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Tragedies of William Shakespeare and Sonnets: Romeo And Juliet: Act 2

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From: Monarch Notes
Date: 19630101
Author:Shakespeare, William

Shakespeare, William
Monarch Notes
01-01-1963
Critic: Jenkin, Leonard
Affiliation: Department Of English, Columbia University

Romeo And Juliet: Act 2

Act II - Chorus

The chorus, like the prologue, is a sonnet. The two poems were probably
both spoken by the same actor. Here, the important events of the first act are
reiterated. Rosaline did not stand as beautiful in comparison with Juliet, and
a new affection has replaced the old desire in Romeo's heart. But now, when
both Romeo and Juliet are in love, they are prevested from natural courtship
by the feud between their families. Only because ...

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