So, this week I had almost nothing to do on Wednesday in the afternoon, other than homework for this class. So I read Romeo and Juliet. I was so focused on reading that I really over-read. (Meaning then end of Act 2 is long gone) But I will attempt to remember everything and talk about it. This week, it was both easier and more frustrating. But I think I got it. It's hard not to pay attention too much to one character. I'm trying to catch everything for my character, but then I tend to ignore other people. Not flat out ignore, but sort of focus more on one. I don't really know what to say. If I were Juliet, I would honestly 1) Be freaked out to find Romeo below my window and 2) Calm down. She is really freaks out when the nurse doesn't come back with news from Romeo. Honestly, even if it has been three hours, it's not that terrible to wait for news (She knows Romeo loves her already) I can just see the whole of Scene 2 being ruined by Juliet staying away from that window, or even him going to the wrong window. How does he know which window is hers? I still think it's weird he stood outside her window. Maybe she was really happy to see him there, but I can just see so many things happening. 1) Someone else looks out the window. 2) Someone notices Juliet talking to herself. 3) The window to Juliet's room doesn't open 4) Romeo or Juliet can't hear the other person without talking too loudly to be heard. It's just hard for me to place (Probably because the window to my bedroom is a) Basically behind a little tree b) looking out on what would be my neighbor's driveway c) Only the top half opens - to a screen (which rarely opens), which is still hard to hear out of and d) I share a room with my sister. Her bed blocks off any access to the window from my bed or the doorway. Yeah, it's a little hard for me to picture now, but it is not too difficult to imagine all of it as I'm reading.
I'm also glad they both like each other. Honestly, what is Romeo fell in love with Juliet, but she thought he was a terrible person? Then his heart would be broken twice, and the poor guy would feel terrible. I think it's better than they fall in love and die together than not falling in love and not dying together. What else? Romeo excusing his absence was interesting. They demand to know everywhere he's gone! I am puzzled to think how he managed to get out of that one. Then they go and get married. That also confuses me, they never show them getting married? You see them both go to the cell and they leave for the church, but it never continues on to the church. Oh well. Anyway, I do like this play, and I would like to finish it soon! (Unfortunately, I read most of the next Act... Sorry)
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They don't show the marriage in Taming of the Shrew either.
ReplyDeleteIt is a bit weird how Romeo just stands there and listens. In a way, it's a tad romantic, but if you think about it, it's just REALLY creepy. If I were Juliet, I'd be a bit concerned... or at least wonder how he knew what window was mine.
ReplyDeletePlus, the majority of serial killers start out as peeping toms, among other things. Just sayin'.