Romeo And Juliet Flashcards
Key quote from the Prologue?
star cross’s lovers
Quotes showing the prince is a STRONG leader?
“Once more, on pain of death, all men depart”
spoken in iambic pentameter showing control
How does the Prince show his strength as a leader in Act One Scene One?
By writing by using iambic pentameter, (10 syllables per line) which show his control.
What is it called when the rhyme scheme is 10 syllables per line?
IAMBIC PENTAMETER
What do the rhyming couplets say about the prince as a leader?
That he is very put together and well controlled as he isn’t getting carried away speaking using blank verse (no rhyme pattern”
What effect did rhyme scheme help to create?
Rhyme scheme helps maintain suspension
“Hang thee, young baggage! disobedient wretch!” Who says this and what does it show?
Capulet, after Juliet refuses to marry Paris. It shows he is very angry with her and since Tybalts death he doesn’t like being out of control
Quote that previously suggests Capulet is a good father?
“woo her” as in a patriarchal society, women’s opinions didn’t matter and they did what they were told.
“hopeful lady of my earth”
What does “thou hadst suck’d wisdom from thy teat” show about the Nurse’s relationship with Juliet?
Shows that Juliet is very close with the nurse as usually as soon as breast feeding is done, the nurse isn’t needed so leaves. Also suggests that Lady C is a bad mother and is distant from Juliet.
How does the Friar show his wisdom?
“Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast” is a metaphor that is foreshadowing the tragic ending.
“A plague O both your houses!”
Mercutio says this which foreshadows the tragic ending
What is Neitzhe’s theory?
That everything is done selfishly, no action a human does is done without thinking of themselves.
How is Simone de Beauvoir linked to Romeo and Juliet?
Simone didn’t believe that each gender should act in a distinct way
Women were oppressed as they are only valued for their looks and their function as wives and mothers. This is a restrictive gender role which links to what Juliet faces.
What quote shows Capulet really loves Juliet?
“the hopeful lady of my earth” as he uses hyperbolic language which highlights the intensity of his feelings.
Which act is the turning point of the play? Why?
Act 3 as we realise that the prologue was truthful and that that the relationship isn’t going to end well.
