Purity of Romeo and Juliet's love

Question 1

“prick love for pricking”

Answer 1

Mercutio’s advice to Romeo which uses a sexual pun- Shakespeare uses his bawdy view on love to create contrast and emphasise Romeo’s love as much more pure

Question 2

First 14 lines of the lovers’ meeting is a sonnet?

Answer 2

Their first conversation has the perfect ryhthm and rhyme scheme to form a love poem- Shakespeare presents theme as the perfect match with a profound depth of romantic connection- The audience who recognise the poet form would also feel delight that these two are such a perfect match

Question 3

In their fist meeting, Romeo is a “pilgrim” and Juliet, a “saint”?

Answer 3

Romeo has placed her on a pedestal of worship straight away- Shakespeare is PORTRAYING the intensity of their feelings for one another to allow the audience feel much more pity for these INNOCENT VICTIMS of fate

Question 4

“prick…

Answer 4

…love for pricking”

Question 5

Juliet declares that the grief of Romeo’s banishment outweighs the grief of Tyblat’s death and even compares it to the grief she would feel if her entire family were to be killed

Answer 5

Emphasizes the INTENSITY of her feelings towards Romeo and shows the audience how devoted she is to Him. However, it also raises questions as to what about their relationship has led to such a strong commitment to it from them.

Question 6

“Heaven is here where Juliet lives”

Answer 6

Romeo metaphorically compares Juliet to a god who transforms any space she is in to a “heaven”