Shakespeare · Romeo and Juliet · Act 1, Scene 5
O, she doth teach the torches
Monologue
Male
Under 2 min
Desire
Love
Imagination
Romeo sees Juliet across the room at the Capulet feast, marvels at her beauty, and vows to touch her hand, declaring he has never seen true beauty until this night.
ROMEO
O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night As a rich jewel in an Ethiop’s ear; Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear! So shows a snowy dove trooping with crows As yonder lady o’er her fellows shows. The measure done, I’ll watch her place of stand, And…
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