[Romeo:] She speaks, yet she says nothing: what of that?

Question

Her eye discourses; I will answer it.

I am too bold; ’tis not to me she speaks:

Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven,

Having some business, do entreat her eyes

To twinkle in their spheres till they return.

–Romeo and Juliet,
William Shakespeare

Read the lines from Romeo’s soliloquy. Then, use the drop-down menus to answer the questions.

What mood, or feeling, is evoked in these lines?

What purpose do these lines serve?

Answer 1

The mood evoked in these lines is passionate admiration.
The purpose of these lines is to convey Romeo's fascination with Juliet and his desire to communicate with her.