Question
Romeo
O blessed, blessed night. I am afeard
Bring in the night, all this is but a dream
Too flattering-sweet to be substantial
What does this soliloquy reveal about Romeo?
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 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
O blessed, blessed night. I am afeard
Bring in the night, all this is but a dream
Too flattering-sweet to be substantial
What does this soliloquy reveal about Romeo?
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 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
Answers
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The soliloquy reveals that "Romeo is so overjoyed by Juliet’s love for him that he is afraid he is dreaming." His use of phrases like "blessed, blessed night" and "too flattering-sweet to be substantial" indicates that he feels an overwhelming sense of happiness and wonder at being with Juliet. This beauty and intensity of the moment make him question whether it is real or merely a dream, reflecting his deep emotional state and the idealization of their love.