age/maturity Flashcards
(7 cards)
thesis
In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare contrasts youthful impulsiveness with the supposed wisdom of age, showing how both lead to rash decisions. While the young characters act without fully considering the consequences, the older characters also make irrational choices, revealing that maturity does not always equate to sound judgment. Shakespeare critiques how the lack of balanced maturity across both generations contributes to the tragic outcome.
essay plan
throughout the play she’s constantly mature, but her age causes her to act irrationally
its js another criticism of those who don’t look after the vulnerable
quote 1 and 2
it is an honour that I dream not of
You kiss by the book
quote 3 and 4
If he be married, my grave is like to be my wedding bed
wherefore art thou Romeo
quote 5 and 6
deny thy father and refuse thy name
thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow
quote 7 and 8
shall i speak ill of him that is my husband
o bid me leap, rather than marry Paris
quote 9
o happy dagger
