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Analysis. Unlike the prologue at the beginning of act I, the prologue of act II recaps events that have already come to pass. It builds suspense by highlighting the dilemma that Romeo and Juliet...
Analysis. As he is leaving the Capulets’ party, Romeo pauses in the house’s courtyard—he doesn’t want to leave when his “heart” is still inside. He hides himself against the orchard wall as Benvolio and Mercutio enter, searching for him.
A summary of Act 2: Prologue & Scenes 1 & 2 in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Romeo and Juliet and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
Act I, Scene 2. Capulet, County Paris, and a servant named Peter enter. Paris asks whether Capulet has given any more thought to his suit of Capulet’s thirteen-year-old daughter, Juliet. Capulet...
Act II, Scene 1: Act II opens as Polonius orders his servant Reynaldo to follow Laertes to Paris and seek out any Danes that may be acquainted with him. Wanting to keep tabs on Laertes’s ...
Scene 1 Act Two begins with Polonius speaking to one of his servants, Reynaldo , about his son, Laertes , who has by this time returned to Paris. We see Polonius in the act of sending Reynaldo after Laertes to inquire into his son’s conduct.
Act Two, Introduction. The Chorus explains that Romeo has traded his old desire for a new affection, and that Juliet has also fallen in love. Though their secret romance puts Romeo and Juliet at risk, their passion drives them to meet, regardless of the danger.
