Read the excerpt from Act I, scene i of Romeo and
The fact that this dialogue contains elements of a
Juliet.
Shakespearean sonnet emphasizes Romeo's
Romeo: Well, in that hit you miss: she'll not be hit
With Cupid's arrow; she hath Dian's wit;
O longing for the woman he is describing.
And. of in strong proof of chastity well arm'd,
® disdain for Benvolio's intrusive questions.
From love's weak childish bow she lives unharm'd.
O wish that Benvolio could also experience love.
O skepticism about the idea of being in love.
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