0
As Rosaline never appears in the play, and no words or actions are attributed to her, I would be slow to say that Juliet is a 'foil' to her.
Rosaline's name is mentioned a scant ten times in the play.
Twice in Act I, scene ii
... once in the invitation list and once she is mentioned by Benvolio
once in Act II, scene i
... mentioned by Mercutio
six times in act II, scene iii
... by Friar Laurence 4 times, and by Romeo twice
and finally, once in Act II, scene iv.
... by Mercutio
By contrast, Juliet speaks times 118 times and is mentioned by name 48 times by other characters.
A foil is defined as something draws attention to another things good qualities. Juliet doesn't appear to do this for Rosaline.
Rather than a Juliet being a foil to her, Rosaline is more a foil for Juliet.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoYes, she sure does. The Nurse acts as Juliet's foil. A foil is, if you remember, a character that appears on stage with another and points up aspects of their character through contrast.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Foil characters in Romeo and Juliet?
romeo and Paris / rosaline and Juliet
Who was Romeos first love?
At first, he is love sick with Rosaline, his neice, but when he attended the Capulet's ball, he instantly forgets about Rosaline and is deeply in love with Juliet, a Capulet.
Romeo and rosaline?
Rosaline is the girl that Romeo loved before he met Juliet. She is only in the beginning of the play and she is only mentioned; she doesn't actually say anything. Romeo chooses to go to the Capulet's party because he thinks he will see Rosaline there. Except Rosaline doesn't love Romeo back
What are some examples of foil in Romeo and Juliet?
Some examples of foil in romeo and Juliet would be. Act one, scene 3. The Nurse and Juliets mother are having a fight about how old Juliet is. The example is when she says, "But, alas, it was once said in the ancient scriptures of Syria, the light upon the candle will tell the date."
Is Romeo's love loving Rosaline just before seeing Juliet?
As described by Shakespeare, Romeo was surely infatuated by rosaline, but when he met Juliet he realized what true love is.
Foil characters in Romeo and Juliet?
romeo and Paris / rosaline and Juliet
Who serves as juliet's foil?
Romeo is often considered to be Juliet's foil. While Juliet is more level-headed and rational, Romeo is impulsive and emotional. Their contrasting personalities highlight each other's characteristics throughout the play.
How does Romeo compare Juliet and Rosaline before the Balcony scene?
Before the Balcony scene, Romeo compares Juliet to Rosaline by stating that Juliet's beauty outshines that of Rosaline and makes him forget all about his previous love for Rosaline. He expresses how Juliet's beauty has captured his heart completely, in contrast to Rosaline who rejected his love.
Who is rosaline Romeo and Juliet?
Rosaline is Juliet's cousin and Romeo's crush before he sees Juliet. He had a thing for Capulet women.
Who was Romeos first love?
At first, he is love sick with Rosaline, his neice, but when he attended the Capulet's ball, he instantly forgets about Rosaline and is deeply in love with Juliet, a Capulet.
Who did Romeo like?
At first Romeo liked Rosaline but when he saw Juliet at the party he completely forgot about Rosaline and fell in love with Juliet.
Do Romeo's feelings for Juliet seem to be different from his feelings for Rosaline. Explain?
Yes, Romeo's feelings for Juliet are more passionate and intense compared to his feelings for Rosaline. With Juliet, he experiences true love, while with Rosaline, it seems more like infatuation. Juliet inspires Romeo to be more mature and responsible, while Rosaline's rejection leads him to despair.
Romeo and rosaline?
Rosaline is the girl that Romeo loved before he met Juliet. She is only in the beginning of the play and she is only mentioned; she doesn't actually say anything. Romeo chooses to go to the Capulet's party because he thinks he will see Rosaline there. Except Rosaline doesn't love Romeo back
Whom did romeo sopposed to meet in the ball?
Romeo was supposed to meet Rosaline at the ball, but he ends up meeting Juliet instead and falls in love with her.
What are some examples of foil in Romeo and Juliet?
Some examples of foil in romeo and Juliet would be. Act one, scene 3. The Nurse and Juliets mother are having a fight about how old Juliet is. The example is when she says, "But, alas, it was once said in the ancient scriptures of Syria, the light upon the candle will tell the date."
How does rosaline feel about romeo and juliet's marriage?
There is no mention of Rosaline's feelings but she probably would not have cared
How was Romeo before loving Juliet?
In love with Rosaline.
