R+J - quotation cards (A1 S3) Flashcards
(8 cards)
“Nurse, come back again…Thou know’st my daughter’s of a pretty age”
Lady Capulet dismisses the Nurse but immediately calls her back after remembering the bond between the two of them(Juliet and her previous wetnurse) ; therefore she asks, or rather declares to the Nurse if she thinks Juliet is the right age for marriage
“I might live to see thee married once, I have my wish”
The Nurse states that her wish is to see Juliet be married; as after all the years she has watched her grow up, she will be content with seeing Juliet at her most priveledged event.
“thou hadst sucked wisdom from thy theat”
The Nurse says Juliet has gained wisdom from the nipple she had sucked upon when she were little; therefore their bond is possibly stronger than that of Lady Capulets as Juliet had grown up with her wetnurse hence their similarities in personality and virtues.
“I was your mother much upon these years”
Lady Capulet is telling Juliet that whilst she is now a maid, herself would have already conceived and birthed Juliet therefore implying there is nothing wrong with what seems an early marriage as ‘ladies of esteem, Are made already mothers’
“Why, he’s a man of wax!”
The Nurse perceives Paris to be the perfect and ideal model of a man, therefore a more than suitable match for her Juliet to marry
“This precious book of love… only lacks a cover”
Lady Capulet recites a poetic speech reveals her very traditional views upon marriage, she feels this book of love her daughter has will only be fully finished and complete when she is married - as Paris acts as the shiny new cover that will protect Juliet and support her family
“That book in many’s eyes doth share the glory”
Many people admire a book for the fine story within; but what intrigues them the most is the rich binding of the cover as to which Paris acts as with ‘young Paris’ face’ and his substantial wealth.
“So shall you share all that he doth possess”
After having spoken about Paris’ wealth, background and handsome appearance, it all comes back to the family honour and status. Paris will enable Juliet to be admired by others just as much, or more, than Paris when they are married. This is ultimately what The Capulets are aiming for, a stable and wealthy marriage to carry their pride and pass on their name.
