Chorus

Now Romeo’s old desire for Rosaline is dying, and his new love strives to inherit its place. The lovely Rosaline, whom Romeo pined for, no longer seems beautiful compared to the tender Juliet. Now once again Romeo loves, and he is beloved, as he and Juliet are equally captivated by each other. But Romeo must woo his supposed enemy, and Juliet must obtain his love by taking sweet bait from a deadly trap. Since he is considered an enemy, he doesn’t have an opportunity to proclaim his lover’s vows. And Juliet, who is just as much in love, has even fewer means to meet her lover anywhere. But their passion gives them strength and time gives them opportunities to meet. The extreme difficulty of their situation is moderated by the extreme pleasure they derive from meeting.