Act 4 Scene 5

Romeo’s Diary – Entry 8

Dear Diary,

            I haven’t heard of Juliet in such a long time. Every second that I am not with her, I feel even less at home. I do not belong on the streets of Mantua without my wife, and I can’t wait for the day we see each other again. I will not conform to the fact that our departure yesterday would be our last time seeing each other. I will leave things to the Friar. He is a good man; hopefully he conjures up a scheme to help Juliet and I be together at last.

            Her premonition has taken over my thoughts again. And Mercutio’s last words. I hope they do not come to fruition. What plague will strike the Capulet and Montague families? Did Juliet say I look like I was in a tomb because it’s how I’ll end up soon? I can’t help but sense great misfortune. But I shouldn’t let these things get in the way of our plan. I should keep my thoughts on what Juliet and I will do in Mantua.

Romeo