Romeo and Juliet

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   malibrarian Teacher
   High School - 12th Grade

   This is such a sad scene, and there is definitely a feel of time running out.  Initially it seems happy as we see Romeo and Juliet together - but they're both wishing the morning didn't have to come so soon after their marriage night.  They take turns, teasing back and forth about what type of bird they hear, a lark (morning) or a nightingale (night), wishing it would still be the nightingale.  After Romeo leaves, Juliet learns of her impending marriage to Paris - one that has been moved up to suit Lord Capulet's desires. Juliet is devastated by this news, but even more so by the way in which her parents and her Nurse have turned against her and her wishes.

   Time is important to this - we see time rushing suddenly faster and faster for these young people and we know they have little time left to be together.

   Check the link below for more information about this scene.

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   http://www.enotes.com/romeo/act-iii-scene-5-summary-analysis

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   Posted by malibrarian on Tuesday December 4, 2007 at 6:50 PM