Romeo and Juliet Flashcards
Mercusio “A plague o’ …. …. ……”
both your houses
-moment of realisation, points out that feud is pointless
Mercusio “They made ….. …. of me”
worms meat
-he feels meaningless, suggests feud dehumanises people
Mercusio”O calm ………… …. submission”
dishonourable vile
-imply’s Romeo dishonoured himself, demonstrates how honour can cause destruction
Mercusio “An open-arse, thou a …….. ….”
poperin pear
-his idea of love is sexual desire, comical tone
Mercusio “….. … … ….. and I am satisfied”
speak but one rhyme
-draws attention to the fact Romeo’s love is clichéd and inauthentic
Mercusio “which are the children of an idle brain begot of ……. … …. …….”
nothing but vain fantasy
-ridicules Romeo’s fantasy of perfect romantic love, invites audience to question the seriousness and maturity of Romeo’s feelings for Juliet
Friar “to turn your household …… to …. ….”
rancor, pure love
-motive to stop the feud for the greater good, their deaths will “end their parents strife”
Friar “these ……. ……. have violent ends”
violent delights
-concerned about the suddenness, foreshadowing, presents Friar as wise
Friar “poison hath residence and …….. …..”
medicine power
-the mention of poison foreshadows Romeo’s end, inseparability of good and evil
Friar “wisely and slow, they ……. …. … ….”
they stumble that run fast
-warning against impulsivity, foreshadows danger of rash behaviour
Friar “young mens love then …. … …… .. ….. ……, but in their eyes”
lies not truly in they hearts
-Romeo is fickle, his love for Juliet is appearance based
Lord Capulet “disobedient ……”
wretch
-suggests Julia has strayed from society, dominance over women
Lord capulet “But … … gentle Paris, get her heart”
woo her
-shows caring, concerned side of LC. Not a stereotypical father in the patriarchal society
Lord capulet “My will to her …….”
consent
-appears kindhearted and respectful upon first impression, contrasts his aggressive and violent attitude later on.
Lord Capulet “I think she will be ….. .. … ……. by me”
ruled in all aspects
-makes clear the powerlessness of women in the 16th century. contrasts to his concern and respect of Juliet at the start.
Lord Capulet “.. … .. …. I’ll give you to my friend”
An you be mine
-Juliet is presented as a golf/possession, shows characteristics of patriarchal society, no voice
Lord Capulet “ …. … ……, die in the streets”
hang, beg, starve
-lexis of violence and lost of imperatives reflect his aggressive and domineering nature, no relational connection.
Lord Capulet “……. her”
prepare
-becomes a more stereotypical father, imperatives show his controlling and dogmatic nature
Lord Capulet “or I will drag thee on a …… …….”
hurdle thither
-violence juxtaposes his care and concern
Tybalt “why uncle .’.. . …..”
t’is a shame
-shows hierarchy, obeys order from his uncle, loyal towards his family
Tybalt “…..? I hate the word”
Peace
-symbolises hate and violence, antithesis to Benvolio who symbolises peace, constant battle between peace and hate
Tybalt “fetch me my ….. boy”
Rapier
-feels injury to his pride, first response is violence, easily provoked and angered
Tybalt “strike him dead I hold it … . …”
not a sin
-Tybalt’s bloodthirsty personality highlighted, justifies killing, has love for murder and revenge
Tybalt “…. … a villain”
thou art
-tries to dishonour Romeo by insulting him
Tybalt “turn thee, ……. look upon thy death”
Benvolio
-provoking Benvolio into fighting, imply’s he is not a real man until her fights
Nurse “thou was the ……. …. that e’er I nursed “
prettiest babe
-conveys her love for Juliet, maternal love, highlights true connection
Nurse “ … … .. ….. my lord”
you are to blame
-the Nurse sticking up for Juliet demonstrates her support for Juliet, not bothered by status
Nurse “ by my ….. …. at twelve years old”
maiden head
-she is being vulgar and crude about Juliet bringing humour to the play
Nurse “lord how my …. …..”
head aches
-over exaggerating and changing convocations brings comical relief
Nurse “I think you are ….. in this second match it …… your first “
happy, excels
-honesty with Juliet, does what’s best for her and wants her to be happy at all costs
Romeo “ here’s much to do with hate but …. .. .. … …. “
more to do with hate
-connection between love and hate, foreshadows play
Romeo “ some consequence, yet hanging in the …..”
stars
-Romeo and Juliet cannot escape fate, “star crossed lovers”
Romeo “ its in the …. and Juliet is the sun”
east
-grandiose imagery suggests Romeo’s love I snot earth bound, Juliet is a force as powerful as the sun
Romeo “ for ….. …… cannot hold love out”
stony limits
-love is freedom, love ignores boundaries set by feud
Romeo “I …. you stars”
defy
-refuses o accept her death/fate, reminds audience of destiny of R+J
Romeo “ Henceforth I will never be …..”
Romeo
-conveys his passion, prepared to break away from family for Juliet
Romeo “ O’ I am …….. ….”
fortunes fool
-he is subject to whims of fate, “O’” emphasis, can’t escape fate
Romeo “ did my ….. love till now “
heart
-fickle, naive, unaware of what love is, with Rosalie he was only infatuated in physical beauty
Romeo “ thus with a …. I die”
kiss
-love caused death
-not bitter about dying
Juliet “ defy my …… …. “
father’s name
-detachment and abandonment from family, infatuation of love, all consuming nature
Juliet “ O’ …. …. wherefore art thou Romeo”
Romeo, Romeo
-“wherefore” means why, Juliet questions why Romeo is a Montague.
Juliet “ my …. …. sprung from my only hate”
only love
-string connection between love and hate foreshadows end
Juliet “ too early …. ……., and known too late”
seen unknown
-everything in her life comes too early, marriage, falling in love, Romeo coming to tomb
Juliet “ my bounty is as ……… .. … …, my love is as deep the more I give to thee”
boundless as the sea
-Juliet sees love as freedom, the suggestion that she will “give” her “bounty” shows sexual side
Juliet “ take him and cut him out in …… …..”
little stars
-reminder of fate, uncontrollable future, tries to make future tangable
prologue “star ……. lovers”
crossed
-foreshadows power and influence of fate
