The passage reveals that Romeo is so overjoyed by Juliet’s love for him that he is afraid he is dreaming. His exclamation, "O blessed, blessed night," indicates his happiness, while his fear that the experience may be a "dream" suggests a sense of astonishment and disbelief at his newfound love. This reflects his deep emotional state and the intensity of his feelings for Juliet.
Romeo and Juliet
by William Shakespeare
ROMEO.
O wilt thou leave me so unsatisfied?
JULIET.
What satisfaction canst thou have tonight?
ROMEO.
Th’exchange of thy love’s faithful vow for mine.
JULIET.
I gave thee mine before thou didst request it;
And yet I would it were to give again.
ROMEO.
Wouldst thou withdraw it? For what purpose, love?
JULIET.
But to be frank and give it thee again.
And yet I wish but for the thing I have.
My bounty is as boundless as the sea,
My love as deep; the more I give to thee
The more I have, for both are infinite.
I hear some noise within; dear love, adieu.
[Nurse calls within.]
Anon, good Nurse! Sweet Montague, be true.
Stay but a little, I will come again.
[Exit.]
ROMEO.
O blessed, blessed night. I am afeard,
Being in night, all this is but a dream.
Too flattering-sweet to be substantial.
[Enter Juliet above.]
JULIET.
Three words, dear Romeo, and good night indeed.
If that thy bent of love be honourable,
Thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow,
By one that I’ll procure to come to thee,
Where and what time thou wilt perform the rite;
And all my fortunes at thy foot I’ll lay,
And follow thee my lord throughout the world.
NURSE.
[Within.] Madam!
JULIET.
I come, anon.— But if thou mean'st not well,
I do beseech thee—
NURSE.
[Within.] Madam!
JULIET.
By and by, I come—
To cease thy strife, and leave me to my grief.
Tomorrow will I send.
ROMEO.
So thrive my soul—
JULIET.
A thousand times good night.
[Exit.]
From Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Read Romeo’s soliloquy that begins, “O blessed, blessed night.” What does it reveal about Romeo?
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Responses
Romeo is unsure whether he is actually speaking to Juliet, due to the darkness.
Romeo is unsure whether he is actually speaking to Juliet, due to the darkness.
Romeo is dreaming, and his entire conversation with Juliet is part of the dream.
Romeo is dreaming, and his entire conversation with Juliet is part of the dream.
Romeo is so overjoyed by Juliet’s love for him that he is afraid he is dreaming.
Romeo is so overjoyed by Juliet’s love for him that he is afraid he is dreaming.
Romeo thinks Juliet speaks well about him, but he does not trust her feelings.
Romeo thinks Juliet speaks well about him, but he does not trust her feelings.
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