One idea of love, which is presented here, is unrequited love. One reason .
could be that Rosaline does not wish to be seen as a sexual object. We see that she .
can deny physical pleasure, she will not succumb to intense emotion. Rosaline is an .
allusions to Diana pure and virginal like the Virgin Mary. This contrasts with Juliet .
as when she is hit by "cupids arrow" she has a relationship with Romeo (forbidden .
fruit) against her fathers will.
As a result of Romeos love for Rosaline he is unaware of day-to-day realities .
"is the day so young." this emphasises that Romeo is disheartened and feels very .
melancholy. Benvolio tries to comfort Romeo, but Romeos feelings just grow deeper .
due to his friends concern. Benvolio and Romeos friendship is displayed as an .
expression of love. Benvolio want Romeo to progress with his life instead of .
wallowing in self-pity, he provides insight for Romeo and tells him to "Examine .
other beauties.".
Romeo expresses his love for Mercutio as he tries to reason with him and .
prevent a fight between Tybalt and Mercutio, by telling him "Gentle Mercutio , put .
thy rapier up" the love Romeo shows for his friend does not end at his death. Romeo .
rushes off to avenge Mercutio's death and starts a battle with Tybalt.
"Alive in triumph, and Mercutio's slain!.
Away to heaven, respective lenity,.
And fire-ey"d fury be my conduct now.
Now, Tybalt, take the "villain" back again.
That late thou gav'st me: For Mercutio's soul.
Is but a little way above our heads,.
Staying for thine to keep him company:.
Either thou, or I, or boyh, must go with him.
Fraternal love plays an important role as without the present love amongst peers in .
Romeo and Juliet the plot would not be as enticing. Mercutio's death is a result of .
Romeo's love for Juliet.
One is easily able to see the motherly care the nurse displays for Juliet as she .
goes to her defence and stands up to Lord Capulet .
"God in heavens bless her.
You are to blame my Lord, you rate her so.