Question

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Using your notes and annotations, write a paragraph analyzing how parallel plot lines help develop one theme in Act 2, Scene 4 of Romeo and Juliet. Be sure to include a claim, textual evidence, and commentary in your response.

Answer 1

The scene emphasizes the equal importance of the two characters Romeo and Juliet,while the painting makes Romeo the main character..

Evidence and reasoning from the scene that shows how Romeo and Juliet participate equally in their conversation.While in the painting Juliet looks down and says nothing.I will suggest that the painters use of colors,placement,and posing of the characters,and general representation of Juliet makes her shy,passive character in the painting,quite different from how Shakespeare presents her.

Explanation:Counterclaim and Refutation Juliet s white dress draws the viewers eye to her,she seems to be central in the painting.I will point out that the color of her dress is less important that how the painter poses her,with her eyes downcast.

Answer 2

In Act 2, Scene 4 of Romeo and Juliet, the theme of reason and passion is a central focus. This theme is exemplified through Romeo's impulsive decision to attend the Capulet ball despite his prior misgivings. When Romeo first hears of the ball, he says, "I fear, too early: for my mind misgives / Some consequence yet hanging in the stars" (2.4.104-105). Despite his initial reservations, Romeo's passion for love overrides his reason and he decides to attend the ball where he meets and falls in love with Juliet. This connection between reason and passion is also seen in the play On Reason and Passion, where the two are presented as conflicting forces within an individual. The play argues that while reason is necessary for making responsible decisions, passion is what drives individuals to take action and live a fulfilling life. In Act 2, Scene 4 of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare explores this theme by showing how Romeo's passion for love ultimately leads him to make impulsive decisions that have tragic consequences. Through this scene, Shakespeare highlights the importance of finding balance between reason and passion in order to lead a meaningful life.