Romeo & Juliet -- Karriena

1.Retell in one or two sentences what's going on, in terms of the central issue for Juliet and what Romeo is prepared to do.

Well basically just before this scene Romeo and Juliet met at a party hosted by the Capulets which is Juliets family. They meet on the bases of complete strangers until the end of the party where they find out that they arent allowed to be together because both their families have had a history and they dont get along. But as Romeo and Juliet realise that what they have is something special, Romeo finds his way back to Juliets house after the party, whilst Juliet is thinking about her situation with Romeo. She realises that this is true love and nothing should get in the way of it.

2. Relate this passage to our introductory class activities/discussion on language.

In this passage Juliet says What's Montague? its nor hand, nor foot, nor arm, nor face, nor any other part, Blonging to a man" this relates to what we are studying which is language because Juliet is implying that Montague is just a name it doesnt change the way it is same if you change the name of the rose it will still smell sweet. We have discuss the language is a main element in our lives because it helps with communication, creates who you are, for entertainment, gives your perspective on the world, emotions, relationships, sign language/body language. In my opinion without language there would be no point on living because without these elements of the language you wouldnt know who you are and you wouldnt be able to communicate with anyone or wouldnt be able to do anything in life.

3.Reflects what its taught you about 'language' and 'words', in particular.

From this scene it has taught me that things are the way they are and to put a name infront of it doesnt change the object or person. This also ties in with some of the points made above.

By: Karriena s Wadwani