but just as quickly forgets her upon simply seeing Juliet. The cliche, "love at first sight," that often stems from the play is somewhat contradictory. It isn't possible to tell personality by sight, and since it is advisable to fall in love with someone you can tolerate, love at first sight doesn't make sense. To use the overquoted passage that has come up so many times: “If I profane with my unworthiest hand This holy shrine the gentle sin is this: My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss” (I.V.104-107). How was Romeo supposed to know that Juliet wasn't, to put it bluntly, a total jerk? He just jumped in head first without taking any time to figure out who Juliet was and if she was actually someone he liked. *This post is only using presumptions based on Romeo’s character so far. It is as of yet unknown whether or not his character will evolve.*

I think the Romeo/Romeo-esque character portrayed in popular culture these days is radically distorted from the Romeo portrayed in the play. Over time, people have molded the image of Romeo into something more appealing and rational. The Romeo portrayed in the book does not fit this description at all. Although he is debatably quite romantic (hold up… is his name derived from the same root as romantic?), he is awkwardly direct to say the least. He also treats “love” not as a valuable commodity, but merely as a superficial bonus providing only momentary enjoyment. For example, he obsesses over Rosaline, but just as quickly forgets her upon simply seeing Juliet. The cliche, “love at first sight,” that often stems from the play is somewhat contradictory. It isn’t possible to tell personality by sight, and since it is advisable to fall in love with someone you can tolerate, love at first sight doesn’t make sense. To use the overquoted passage that has come up so many times:

“If I profane with my unworthiest hand
This holy shrine the gentle sin is this:
My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand
To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss” (I.V.104-107).

How was Romeo supposed to know that Juliet wasn’t, to put it bluntly, a total jerk? He just jumped in head first without taking any time to figure out who Juliet was and if she was actually someone he liked.

]]> By: Kyle http://css8thgradeenglish.wordpress.com/2009/03/31/romeo-romeo-who-for-art-thou-romeo/#comment-2764 Kyle Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:03:53 +0000 http://css8thgradeenglish.wordpress.com/?p=261#comment-2764 I don't think he's the hero that he is in the book because he wants to find love so fast so badly and I just think he's really desperate and he just wants a girl to be with because he went from juliet's cousin to Juliet really fast I don’t think he’s the hero that he is in the book because he wants to find love so fast so badly and I just think he’s really desperate and he just wants a girl to be with because he went from juliet’s cousin to Juliet really fast

]]> By: Tyler R http://css8thgradeenglish.wordpress.com/2009/03/31/romeo-romeo-who-for-art-thou-romeo/#comment-2763 Tyler R Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:15:44 +0000 http://css8thgradeenglish.wordpress.com/?p=261#comment-2763 Romeo seems to fall in love to easily. Immediately after seeing Juliet Romeo forgets Rosaline. Before even talking with Juliet Romeo said the following: “For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night” (I.V.59-60). It seems really weird to me that Romeo completely forgets Rosaline upon seeing Juliet’s face. Keep in mind that this is the same Romeo who was constantly talking about how perfect Rosaline was. Personally, I don’t believe in love at first sight. It seems like Romeo forgot about Rosaline really easily. Despite all of that weirdness though, I must admit, Romeo has a gift with words. In that way, at least, he can live up to all the expectations of people who haven’t read the script. “If I profane with my unworthiest hand This holy shrine the gentle sin is this: My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss” (I.V.104-107). Romeo seems to fall in love to easily. Immediately after seeing Juliet Romeo forgets Rosaline. Before even talking with Juliet Romeo said the following:
“For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night” (I.V.59-60).
It seems really weird to me that Romeo completely forgets Rosaline upon seeing Juliet’s face. Keep in mind that this is the same Romeo who was constantly talking about how perfect Rosaline was. Personally, I don’t believe in love at first sight. It seems like Romeo forgot about Rosaline really easily. Despite all of that weirdness though, I must admit, Romeo has a gift with words. In that way, at least, he can live up to all the expectations of people who haven’t read the script.
“If I profane with my unworthiest hand
This holy shrine the gentle sin is this:
My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand
To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss” (I.V.104-107).

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