Romeo And Juliet quotes

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State a quote that links to the theme of: parental relationships
"my fingers itch" - Capulet at Juliet when she refuses to marry Paris
"drag thee" - Capulet at Juliet when she refuses to marry Paris
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State a quote that links to the theme of: fate
"star crossed lovers" prologue
"I am fortunes fool!" after Mercutio's death
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State a quote that links to the theme of: conflict
"ancient grudge" prologue
"I must love a loathed enemy" Juliet
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State a quote that links to the theme of: male aggression/hypermasculinity
"Turn thee Benvolio and look upon thy death" Tybalt
"I hate the word as I hate peace" Tybalt's hatred of peace exemplifies his stereotypical, hypermasculine behaviours of having a need to be violent at all times
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State a quote that links to the theme of: love (not just romantic)
"Either thou or I, or both must go with him" shows Romeo's loyalty and love he had for his friend. He will die to avenge him, could imply he will do anything for his loved ones.
"O happy dagger" Juxtaposition between happy and connotations of dagger (deat
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State a quote that shows: Romeo's headstrong (hypermasculine) behaviours
"Either thou or I or both must go with him" No rational thought pre this statement. Illustrates hypermasculine behaviours as he automatically turns to violence as his default response. Shows headstrong attitude as he's willing to make the ultimate sacrifi
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State a quote that links to the theme of: religion
"The god of my idolatry" Juliet sees Romeo as a God like figure, idolising him similar to how people of the era idolised religious figures as church was a big influence in England especially
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State a quote that shows: Juliet's decisive attitude
"Love give me strength and strength shall help afford" shows how decisive she is when making a decision that could change her life forever, shows little debate within herself showing how sure she is of her own mind
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State a quote that links to the theme of: fate

Back

"star crossed lovers" prologue
"I am fortunes fool!" after Mercutio's death

Card 3

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State a quote that links to the theme of: conflict

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

State a quote that links to the theme of: male aggression/hypermasculinity

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

State a quote that links to the theme of: love (not just romantic)

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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