1. Do our differences define us? Write a paragraph in which you answer this question and provide at least 3 reasons to support your opinion. (20 points)
We are defined both by our differences and by our similarities. These things are dependent on each other, and the purpose is to make a well-rounded identity of ourselves. However there are aspects that everyone has in common with someone else. One's age group, ethnicity, career, nationality, gender, and hobbies will unite them with other people through similarity. For example, my age connects me with other young adults. Another example is my nationality groups me with other African Americans. Lastly, the gender I am puts me with the male population. Our differences define us but also can connect one another. …show more content…
Romeo’s interpretation was more aggressive and somewhat descriptive in a sense of wording. For instance, “ROMEO Love is a smoke raised with the fume of sighs; Being purged, a fire sparkling in lovers' eyes; Being vexed a sea nourish'd with loving tears: What is it else? A madness most discreet, A choking gall, and A preserving sweet”. (1.1.197-201) this is a much expanded vocabulary coming from a teenager. All this expanded wordplay, love as "smoke," as "fire," as a "sea," as "madness", suggest that maybe Romeo knows more about love from books than from experience of actually being in love. Juliet is a lot more excited but also a little nervous when it comes to her interpretation of love. For instance, Gallop apace, you fiery-footed steeds, Towards Phoebus' lodging. Such a wagoner As Phaëthon would whip you to the west And bring in cloudy night immediately. Spread thy close curtain, love-performing night, that runaway's eyes may wink, and Romeo Leap to these arms, untalked of and unseen. Lovers can see to do their amorous rites by their own beauties, or, if love be blind, It best agrees with night. Come, civil
We are defined both by our differences and by our similarities. These things are dependent on each other, and the purpose is to make a well-rounded identity of ourselves. However there are aspects that everyone has in common with someone else. One's age group, ethnicity, career, nationality, gender, and hobbies will unite them with other people through similarity. For example, my age connects me with other young adults. Another example is my nationality groups me with other African Americans. Lastly, the gender I am puts me with the male population. Our differences define us but also can connect one another. …show more content…
Romeo’s interpretation was more aggressive and somewhat descriptive in a sense of wording. For instance, “ROMEO Love is a smoke raised with the fume of sighs; Being purged, a fire sparkling in lovers' eyes; Being vexed a sea nourish'd with loving tears: What is it else? A madness most discreet, A choking gall, and A preserving sweet”. (1.1.197-201) this is a much expanded vocabulary coming from a teenager. All this expanded wordplay, love as "smoke," as "fire," as a "sea," as "madness", suggest that maybe Romeo knows more about love from books than from experience of actually being in love. Juliet is a lot more excited but also a little nervous when it comes to her interpretation of love. For instance, Gallop apace, you fiery-footed steeds, Towards Phoebus' lodging. Such a wagoner As Phaëthon would whip you to the west And bring in cloudy night immediately. Spread thy close curtain, love-performing night, that runaway's eyes may wink, and Romeo Leap to these arms, untalked of and unseen. Lovers can see to do their amorous rites by their own beauties, or, if love be blind, It best agrees with night. Come, civil