Love+Connection+Worksheet

THE LOVE CONNECTION

Directions: Read the lines listed for each of the following characters (the lines may be off by up to 5). In the first column, write the lines as they appear in the play. Then draw some conclusions about each line or set of lines. What insights do they give into each character’s experiences with, feelings toward, or attitudes about love and marriage. Jot down the insights in the third column.

character lines conclusions

Romeo 1.1.195-199 "With more of thine. This live that thou hast shown Doth add more grief to too much of mine own. Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs; Being purged, a fire sparkling in lovers' eyes; Being vexed, a sea nourished with loving tears." Romeo says that love is sad but also delightful to do. Love makes him sigh and also cry but if you love it gives you happiness.

Benvolio 1.1.235-236 “By giving liberty unto thine eyes. Examine other beauties.” Benvolio is not really interested with LOVE, he just wants to enjoy women and if cannot he looks for others.

1.2.47-48 “Tut man, one fire burns out another’s burning; One pain is lessened by another’s anguish.” Benvolio can recover his hurt feelings by loving another person.

Paris 1.2.12 “Younger than she are happy mothers made.” Paris don't care about ages he just wants to love and he has enough passion to love.

Capulet 1.2.13 “And too soon marred are those so early made.” Capulet thinks that Juliet is too young to marry.

1.2.16-17 “But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart; My will to her consent but a part.” Capulet thinks that Juliet should love Paris and marry him, but it is still Juliet's choice to love someone.

Juliet 1.3.71 “It is an honor that I dream not of.” Juliet feels honored that Paris loves him but does not want to marry him.

1.3.103-105 “I’l look to like, if looking liking move. But no more deep will I endart mine eye Than your consent gives strength to make it fly.” Juliet will try to make Paris feel that she likes his love, but she does not actually love him.

Lady Capulet 1.3.75-79 “Well, think of marriage now. Younger than you Here in Verona, ladies of esteem, Are made already mothers. By my count I was your mother much upon these years That you are now a maid. Thus, then, in brief: The valiant Paris seeks you for his love.” She wants Juliet to marry with Paris soon.

Nurse 1.3.101 “No less? Nay, bigger. Women grow by men.” Nurse thinks that marriage is a progress that people(men) to grow

Mercutio 1.4.27 “If love be rough with you, be rough with love.” Mercutio is eager to love. He does not want to give up his truthful love and he would rather fight to save his love other than letting go of his love.