The Balcony Scene in Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous scenes in all of Shakespeare's
plays.
It follows the meeting of Romeo,
a Montague, and Juliet, a
Capulet, at a fancy dress party in Juliet's home. Romeo and his friends sneak
into the party, uninvited, and when Romeo sees Juliet, he is instantly smitten.
After the party, Romeo jumps over the Capulets' garden wall, and searches for
Juliet.
Romeo hides in the garden and soon observes Juliet walking onto the balcony
outside her room. When Romeo sees Juliet, he feels hope; it is as if the sun is
rising. This is important to note, as Romeo has just spent several weeks pining
over an unrequited love, Rosaline. When he sees Juliet at the party, Rosaline
is instantly forgotten.
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