Romeo and Juliet: Quote off flashcards
1}
“Star-crossed lovers”
1} This is said in the prologue on page 1
2} Romeo and Juliet are fated lovers that are bound to die.
3} The adjective “star” could suggest that their fate lies up above and they don’t know it.
4} Fate and Free will is a major theme in this play.
5} The fact that it is in the prologue draws in the audience.
2}
“As I hate hell, all Montagues and thee”
1} It is said on page 6 by Tybalt.
2} “Hell” suggests that Tybalt may be religious and that he hates the Montagues as much as hell.
3} The alliteration of “hate and “hell” suggests that Tybalt feels negatively about the Montagues and his anger and hatred is a passionate anger.
4} This links to the theme of the feud.
3}
“Thou was the prettiest babe I ever nursed”
1} It is said on page 19 by the Nurse
2} It suggests that Juliet was breastfed by the Nurse which also suggests that the Nurse is like a mother to Juliet and is her best friend.
3} The word “prettiest” suggests that Juliet was a pretty baby.
4}
“Under love’s heavy burden do I sink”
1} It is said by Romeo on page 19.
2} Romeo is being a Petrarchan lover.
3} The word “heavy” suggests that it is weighing him down.
4} Petrarchan love is a theme in this play.
5}
“My only love sprung from my only hate”
1} It is said by Juliet on page 30.
2} She loves Romeo who is from the Montagues.
3} The oxymoron contrast between love and hate suggests that she isn’t meant to love Romeo.
4} The family feud is a theme and a contextual factor in the play.
6}
“It is the east and Juliet is the sun”
1} It is said by Romeo on page 33.
2} Romeo is saying that Juliet is metaphorically the sun which suggests that she brings about happiness and joy.
3} The metaphor “and Juliet is the sun” suggests that Romeo thinks she is hot.
4} Juliet is his only love.
7}
“An open arse, thou a poprin pear”
1} It is said on page 33.
2} It suggests that the character who said it is a comedic character.
3} It suggests sexual imagery and it also suggests that the subject of the quote may be attractive.
8}
“These violent delights have violent ends”
1} It is said on page 56 by the Friar.
2} It suggests that Romeo and Juliet’s love may end tragically.
3} The word “violent” suggests the end will be a sad one.
