Romeo And Juliet - Montague And Lady Montague Quotes Flashcards
My child is yet a stranger in the world”
Capulet is concerned about his daughters age as she ‘hath not seen the change of fourteen years’ and Paris is wanting to seek her hand in marriage. Although Capulet says wait a few more years, Paris is content in having Juliet as his as soon as possible.
“Child” infantilises Juliet here
Younger than she are happy mothers made”
Paris is telling Capulet how there are younger girls than Juliet who sre already ‘happy’ mothers
He is clearly wanting Capulet to give his consent for the marriage and is successfully persuading him.
But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart”
After originally being skeptical to Paris’ offer, he agrees for Paris to try and woo Juliet on his own accord at their feast the following evening.
‘Lies my consent and fair according voice’ - Capulet will only give his blessing if Juliet herself agrees
Act 1 Scene 1
“We will willingly give cure as know”
The parents are desperate to know what is wrong with Romeo and will do anything to know what’s wrong
Act 5 scene 3
“I will raise her statue to pure gold”
Montague is offering to make peace with capulet by making a statue of Juliet in gold
‘Thou shalt not stir one foot to seek a foe’
‘Right glad I am he was not at this fray’
‘Grief of my son’s exile hath stopp’d her breath’
