Explain how the following lines Romeo says can propel the plot, “Can I continue on while my heart stays here? I’ll be nothing but an empty body unless I go back to find my heart.” (II.i.1-2) Include who the heart is.

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Romeo and Juliet

Explain how the following lines Romeo says can propel the plot, “Can I continue on while my heart stays here? I’ll be nothing but an empty body unless I go back to find my heart.” (II.i.1-2) Include who the heart is.

Act 2 scene 1,1-2

Asked by Budova E #970025 on 4/30/2020 6:07 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/30/2020 10:47 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 4/30/2020 10:47 PM

Romeo is now smitten with Juliet. He now proclaims his heart is with Juliet meaning that he is obsessively in love with her. Of course Juliet, a Capulet, is a sworn family enemy of Romeo. This sets up the main conflict in the play.

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