Act 1-Quotes Flashcards
A quote that shows Tybalt to be a fiery and violent character.
‘What, drawn and talk of peace? I hate the word as I hate hell, all Montagues and thee.‘
A quote that shows the prince to be a fair and just ruler.
‘If ever you disturb our streets again, your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace.’
A quote that shows Capulet to be a loving father.
‘She’s the hopeful lady of my earth. But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart, my will to her consent is but a part.’
A quote that shows Juliet to be a ‘good girl’ who does exactly what her mother tells her.
‘I’ll look to like, if looking liking move; but no more deep will I endart mine eye than your consent gives strength to make it fly.’
A quote that shows that love has hurt Romeo.
Is love a tender thing? It is too rough, too rude, too boisterous, and it pricks like thorn.’
A quote that introduces the theme of fate.
‘For my mind misgives some consequence yet hanging in the stars.’
A quote that shows Romeo’s initial reaction to Juliet.
‘Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight, for I ne’er saw true beauty till this night.’
Give a quote that foreshadows the fight scene.
‘I will withdraw, but this intrusion shall, now seeming sweet convert to bitterest gall.’
Give one quote that shows that Juliet is determined to be with Romeo despite their families misgivings.
‘My only love sprung from my only hate! Too early seen unknown, an known too late!’
Give a quote from the prologue at the start of the play which foreshadows the ending of the play.
‘From forth the fatal loins of these two foes, a pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life.’
