Romeo Juliet Vocabulary Flashcards
Dignity
Worthy of honour / respect
Grudge
String feeling of anger or dislike for a person, especially one that lasts a long time
Mutiny
Revolt or rebellion
Civil
Of or relating to a citizens
Piteous
Dishonest or untruthful
Strife
Violent conflict or struggle
Nought
Nothing
Subservient
Women being made the head to serve
Matriarchy
A system of society where women are ruling
Patriarchy
Society where men hold the power and women are excluded
Foil
The opposite
Blasphemous ?
Against god
Connotations: sinful love, their love is like a religious devotion, Romeo worships Juliet, their love is pre-destined by god, their love is pure+perfect
Friar
Member of any certain religious order of men
Banter
Playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Exchange remarks in a good-humoured teasing way