I would the fool were married to her grave

Question 1

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Answer 1

This suggests that Lady Capulet is angry over Juliet not wanting to marry paris as she is unaware of her recent marriage to Romeo

Question 2

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Answer 2

The noun “grave” withholds death connotations as she is suggesting that Juliet’s demise would be more preferable to the shame as dishonour she brings to the family which reflects her belief in maintaining societal expectations.

Question 3

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Answer 3

The irony lies in the quote as it foreshadows the tragedy that awaits her daughter when her defiance leads to her untimely demise, this links to the theme of fate and the inevitably of her death