Act II, Sc. ii - THE BALCONY SCENE

Act II, Sc. ii - THE BALCONY SCENE Soliloquy Dialogue spoken by an actor when the character believes himself to be alone. The techinique frequently reveals a character’s innermost thoughts, including feelings, state of mind, motives or intentions. The soliloquy often provides necessary but otherwise inaccessible information to the audience.

Act II, Sc. ii - THE BALCONY SCENE Aside An actor’s speech, directed to the audience, that is not heard by other actors on stage. An aside is usually used to the let the audience know what a character is about to do or what he or she is thinking. It’s also used to keep the audience engaged with the play’s action.

Act II, Sc. ii - THE BALCONY SCENE Wherefore = WHY

R&J - Act II, sc. ii

R&J - Act II, sc. ii

“SEND ME WORD TOMORROW!!!” R&J - Act II, sc. ii “SEND ME WORD TOMORROW!!!”

R&J - Act II, sc. iii

R&J - Act II, sc. iii

R&J - Act II, sc. iii VS.

R&J - Act II, sc. iv

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R&J - Act II, sc. iv “DON’T YOU DARE, CHILD!!!”

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Ahhhh…the words of true love I’ve longed to hear! R&J - Act II, sc. v Oh, how my bones ache!!! Well, this is what Romeo said….wait, where’s your mom? Oh Nurse, you took too damn long! It’s three hours past at noon! Why are you asking about Mom? What did Romeo say about marriage?!?! Good lord, child, I’m just playin’. Geez, next time run your own errands!!! He told me to tell you to tell your folks you’re going to confession. So go to Friar Lawrence’s cell this afternoon to get hitched. Ahhhh…the words of true love I’ve longed to hear!

(I think of what could happen should they continue at this fast pace) R&J - Act II, sc. vi Remember, children, easy does it. Take it slow and step by step. Love moderately…. (I think of what could happen should they continue at this fast pace)