Question

Romeo and Juliet? Explain in one or two sentences the plot event (story situation) in which these words were spoken.

Answer 1

Romeo: "By a name I know not how to tell thee who I am. My name, dear saint, is hateful to myself because it is an enemy to thee. Had I it written, I would tear the word." [Act II, scene ii]

Tybalt: "....I will withdraw, but this intrusion shall, now seeming sweet, convert to bitt'rest gall." [Act I, scene v]

Friar Lawrence: "Holy Saint Francis! What a change is here! Is Rosaline, that thou didst love so dear, so soon forsaken? Young men's love then lies not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes." [Act II, scene iii]

Answer 2

1. i'd rather not tell you my name because then i'm afraid you'd hate me. if i could change it, i would.

15. you shouldn't be trying to hook up with someone when things are going downhill.

7. i know it seems like a good idea that i came by, but in retrospect, not so much, so i'm gonna go. hopefully the end won't suck as much as i think it will.

Answer 3

I already have the translations into modern day language. I just need what is going on when the quotes are said. Like for the last one, i think its, Friar Lawrence just learned about Romeo’s new found love for Juliet. He is shocked because Romeo had been in love with Rosaline and longing for her a matter of days before.