Act 5 Scene 3

Act 5 Scene 3
Prompt E (Balthasar)

The relationship between Romeo and Balthasar is rather sweet, in my perspective. One can really tell that Balthasar really cares about Romeo, for he rides all the way to Mantua to inform him of the news of Juliet's "death." Though Romeo is distraught over the news, he still speaks kindly to Balthasar, in gratitude for his journey and consideration. Additionally, though Romeo threatens him with his life if he stays in the cemetary, Balthasar understands that his master is not in his right mind, and stays hidden near the tomb, when he says, "For all this same, I'll hide me hereabout. His looks I fear, and his intents I doubt" (223).

Act 2 Scene 5: Withheld News

Prompt F

Juliet's perspective in Scene 5

I am so upset that the Nurse will not tell me what news she has on Romeo. I just want to know! She complains of her back aching, and being out of breath. However, I don't understand how she complains she aches and is out of breath when she can speak just fine! She complains of the journey that pained her to speak to Romeo, however it only took her a half an hour.  Why does she deprive me of such news of my marriage? I simply want to know what news she has of my love, but she won't tell me.

Act 1 Scene 1: Forgotten Love

Act 1 Scene 1: Forgotten Love

Interview with Romeo

Host: Romeo, now that you have crossed paths with Juliet, do you still have feelings for Rosaline?

Romeo: Rosaline who? The amount of love I have for Juliet has surpassed any feelings I had for Rosaline. Anyways, she did not return my love. It was pointless for myself to pine over her when I knew I had no chance. 

Host: How do you feel that Juliet is Capulet, and your forbidden love?

Romeo: The fact that Juliet is a Capulet is the least of my worries. All that concerns me is if I will ever see her again. 

Host: Hypothetically, if Rosaline revealed that she had loved you the entire time, what would you do?

Romeo: Rosaline is a figure of my past, and the fact that I used to have feelings for her would not affect my decision at all, for Juliet is only love and soulmate. 

Undecided

 Undecided

What is love?

Love is undecided

Love is the most simplest things

Magnified to the extreme

Love is the morning coffee

that your spouse delivers every morning

with a wet kiss

A soft nod or hello

while walking down the hallway

from that cute boy in your chemistry class

But, love is not

Love is not an ultimatum

Choosing between her and me

Choosing between a life changing job or the family business

Love is not slamming doors

Over misunderstood words

Or meaningless lies

Love is not showing up over pity

Used as your form of absolution

Love is not fake apologies

Because you can’t admit you made the mistake

Or you refuse to talk it out

Love is not resentment

Of the ones who live down the hall

Love is not video chats, Snapchat stories

Or Instagram posts

Love is not a brand

Or a price tag

Strutted around the halls

Judged on the value of the clothing instead of value of the person

But love,

Love is,

Love is choosing the highest good for the other person