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.
What quote makes us believe Mercutio’s death was Romeo’s fault?
I was hurt under your arm
What quote in the prologue uses violent imagery to foreshadow the ending?
“Death-mark’d love”
How do you know if something is a sonnet?
14 lines, iambic pentameter, and rhyme scheme = ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
Give a quote which uses violent imagery to show the princes anger?
“On pain of torture”
What does Romeo say before the party which foreshadows the tragic ending?
“consequence yet hanging in the stars”.
What is the effect of religious imagery and give an example
“Have not saints lips”
Romeo uses religious imagery to imply how he worships Juliet.
What quote shows the huge extent that Romeo will go due to his love for Juliet?
“I never will be Romeo”, as he says he will disregard his name, honour and family just to be with Juliet
What warning does Friar give to Romeo?
“they stumble that run fast”
Why does the Friar agree to marry them?
As he wants to turn the households “rancour tu pure love”. He believes this will end the feud.
What does the friar warn Romeo about using violent imagery?
“these violent delights have violent ends”
What does Romeo relate to everywhere surrounding Verona Walls?
“Hell itself”
as he is away from his love, he views it as a torturous hell.
Give a quote that presents Tybalts agression
“Peace! I hate the word as I hate hell”
Or
“Thou art a villain”
Give a quote the prince says using a metaphor when commanding the houses?
Throw your mistemper’d weapons to the ground
Juliet quotes?
Only love sprung from my only hate
I’ll look to like
O happy dagger
My Romeo (possessive)
Romeo quotes
O i am fortunes fool
I defy you stars
Did my heart love til now
O brawling love! O loving hate
Lady capulet quotes?
“Romeo must not live”
can you like the gentleman
“Do as thou wilt” shows she expects Juliet to obey rules
Mercutio quotes
A plague O both your houses
Quivering thigh
Be rough with love
Paris quotes
Younger than she are happy mothers made
Thy face is mine (possessive of Juliet)
Commend me to her
The Nurse quotes
Oh woful woful woful day
suck’d wisdom from thy teet
Prince quotes
Throw down your mistempered weapons
on pain of death
price of his dear blood doth owe?
Links to AO3?
Simone de Beauvoir (no set gender role)
Fined if you didn’t attend church
Nihilism (everything is selfish)
