Benvolio wants to help Romeo let go of his obsession with Rosaline, and he explains that, while at the party, Romeo will be able to compare her to other girls and realize she is not the most beautiful. Romeo, on the other hand, says he will go to the party just so he can see Rosaline, the woman he believes he loves.
Why is Romeo invited to the party?
The servant cannot read and so asks Romeo to read the invitation for him. Romeo finds out that Rosaline’s name is on the list for the party. The servant, unknowing that Benvolio and Romeo are from the Montague family, invites them both to come along. Lady Capulet asks Juliet what she thinks about marrying Paris.
Who tells Romeo to go to the party?
Before departing, Peter invites Romeo and Benvolio to the party—assuming, he says, that they are not Montagues. Benvolio tells Romeo that the feast will be the perfect opportunity to compare Rosaline with the other beautiful women of Verona. Romeo agrees to go with him, but only because Rosaline herself will be there.
Why does Romeo not want to go to the party?
In Act 1 Scene 4, Romeo is depressed because the beauteous Rosaline hasn’t returned his affections. He states that he has a “soul of lead” and doesn’t feel like attending a party at all. Romeo also tells Mercutio and Benvolio that he had a bad dream the night before.
When did Romeo go to the party?
Act 1, Scene 4. Summary: Romeo, Benvolio, and their friend Mercutio arrive at the Capulet party in style. Romeo tells his friends that he doesn’t plan on dancing tonight—he’s too sad.
How do Romeo and his friends get to attend the enemy party?
An illiterate servant has been sent out with a list of names of people he is to invite to the feast, and he is confused. He asks Romeo to read the list for him, and in this way Romeo his friend Benvolio learn that there will be “a fair assembly” at the Capulets’ home.
How will Romeo and his friends escape detection at the party?
Romeo and his friends escape detection at the party because they are wearing masks. Juliet finds out that Romeo is a Montague.
Should Romeo go to the party?
In Act 1, Scene 2, Romeo agrees to go to the Capulet party because he reads that Rosaline will be there. Benvolio also wants to attend the party with Romeo, so that he can show Romeo a whole bunch of other beautiful women and help him get his mind off of Rosaline.
Why does Romeo not want to go to the party hosted by the Capulets quizlet?
Why does Romeo not want to go to the party hosted by the Capulets? He is “too sadly in love with Rosaline” to enjoy himself.
What does Romeo decide to do?
What does Romeo decide to do immediately after hearing this news? He orders Balthasar to bring him a horse and a letter and then he will buy poison.
