Romeo and Juliet Question (10 points)

Question

From the opening of Act V, hearing Balthasar’s report of Juliet’s death when Romeo exclaims, “Then I defy you, stars!” to Scene Three when he says, “The time and my intents are savage-wild” to his last words, “Thus with a kiss I die,” Romeo’s attitude has changed. He is still deeply in love, but there is a difference in his mood by the play’s end. How would you describe it?

Answer 1

He learns that death is inevitable and he becomes not as hasty as he was earlier. He knows that that is the only way he can get Juliet so he is much more serious about it.

Answer 2

Hmm, I think he kinda accepts death and becomes less impulsive by the end of the play.  He believes that it's the only way to be with Juliet so he's much more serious about it.