In Act 1, we are already made aware that there can be multiple representations of love. Based on what we know of Romeo at this point in the play, how does Shakespeare represent love through the character of Romeo.
Shakespeare represents love through the character of Romeo, as a horrible and depressing thing. Through out the first act of the play, we can see a clear mood that is created by Romeo for his description of love. "tut, I have lost myself, I am not here, This is not Romeo, he's some other where" act 1 scene 1 line 191. This quote from the play shows a clear description of the effects that love has on Romeo. it is saying that love has turned him into someone that he is not, and he has lost himself through the horrible journey of love. He describes love as a hateful thing and something that is nowhere as exciting and enjoying as it is made to be, " in saddness. Cousin, I do love a woman" act 1 scene 1 line 195. This quote helps to add to the saddening representation that Shakespeare has created for the character Romeo. Through these two quotes taken from act 1 scene 1, we can see the clear representation that Shakespeare is trying to create for the character Romeo.
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