... says gives the couple the power to overcome the obstacles which separate them? Act II: Scene 1 Why do Mercutio's teasing speeches not bother Romeo? As the notes suggest, ll. 23-30 are a series of sexual puns comparing magic conjuration with sexual intercourse. Act II: Scene 2 This is the famous "Balcony Scene," ... with Romeo's dagger. The two families find the bodies and their shared sorrow, finally make peace with each other. Themes- Hastiness- Romeo is hasty to fall in and out of love. The two are too hasty to get married; they never thought about what could go wrong. Infatuation- Ro...

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... the world, the romantic music that was used in the ball scene is used once again. Juliet is wearing a nightgown, which doesn't really signify anything here, apart from maybe promoting the 'angelic' theme. In Luhrman's version, Juliet once again enters the balcony area and speaks of her love towards Romeo. But in this ... in this version Romeo surprises Juliet by the swimming pool. Juliet is so surprised by Romeo's being there that as Romeo attempts to comfort Juliet they both fall into the swimming pool. The swimming pool has more in common with a fish tank than you might think. The swim...

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