Romeo Flashcards
A quote to show Romeo is romantic…
“Love is a smoke made with the fumes of sighs”
- Act1 Scene 1
- grieving that Rosaline does not love him
A quote to show Romeo is hot-headed…
“fire-ey’d fury be my conduct now!”
- Act3 Scene 1
- After Mercutio’s death, Romeo slays Tybalt in an attempt ta avenge his death.
A quote to show that Romeo is respected…
“A virtuous and well-governed youth”
- Act1 Scene 5
- Lord Capulet describing Romeo when Tybalt spots him at the Capulets Party
A quote to show Romeo has ‘bad fate’…
“Some consequence, yet hanging in the stars”
- Act1 Scene 4
- shows Romeo believes he has bad fate
- creates a sinister atmosphere
A quote to show Romeo is a good kisser…
“you kiss by th’book”
- Act1 Scene5
- shows Romeo is a good kisser, however “book” suggests it is unnatural and staged
A quote to show Romeo is in love with Julliet…
“the measure of thy joy be heap’d like mine”
- Act2 Scene 6
- shows Romeo is in love with Julliet
- but could show that his love for Rosaline was fake
A quote to show Romeo moves too fast…
He gives a “faithful vow” to have their wedding organised “by the hour of nine”
- Act2 Scene 2
- already planning their wedding within 24 hours of meeting
- but could mean Romeo is properly in love and the relationship is practical and real.
A quote to show Romeo can be dangerous…
“Thou late thou gavest me; for Mercutio’s soul”
- Act3 Scene 1
- angry with the death of his best mate
- uses pronouns to make the death sound personal and dramatic
A quote to show Romeo is scared of exile…
“For evil hath more terror in his looks, much more than death”
- Act3 Scene 3
- after killing Tybalt
- personifies banishment and it becomes the man he fears.
