Oh Romeo, Romeo...
Act 1 Scenes 1 and 2


Once again, Romeo, the son of Lord and Lady Montague, has rushed into a decision. He has been moping around like some "love-sick" pup for days. He has fallen, once again, head over heels for a young girl named Rosaline. However, she is very conservative and plans to save herself for God. Romeo has asked me why she would do this instead of carrying her beauty on into their children. The only explanation I can give him, being myself a man of God, is that some people see their destinies differently than others, and one must learn to accept another's wishes.


I am not sure why Romeo rushes into these situations time after time. I always warn him that he must slow down and really get to know the girl before he falls in love, but he never really listens to me. He thinks, after all, I am just a friar; what do I know about relationships? However, over the years, I must say that I have acquired much knowledge on the subject through many shrifts. I do know that he has made many mistakes in the past in choosing a woman to love, and this worries me. Will he ever find someone who is really suitable for him? 


I am aware of the Capulet's party coming up, and knowing the boisterous Mercutio, I hope that Romeo does not get tangled up in it in some way. ✝