Traits Of Romeo In William Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

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The Traits of Romeo Romeo, one of the two main protagonists in William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is an interesting character with many traits, most notable include his loyalty, passion, and his impulse driven actions. Romeo expresses these traits through his behavior throughout the story. Loyalty is a trait shown by Romeo proven through his actions. For example, after Mercutio is slain by Tybalt after their confrontation in the street, Romeo says to Tybalt “Mercutio’s soul is but a little way above our heads, staying for thine to keep him company. Either thou or I, or both, must go with him,” Through this, Romeo proves his loyalty by wanting to avenge his friend, Mercutio’s death. He tells Tybalt that someone is going to give him a friend in heaven. Another time Romeo proved himself loyal is at the Capulet’s family tomb over Juliet’s body, he says “Here’s to my love! O true apothecary! Thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss I die,” Here, Romeo is loyal enough to kill himself because he thinks Juliet, his true love, is dead. Even after everything he’s survived through …show more content…

An example of this passion is heard in Friar Laurence’s Cell after Romeo is exiled, he says “Be merciful, say ‘death’; for exile hath more in his look,” Saying this, Romeo would rather die than be banished from Verona, the home of his love, Juliet. He doesn’t want to be exiled because he fears that he will never be able to express his passion for her again. Another example of this is in Capulet’s Orchard while Romeo is listening to Juliet talk to herself on her balcony. He hears Juliet speak and says “O, speak again, bright angel! For thou art as glorious to this night, being o’er my head,” In saying this, Romeo passionately compares Juliet to an angel. Romeo is yearning to hear Juliet speak again because of his deep love for her. In conclusion, Romeo proves his passion through his love for

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