How do you think the feud between the Montagues and Capulets colors Rosaline and Romeo's early interactions? How does she feel about keeping their identities secret while out together and the truth of their relationship to herself?
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How do you think the feud between the Montagues and Capulets colors Rosaline and Romeo's early interactions? How does she feel about keeping their identities secret while out together and the truth of their relationship to herself?
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I think Romeo benefitted from the feud in that he knew Rosaline would be very reluctant to tell anyone what was going on between the two of them. It was the perfect situation for an older man to manipulate a younger, less experienced person. Did she give him her pendant or did he steal it? Who was she going to tell if it was the latter?
I think there is also a thrill to secrecy in a romantic/sexual relationship. Emotions are heightened. the risk of being caught and the anticipation of finding those stolen moments together can be confused as love. Rosaline has no one to discuss what is happening in her relationship with Romeo, and his behavior is unchecked. Rosaline has his version, explanations, and experience to rely upon.
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