Context + Extra Info Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is the technique used in ‘Violent delights have violent ends’?
Oxymoron (violent = evil, delight = good)
What does the phrase ‘Violent delights have violent ends’ foreshadow?
Disaster caused by impulsive actions, as seen in Romeo and Juliet’s selfish love.Their selfish love ruins themselves, their families, and their reputation.
What is the context of impulsive behavior in ‘Violent delights have violent ends’?
Romeo and Juliet are slaves to desires; impulsive behavior leads to destruction.
What key themes are linked to ‘Violent delights have violent ends’?
Conflict between generations, impulse vs. consequence, selfishness of youth.
What is the technique used in ‘I defy you stars’?
Juxtaposition (Romeo vs. Fate)
What does ‘I defy you stars’ reveal about Romeo’s character?
His arrogance in thinking he can defeat fate/God.
What is the symbolic meaning of challenging fate in ‘I defy you stars’?
Going against fate calls for divine punishment.
What is the context of fate in Shakespearean times?
Fate and God’s will were sacred; challenging them = doom.
What key themes are linked to ‘I defy you stars’?
Fate vs. free will, arrogance leading to downfall.
What is the technique used in ‘Deny thy father and refuse thy name’?
Soliloquy + Verb (‘deny’)
What does Juliet’s choice in ‘Deny thy father and refuse thy name’ signify?
Her awareness of consequences but choosing selfish love over family and honour.
What does this phrase reveal about Juliet’s character?
Shows early awareness and calculation — not naïve.
What is the context of family reputation in this phrase?
Reputation and family name were EVERYTHING in Elizabethan society.
What key themes are linked to ‘Deny thy father and refuse thy name’?
Love vs. family, selfishness of youth, honour and loyalty.
