The answer to this question regarding William Shakespeare's drama Romeo and Juliet depends entirely on when in the play you ask this question. What I can do is break down the play by its acts and scenes and indicate spaces in which Romeo could have learned a lesson:
I.i: Romeo learns that love can easily lead to heartbreak
I.ii: Romeo learns that Rosaline will be in attendance at the Capulets' party
I.iv: Romeo learns that...
The answer to this question regarding William Shakespeare's drama Romeo and Juliet depends entirely on when in the play you ask this question. What I can do is break down the play by its acts and scenes and indicate spaces in which Romeo could have learned a lesson:
I.i: Romeo learns that love can easily lead to heartbreak
I.ii: Romeo learns that Rosaline will be in attendance at the Capulets' party
I.iv: Romeo learns that his friends are tiring of his heartbreak, and care about his well-being, as demonstrated by Mercutio and Benvolio's efforts to cheer him.
I.v: Romeo meets Juliet and learns what "love at first sight" is
II.i: Romeo learns that Juliet loves him as well and is willing to be with him despite their families' conflict
II.iii: Romeo learns from the Nurse that Juliet does plan to escape, meet, and marry Romeo
II.v: Romeo learns how much Juliet loves him, and is counseled in patience and caution by the Friar
III.iii: Romeo learns that he has been banished and that, despite his crimes, Juliet still loves him.
V.i: Romeo learns of Juliet's "death"
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