lord capulet Flashcards
1
Q
My child is yet a stranger in the world. She hath not seen the changes of fourteen years.
A
Highlighting Juliet’s youth and vulnerability - he’s looking out for her and making it her choice - this changes later on in the play.
2
Q
Speak not; reply not; do not answer me
A
Repetition of ‘not’ and imperative language shows his anger at Juliet’s disobedience.
3
Q
Out you green sickness carrion! Out, you baggage!
A
Repetition, imperatives - hateful language, he has lost control, patriarch feeling threatened. Noun ‘carrion’ - foreshadowing.
4
Q
My fingers itch
A
He’s preventing himself from being violent towards his daughter.
