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Different ideas of love in Romeo and Juliet



             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.


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