Love Flashcards
1
Q
How is love presented in the play
A
Throughout the play, Love is portrayed as a violent, strong force with the ability to transcend all other values , emotions and obligations, yet falls victim to its own ‘star crossed’ fate
2
Q
Para 1
A
initially, Love is portrayed as a powerful, paradoxical force, emotionally tormenting the protagonist (unrequited)
- O brawling love, o loving hate
- O heavy lightness, serious vanity
- bright smoke
3
Q
Para 2
A
as the play progresses, Love is portrayed as superseding all other loyalties, driving the lovers to defy their entire social world
- deny thy name and refuse thy father
- That one word banished, hath slain ten thousand tybalts
4
Q
Para 3
A
as the play closes, love is portrayed as succumbing to the inevitability of fate
- death-marked
- Too like lighting
- A greater power than we can contradict hath thwarted our intents
