What kind of a person is Romeo?

A young man of about sixteen, Romeo is handsome, intelligent, and sensitive. Though impulsive and immature, his idealism and passion make him an extremely likable character. He lives in the middle of a violent feud between his family and the Capulets, but he is not at all interested in violence.

What is Romeo’s behavior?

In Act 1, Romeo is lonely and depressed. He is deeply infatuated with a girl who essentially shuts him down. However hopeless it seems, though, he swears he will never love another.

How is Romeo intelligent?

Romeo was likely quite intelligent, with emotional intelligence very high. He was from a prominent family so would have had nurturing, nutrition and education. He had the good sense to go into the masked ball. Clearly, falling in love with Juliette on sight suggests high emotional intelligence.

What does Romeo represent?

Shakespeare weaves floral symbolism throughout the play; Romeo, the object of Juliet’s affection, is considered a “rose” — a specific flower that symbolizes beauty and love, while Juliet’s other suitor — the affable Paris, is considered just a “flower in faith” — pretty, but not special in any way.

What are characteristics of Greek tragedy?

Terms in this set (5)

• tragic hero. at the center of a tragedy is its hero, the main character, or protagonist.
• tragic flaw. an error in judgement or a weakness in character such as pride or arrogance (helps bring about the hero’s downfall)
• Catastrophe.
• Chorus.
• Central Belief: fate.

Who changed the most in Romeo and Juliet?

Juliet changes more than any other character in Romeo and Juliet. Juliet changes more than any other character in Romeo and Juliet. During Juliet’s first scene in the play, she says that she will love, but only if it pleases her parents. This longing for authority shows her immaturity at the play’s beginning.