Compare And Contrast The Language Of Romeo And Juliet In The Balcony Scene

Part I of Essay
Act II Scene 2 is one of the most famous scenes of the play. It is commonly known as the "Balcony Scene" because Juliet appears on a small balcony outside her bedroom window, and exchanges words, expresses true love with Romeo who is standing below in her father's orchard. ....

Part II of Essay
.... is more sincere and filled with sweet seriousness. Romeo expresses his love for Juliet right at the beginning of the scene through the use of light imagery. He declares: "It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon … Her vestal livery is but sick and green" Romeo connects the pale moonlight with sickness and grief and says that only fools have anything to do with it. Here Romeo refers to how foolishly he fell in love with Rosaline. He could also be referring to the court jesters. In those days E ....