Romeo and Juliet

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   rainbowcrayon Teacher
   High School - 11th Grade

   In Act I, Romeo explains to Benvolio that he is feeling sad and depressed because he is in love with Rosaline and she does not love him back, and has vowed that she will never fall in love. Benvolio tries to get Romeo to move on, to look at other girls and he will see that Rosaline is not any more beautiful than any other, but Romeo believes this will make him think Rosaline is even more beautiful.

   This moment with Romeo emphasizes his emotional nature, but signifies the start of his growth and maturation that we see in the way he loves Juliet.

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