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ACT I SCENE II
An Analysis of Chapter 2
Tone
Wistful, Humorous, And Anticipatory.
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed - (2) | Clear - (4) | Calm - (2) | A decent amount - (3) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
Paris asks Capulet for Juliet's hand in marriage, but Capulet urges patience, suggesting Paris win her heart instead. Meanwhile, a Capulet servant asks Romeo and Benvolio to read a guest list for a party, unintentionally inviting them. Benvolio convinces Romeo to attend the feast to compare Rosaline to other beauties.
In more detail...
In this scene, Paris approaches Lord Capulet to seek Juliet's hand in marriage. Capulet, while honored, insists Juliet is too young and asks Paris to wait two more years but encourages Paris to woo her and lets Juliet decide. Capulet gives a servant a list to invite guests to a feast. The servant, unable to read, asks Romeo and Benvolio for help. Realizing the feast is at the Capulet house and that Rosaline (Romeo's infatuation) will be there, Benvolio suggests they attend so that Romeo can compare Rosaline with other women. Romeo reluctantly agrees, believing none can surpass Rosaline.
Characters
- Lord Capulet
- About - Fielded Paris's request to marry Juliet, stressing she is too young and encouraging Paris to win her heart at a feast he is hosting.
- Personality Traits - Pragmatic, affectionate, cautious, sociable
- Physical Characteristics - Older nobleman, patriarchal presence.
- Character Connections
- Juliet - Father and daughter.
- Paris - Potential son-in-law, discussing Juliet's marriage.
- Paris
- About - Requested Capulet's approval to marry Juliet and is encouraged to win her affection himself.
- Personality Traits - Persistent, respectful, courteous
- Physical Characteristics - Young nobleman, presumably handsome and well-born.
- Character Connections
- Capulet - Seeks Juliet's hand in marriage.
- Juliet - The object of his proposed marriage.
- Servant (Capulet Servant)
- About - Tasked by Capulet to invite guests to the feast, but is unable to read the list and seeks help from strangers.
- Personality Traits - Good-natured, bumbling, self-deprecating
- Physical Characteristics - Likely an uneducated, lower-class house servant.
- Character Connections
- Capulet - Works in Capulet's service.
- Romeo and Benvolio - Accidentally invites them to the Capulet party.
- Romeo
- About - Reads the guest list for the servant, learns Rosaline will be at the Capulet feast, and agrees, at Benvolio's urging, to attend.
- Personality Traits - Romantic, melancholic, witty, devoted
- Physical Characteristics - Young, of Montague house, melancholic appearance.
- Character Connections
- Rosaline - Romeo's unrequited love.
- Benvolio - Cousin and confidant.
- Benvolio
- About - Urges Romeo to look at other women as a cure for his obsession with Rosaline and suggests attending the Capulet feast.
- Personality Traits - Practical, optimistic, loyal, lighthearted
- Physical Characteristics - Young, level-headed, kin to Romeo.
- Character Connections
- Romeo - Cousin and close friend, advisor.