Romeo And Juliet - Capulet And Lady Capulet Quotes Flashcards
Nurse, come back again…Thou know’st my daughter’s of a pretty age”
Lady Capulet dismisses the Nurse but immediately calls her back after remembering the bond between the two of them(Juliet and her previous wetnurse) ; therefore she asks, or rather declares to the Nurse if she thinks Juliet is the right age for marriage
“This precious book of love… only lacks a cover”
Lady Capulet recites a poetic speech reveals her very traditional views upon marriage, she feels this book of love her daughter has will only be fully finished and complete when she is married - as Paris acts as the shiny new cover that will protect Juliet and support her family.
“My child is yet a stranger in the world.”
shows how protective he is of Juliet, compared to Lady Capulet, he seems to care
“my will to her consent.”
doesn’t seem to be the stereotypical father of that time. allows Juliet to give her consent
“Am i the master here or you?”
He does not like it when his authority is questioned.
“I think she will be ruled in all respects by me.”
starts to show aspects for the patriarchy.
“How, how, how, how, chop’t logic”
“Mistress minion you!”
“Starve, die in the streets.”
he changes all aspect of personality and turns violent as a result of Juliet’s disobedience
“does she not count her blest?” “unworthy as she is.”
he thinks that he is doing Juliet a favor and is enraged when Juliet does not give her thanks
“my child is dead! and with my child, my joys are buried.”
Just like Lady Capulet, he only regrets his actions when Juliet is dead.highlights the imperfections of the parent and child relationships of that time.
“Nurse, where’s my daughter? Call her forth to me.”
she is oblivious to the whereabouts of her own daughter. shows that she does not care
“She’s not Fourteen”
unaware of her own daughter’s age
“I was your mother much upon these days.”
putting pressure on Juliet to be married and become a mother. highlights the patriarchal society and the role of women.
“Speak briefly.”
demanding and does not care for Juliet’s opinion.
“talk not to me for i’ll not speak a word.”
she abandons Juliet in her time of need. follows the orders of Lord Capulet.
“here comes your father. tell him so yourself.”
she is afraid to be disobedient and challenge her husband’s authority. She make Juliet act as a Shield and does not care for her well being.
