Lady Capulet

Question 1

“the sight of death is a bell / warns my old age”

Answer 1

1 - likens her daughter to a warning bell, highlights the immense guilt she expieriences from her overbearing encouragement of Juliet’s marriage in act 1 - she is now consumed by the consequences of her actions which stem from a patriarchal lens on society

2 - bell conjures imagery of time - it is a reminder of life’s fleeting nature and the important of cherishing love over oppressive societal norms - tragic outcome of blindly adhring to social conventions