Match each line from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with today's language.

The play’s tone is not just non-judgemental about the characters’ sexual desires, but celebratory of the central love story between Romeo and Juliet. Although the characters may initially come across as frivolous, suggesting we should view their love with scepticism, the depth and validity of their passion is soon established. While Juliet worries about being perceived as “light,” or promiscuous, for falling in love with Romeo so quickly, the tone of the play suggests Romeo and Juliet’s love is serious, and they are both admirable characters. Tragedies traditionally feature noble figures such as kings or generals, yet Shakespeare chose two ordinary teens for the play, suggesting their story is as worthy and important as that of more celebrated individuals. Romeo’s friends and Juliet’s family value the characters, furthering the sense of them as worthy of our respect. And the intensely poetic language of the balcony scene and other love scenes elevate imply that the lovers’ plight is of lasting import and should be taken seriously.

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