Capulet/Lady Capulet Flashcards

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Give a quote from Capulet from Act 1 scene 1 that indicates his involvement in the brawl and what does this show about Capulets nature?

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“Old Montague is come, and flourishes his blade in spite of me”

  • This shows Capulets impulsive/paranoid nature
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What does Capulet say in Act 1 Scene 2 that contradicts his views later on in the play?

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“my child is yet a stranger to the world….Let two summers wither”

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Give a quote from Act 1 scene 3 that indicates that Lady Capulet is reliant on the nurse to help her raise Juliet

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“Thou’s hear our counsel”

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Give a quote from Lady Capulet in Act 1 Scene 5 that links beauty with Paris and what technique is used in this quote.

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“Find delight writ there with beauty’s pen”

  • this is a metaphor
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Give a quote from Act 1 scene 3, that suggests that Lady Capulet only wants Juliet to be married to Paris for power

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“So shall you share all that he doth possess”

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Give a quote from Act 1 Scene 5, where Capulet reminisces the past

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“Tis gone, tis gone, tis gone”

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Give a quote from Capulet in Act 1 Scene 5, which links to the Princes speech in Act 1 Scene 1 and what could the quote foreshadow?

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“Quench the fire, the room is grown too hot”

  • could foreshadow Tybalts anger at seeing Romeo at the ball
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Why may be the reason for Capulet repeatedly saying “More light”, during the ball? (Act 1 Scene 5)

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This may be because Romeo and Juliet are not in a secret relationship YET so nothing needs to be kept in the DARK

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Give 2 quotes from Act 1 Scene 5, where Capulet tells Tybalt to let Romeo be and what technique is used here?

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“Content thee, let him alone”
“I would not do him disparagement”

  • Irony is present here as if Capulet knew that Juliet was married to Romeo in act 3/4, he wouldve surely done him disparagement
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Give a quote from lady Capulet, in Act 3 Scene 1, that shows that she believes Romeo should die for killing Tybalt and what technique was used here

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“Romeo slew Tybalt, Romeo must not live”

  • short sentences to create tension
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Give a quote from Capulet in Act 3 Scene 4, that shows his impulsiveness and haste in getting Juliet married

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‘Thursday let it be, She shall be married to this noble earl’`

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Give a quotes, from Act 3 scene 5, that shows Lady Capulet hatred for Romeo

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‘he shall soon keep Tybalt company’

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What does Capulet say after hearing Juliets thoughts on marriage in Act 3 Scene 5?

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‘Out, you baggage, you tallow-face’

‘Hang, beg, starve, die….Ill never acknowledge thee’

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Give a quote, from Act 3 Scene 5, in which Capulet disrespects the nurse and what does this indicate to the audience?

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‘Peace, you mumbling fool’

  • This indicates that Capulet thinks his status puts him in a position to treat the nurse in that way
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Give 2 quotes, from Act 4 Scene 2, that shows Capulets sudden change in attitude towards Juliet

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  • He first describes her with ‘peevish, self willed harlotry’
  • Not long after, he says ‘this same wayward girl is so reclaimed’
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In Act 4 Scene 2, what does Capulet say that shows his gratitude to the friar and why is this ironic?

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‘all of our whole city is much bound to him’

  • Its ironic because Capulet doesnt know that the friar would end up being the cause of her death later on
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Give a quote, from Act 4 Scene 2, that shows the pace in which Capulet wants to get preparations ready, after he brings the wedding day forward

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‘I will stir bout..Ill not to bed tonight’

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In Act 4 Scene 4, what does Capulet repeat that reflects the quick pace of the scene

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‘make haste, make haste!

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In Act 4 Scene 4, what does Capulet say that shows the excited/frantic mood of the scene

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‘The county will be here…the bridesgroom is come already’

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In Act 4 Scene 5, how does Capulet describe Juliet after hearing about her ‘death’ and what does this show about his nature?

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‘Sweetest flower of all the fields’

  • shows his hyprocritic nature as he called her ‘scummed baggage’ not long before
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Give a metaphor, from Act 4 Scene 5, that Capulet uses to describe death and what does this highlight?

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‘Death is my son-in-law, Death is my heir’

  • highlights the fact that the Capulets are surrounded by death
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In Act 4 Scene 5, what does LADY Capulet say after hearing about Juliet’s death and what technique is used here?

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‘Accursed , unhappy, wretched, hateful day’

  • harsh letters are used here so portray her anger, along with Paris/Capulet
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In Act 4 Scene 5, what does Capulet say that indicates that the solemn mood is reflected on the surroundings

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‘Our instruments to melancholy bells, all things change them to the contrary’

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Give a quote, from the last scene, where Capulet tries to reconcile with the Montagues

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‘Oh brother Montague, give me thy hand’