Lord Capulet

Question 1

M.C.I.Y.A.S.I.T.W

Answer 1

MY CHILD IS YET A STRANGER IN THE WORLD

possessive but concerned nature

personal pronoun emphasises possessiveness

he cares for her and is willing to protect her from the world

Question 2

M.W.T.H.C.I.B.A.P

Answer 2

MY WILL TO HER CONSENT IS BUT A PART OF

Unusually progressive and forward

Values her happiness

Though he holds authority, he still listens to her desires

Question 3

T.B.P.T.N.N.O.H

Answer 3

THEREFORE BE PATIENT, TAKE NO NOTE OF HIM

measured pragmatic
His restraint clashes with Tybalt’s anger
Figure of reason and reassuring tome
Desire for peace and discretion

Question 4

Y.A.A.S.B…I.M.Y.Q

Answer 4

YOU ARE A SAUCY BOY…ILL MAKE YOU QUIET

theme of authority reflected through dismissive and condescending tone
Insult of Tybalt’s age and status as Lord c has no tolerance for insubordination

Question 5

W.W.A.B.T.D

Answer 5

WELL, WE ARE BORN TO DIE

Stoic attitude towards death
Encapsulates theme of fate and old v young
sardonic statement
Detached and inconsiderate

Question 6

S.S.B.M.T.T.N.E

Answer 6

SHE SHALL BE MARRIED TO THIS NOBLE EARL

use of imperative and diction
he expects unquestioned obedience.
authoritative and forceful, patriarchy
Views juliet as a tool for societal advances

Question 7

H.B.S.D.I.T.S

Answer 7

HANG, BEG, STARVE, DIE IN THE STREETS

use of ultimatums and imperatives
Semantic field of death
Vindictive as he actively wishes harm

Question 8

Y.B.D.W

Answer 8

YOUNG BAGGAGE, DISOBEDIENT WRETCH

Derogatory and authoritarianism
Tyrannical and controlling