Juliet Quotes Flashcards
“O happy dagger their rust and let me die”
Dichotomy between “happy and dagger”- oxymorons
Inverted metaphors- dagger personified as “happy” but Juliet’s body becomes a “sheath”- imagery of light and dark to symbolise binary opposition of purity and how love is a parasitic force
Love and death are inextricably linked and death is the only way to escape freedom in Verona and be happy
Mainly monosyllabic- indicates j assertive and mature nature
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Juliet is the antidote to violence- functions as Anithesis to violence- when she dies it ends to entire feud and a beginning of unity
Verona is presented as garden of Eden- r and js love is presented as a committed sin.- bloodline was more important att j is an object of desire who is expected to obey, be pure and chaste as well as honourable.
Their relationship is forbidden and sinful love is parasitic and could be the cause of frequent obstacles of Verona.
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J is the anomaly as she is the only character who doesn’t accept the societal pressures she faces
R and j could symbolise Adam and Eve and Verona as g of e: their love acts as original sin and the serpent is their hamartia and fate. For example the queen mab speech sets up love as a sinister corrupt force foreshadowing their downfall
“Rust” dynamic verb associated with faded glory, neglect and decay
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Roman tradition- stabbing was the most honourable noble form of suicide- presents j as tragic hero
Suicide is an unforgivable sin- commits most sacra religious act in the bible- elizabethans we’re mostly catholic and Protestant which creates a shock factor and presents j as allowing readings of both religious conformism and dissidence
“Bright angel” (as micro quote)
Idolatry of juliet- a pure and untainted being made of light
Celestial imagery - puts her at a pedestal of heavenly status
Angela have no free will- symbolism of patriarchy
Biblical imagery- j is the epitome of goodness so much thag she is in gods presence
A pair of star crossd lovers take their life
Exposition
Fatalism- personification of fortune as entity in the play
“Star crossd”- their love doesn’t align- they were doomed from the start and we’re not meant to be together
Shows how even the planets convey opposition to their relationship
Elizabethna era superstition was central to the lives of elizabethans. Fate was a central concept including the notion that the aligning of planets determined your fate. R and Js love is not aligned it is crossed
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Foreshadows death- proleptic irony
14 lines sonnet- traditional 16th century love poem- dichotomy between live and chaos- r and ja love is placed at odds with instability
“Take”- personifies and exemplifies the concept of Fate which is frequent throughout- by doing this it shifts the blame of this suicide onto and concept.
“Death marked love”- goes on to show the dichotomy of love
“Marked”- perminant can not change it
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“Crossd”- can also show a biblical link to the crucifixion and how both Romeo and Juliet atone for the sins of humanity with their suicide and restore the dysfunctionalitt in Verona
Could be their only purpose in life
“These violent delights have violent ends”
The use of oxymorons emphasises the difference between the 2 notions but also highlights a connection. The use of the graphic adjective “violent” echoes the fighting that has occurred in the novel
And creates a sense of foreboding through the destructive nature of love that Romeo and Juliet share
The use of the transitive verb “delights” rather than love also puts emphases on how violence occurs within the indulgence rather than the relationship
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Foreshadows the tragic ending of the story. Perhaps the power of Romeo and Juliet’s love is so omnipotent that forces like free will cannot affect it
Elizabethan audience (superstitions)
The parallel structure of the sentence creates a sense of balance and symmetry
Romeo and Juliet can be seen as an allegorical warning against the dangers of excessive passion and the consequences of ignoring societal norms and expectations. The play portrays the tragic consequences that can result from unchecked love and the refusal to conform to social conventions. Romeo and Juliet’s love is seen as a force that is both beautiful and destructive, and the play suggests that love can lead to tragedy if it is not tempered by reason and self-control. The play also highlights the importance of social order and the consequences of defying authority, as seen in the Prince’s punishment of Romeo for killing tybalt as punishment
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Friar Lawrence can be seen as a prophetic character in Romeo and Juliet. He is portrayed as a wise and knowledgeable figure who possesses a deep understanding of the human condition. Throughout the play, he offers advice and guidance to Romeo and Juliet, warning them of the dangers of their impulsive actions and urging them to think more rationally. He also predicts the consequences of their actions, such as when he warns Romeo that his hasty decision to kill himself will only lead to further tragedy. Friar Lawrence’s prophetic nature serves to emphasize the importance of wisdom and foresight,The play suggests that if Romeo and Juliet had listened to Friar Lawrence’s advice and heeded his warnings, they may have been able to avoid the tragic fate that ultimately befalls them.
“A plague o’ both your houses “
Repetition- enforces the impressions that mercuric unlike the majority of characters disregards fate. Rather he instils his opinion thay it was the pointless feud between the families that had caused his death
Acts as a catalyst as from this moment everything in the lives of r and j falls down.
This phrase marks a shift from comedy to tradgey which subverts the audiences expectations and creates a sense of dramatic tension. This shift creates a sense of anticipation and suspense
Also serves to highlight the themes of love, fate and the destructive power of hatred
Overral the switch from comedy to tragedy is significant as it underscores the plays central conflict and emphasises the importance of reconciliation and forgiveness in a world torn apart by hatred
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Hyperbole- undergoes veronas dysfunctional nature Verona is presented as a kind of garden of Eden in the early parts of Romeo and Juliet. The city is depicted as a place of beauty, romance, and passion, where love can flourish and people can live in harmony. This is seen most clearly in the way that Romeo and Juliet talk about Verona and in the way that they are drawn to each other despite the feud between their families.
Common nouns Plague” spreads a sickness to Verona which is parasitic. The plosive consonents and It is used figuratively to express mercutios anger. This also suggests how the feud is not a minor disagreement but rather something so destructive and deadly. The deadly sin of all is they are blinded by wrath. Foreshadows tragic events
The queen mab speech (micro quote)
The queen mab speech describes a dream about a fairy queen “mab”. Mab brings dreams of love to people however tjose dreams can turn into nightmares
He suggests that love is a kind of parasite that feeds on people’s hopes and dreams, but ultimately leaves them feeling empty and unfulfilled
The Queen Mab speech in Romeo and Juliet is significant because it serves as a turning point in the play. Up to this point, the play has been focused on the love between Romeo and Juliet, but the Queen Mab speech introduces a note of cynicism and skepticism about love. Mercutio’s speech suggests that love is a kind of illusion or fantasy that ultimately leads to disappointment and disillusionment. This sets up a contrast with Romeo and Juliet’s love, which is pure and genuine, and foreshadows the tragic ending of the play.
Hyperbole
Metaphors
