Romeo and Juliet: Journal #5

(Journal for Act II, Scenes III-VI)

I do not agree with Romeo. Actually, I think it's a very childish and irrational. 

My opinions here are going to conflict with my perspectives in my last journal. But I do want to back up for both sides of view.

Firstly, Romeo changes his mind about his "love" and emotions very fast. Yesterday he was crying all night over Rosaline; today he totally forgets about her! At Act II, Scene III, lines 45-46: "No. I have forgot that name, and that name's woe". This sentence completely proves his childish views about love. Only because of the woe that his "love" Rosaline brought him, he is going to give her up without even blinking his eyes. Romeo says that he totally forgets about Rosaline after he saw Juliet. But how can we know if he will completely forget about Juliet after seeing another one or not?

Secondly, he states that their time now is worth the price of them both dying. Romeo just assumes that Juliet will want to die with him even if he has the will. From my perspective, it is quite a selfish action. Only because he wants to die with her and have the joy, she will also need to die with him even if she does not want to.

I think they really need to think about it before deciding something life this, because death is a quite serious topic. Or it might just be some sweet words Romeo says to impress Juliet while he doesn't actually mean it. (I am assuming I have no knowledge of the ending when I write this...)

Tiger,

5/11/16