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Summary. Analysis. The chorus enters. They describe how Romeo ’s “old desire” for Rosaline is now in its “deathbed.” Love has found Romeo again—but because he and Juliet are supposed to be enemies, the chorus predicts that things will be complicated for them.
- Summary: Act 2, Prologue
- Summary: Act 2, Scene 1
- Summary: Act 2, Scene 2
- Analysis: Act 2, prologue–scene 2
The Chorus delivers another short sonnet describing the new love between Romeo and Juliet: the hatred between the lovers’ families makes it difficult for them to find the time or place to meet and let their passion grow; but the prospect of their love gives each of them the power and determination to elude the obstacles placed in their path. Read a...
Having left the feast, Romeo decides that he cannot go home. He must instead try to find Juliet. He climbs a wall bordering the Capulet property and leaps down into the Capulet orchard. Benvolio and Mercutioenter, calling out for Romeo. They are sure he is nearby, but Romeo does not answer. Exasperated and amused, Mercutio mocks Romeo’s feelings fo...
In the orchard, Romeo hears Mercutio’s teasing. He says to himself, “He jests at scars that never felt a wound” (2.2.43). Juliet suddenly appears at a window above the spot where Romeo is standing. Romeo compares her to the morning sun, far more beautiful than the moon it banishes. He nearly speaks to her, but thinks better of it. Juliet, musing to...
The prologue to the second act reinforces themes that have already appeared. One love has been replaced by another through the enchanting power of the “charm of looks,” and the force of parental influence stands in the way of the lovers’ happiness. This prologue doesn't function so much as the voice of fate as the first one does. Instead, it builds...
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The malignancy of my fate might perhaps distemper yours; therefore I shall crave of you your leave, that I may bear my evils alone. It were a bad recompense for your love, to lay any of them on you. 2. Let me yet know of you whither you are bound. 3. No, sooth, sir; my determinate voyage is mere extravagancy.
Twelfth Night Summary and Analysis of Act 2. Act II Summary: Scene 1: Sebastian, Viola 's brother, is shown alive, and in the company of Antonio, a somewhat shady sea-captain who is wanted by Count Orsino for questionable doings on the seas.
PDF Cite. Prologue. Like act I, act II begins with a prologue. This prologue summarizes the events of act I, explaining that Romeo’s desire for Rosaline has now been supplanted by...
Twelfth Night in Modern English, Act 2, Scene 2: Malvolio strode along the cobblestoned village street until he could see the strolling attendants of the duke ahead of him.
Analysis. Malvolio catches up with Cesario. He gives Cesario the ring from Olivia and explains that Olivia doesn't want it and has nothing more to say to the Duke, but would like Cesario to return to tell her how Orsino reacts.
