Romeo and Juliet Quotes

What imperative fragment by Sampson and Gregory immediately sets the tone of hatred and rash decisions?

'Quarrel! I will back you'--Sampson.

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What does the imperative fragment 'Quarrel! I will back you' suggest?

Fast to react, no sympathy, no control over emotions and himself. Rash decisions, quick to get angry.

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How is the fiery motif presented?

Often to describe hatred however Romeo uses it for love.

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What does the fiery motif suggest about Romeo's love?

He has no real understanding of what love is, it'll run out fast and will destroy everything in it's path if uncontained.

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What oxymoron does Romeo use to describe his love for Rosaline?

'O brawling love! O loving hate!'

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What does the oxymoron 'O brawling love! O loving hate!' suggest about Romeo's love for Rosaline?

Love doesn't make sense to him, clouded judgement, hard to define. Has no understanding of what love is.

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How does Romeo's presentation of love link to Elizabethan love?

Unclear, thin line between love and hate. Merely a power/business transaction. No one has a clear definition of love.

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What metaphor does Romeo use to link love as fiery?

'Love is a smoke'

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What does the metaphor 'Love is a smoke' suggest about Romeo's idea of love?

Love can kill/harm us. Hurts everyone and is damaging. Love can be unclear and is untangible.

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How does the metaphor 'Love is a smoke' link to Elizabethan ideas of love?

If true love is real, it shouldn't be confusing. So if love is damaging then it's not true love. However true love can be blinding and will control you.

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What quote suggests Lord Capulet cares about Juliet?

'My child is yet a stranger in the world'

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How does the quote 'My child is yet a stranger in the world' represent the parental figures in the play?

Lord C is being logical and reasonable. He cares for Juliet and wants her to be happy. He's understanding, considering feelings of Juliet.

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How does the quote 'My child is yet a stranger in the world' link to Elizabethan ideas on parental roles?

Despite being caring, he still sees her as an object to be passed on, has control over what she does. Defies stereotypes however, as he is caring and treats her with respect. Audience have good reaction as he seems compassionate.

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What quote by the nurse suggests what all women wanted to accomplish in Elizabethan times?

'If I live to see thee married, I have my wish'

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How does the quote 'If I live to see thee married, I have my wish' link to Elizabethan views on women?

Suggests women's main goal in life is to get married. Just marrying for the sake of it rather than for love. Business transaction. Even closest person to Juliet just wants her married for business rather than love.

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What question does Lord C ask the women at the party which suggests he's not all that caring?

'Which of you all will now refuse to dance?'

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What does the question 'Which of you all will now refuse to dance?' suggest about Elizabethan perceptions of women?

Women have to do whatever a man wants them to do, they can't refuse.

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What similie does Romeo use to suggest his superficial love?

'Like a jewel in an Ethiop's ear'

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What does the similie 'Like a jewel in an Ethiop's ear' suggest about Romeo?

He is very superficial, sees love only as how pretty the other person is. Objectifies women.

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How does the similie 'Like a jewel in an Ethiop's ear' link to Elizabethan perceptions of women?

Women are an accessory to be shown off. They are seen as property and are objectified.

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What do Romeo and Juliet speak in when they first meet?

A sonnet

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What does the sonnet suggest about Romeo & Juliets love?

They are in unison. At first they're opposites but when they find each other, they fit together and work in harmony. Suggests their love is real.

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What celestial imagery metaphor does Romeo use to suggest his love is blind?

'It is the East, and Juliet is the sun'

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What does the metaphor 'It is the East, and Juliet is the sun' suggest about Romeo's love?

His love passes through phases. Blinding love, it can damage him if he gets too close. His life revolves around Juliet, however always just out of recah. Wipes awayall previous understanding of love-- links Rosaline to moon whereas Juliet to sun.

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How does the metaphor 'It is the East, and Juliet is the sun' link to Elizabethan ideas of love?

Elizabethan's didn't have advanced understanding of sun and moon, therefore suggests love can be mysterious/confusing, unpredictable-- not much is really known about TRUE love.

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What quote does Juliet say to highlight how much she loves Romeo?

'I'll no longer be a Capulet'

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What does the quote 'I'll no longer be a Capulet' suggest about Juliet's love for Romeo?

She values him more than her family. Does she love him? Or does she just want freedom/liberation from her unloving/uncaring family. They love the idea of loving each other rather than actually being in love with one another.

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What quote does Juliet use to describe how beautiful but harmful love can be?

'A rose by any other name would smell as sweet'

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What does the quote 'A rose by any other name would smell as sweet' suggest about Juliet's love?

Can be beautiful however can cause pain. Love can wither away if not treated with the right conditions. Red in colour-- passion/ love but also death and blood. Love and hate are both represented buy red.

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What imperative does Juliet repeat so show she is taking charge of the situation?

'Do not swear at all'

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How does the imperative 'Do not swear at all' link to Elizabethan ideas of women's roles in society?

She doesn't fit into the weak, subserviant views. OR she fits the view as she is seen as very emotional and dramatic.

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What tricolon suggests Juliet is being more rational than Romeo?

'It's too rash, too unadvised, too sudden'

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What does the tricolon 'It's too rash, too unadvised, too sudden' suggest about Juliet?

She is very rational and logical, thinks things through. However is maybe uncertain because people wouldn't approve and no one has told her what to do in the situation.

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What quote by Friar Laurence suggests Romeo's superficial love?

'Young men's love then lies not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes'

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What does the quote 'Young men's love then lies not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes' suggest about Romeo's love?

Romeo's love is very superficial, he changes from woman to woman based on their beauty rather than personality. He doesn't truly love them-- only for their looks.

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How does the quote 'Young men's love then lies not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes' link to Elizabethan perceptions on love?

Suggests Elizabethan value was based on appearances and people didn't care whether or not their personality was good--only cared for looks. Based worth and value on how beautiful a person was. Shakespear is criticising this idea.

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What quote by Friar Laurence suggests that during Elizabethan times men supported the women?

'Women may fall when there's no strength in men'

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What does the quote 'Women may fall when there's no strength in men' suggest about Elizabethan gender roles?

Men had complete control over women, women are weaker as men had to support them. If a man falls then he ultimately brings down women as women are too weak to be able to support themselves.

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