Romantic, Wistful, And Humorous; A Blend Of Earnest Emotion And Comic Relief.

The Chorus introduces the shift from Romeo's lost love for Rosaline to his newfound passion for Juliet, setting the stage for the difficulties the lovers will face. Romeo, now enamored with Juliet, sneaks into Capulet's orchard. His friends, Benvolio and Mercutio, search for him, unaware of his shift in affections and ultimately give up the search.

The Chorus sets the tone for Act II by commenting on the death of Romeo's infatuation with Rosaline and the birth of his love for Juliet, now complicated by the feud between their families. The lovers, though deeply passionate, must meet in secret because Juliet is a Capulet and Romeo a Montague. Romeo, unable to leave Juliet after the party, climbs into the Capulet orchard to seek her out. Meanwhile, Benvolio and Mercutio look for Romeo, assuming he is sulking over Rosaline. Mercutio attempts to conjure Romeo by mocking his lovesick behavior and referencing Rosaline, but Romeo, now focused on Juliet, ignores them. Eventually, Benvolio and Mercutio give up their search and depart, leaving Romeo alone.