shakepiss Flashcards
provide quotes with scenes and acts and techniques and context for fate
quote: “This day’s black fate on more days doth depend;” (Act III, Scene I)
context:This is said after Mertucio dies when Tybalt “accidentally” stabs him instead of Romeo.
technique:The metaphor “black fate” portrays the word fate as something menacing and threatening due to the negative view of the colour black. Furthermore, the dictation of the word “black” arouses a sense of impending doom.
quote: “I dreamt my lady came and found me dead.”( Act V Scene I)
context: This scene happens after Romeo is banished and before Romeo is told that Juliet is “dead”.
technique:Foreshadowing was used so that the audiences could anticipate/predict that Juliet would find Romeo dead which makes the play more dramatic. Additionally, this quote contains imagery that allows the audience to imagine the outcome of their love vividly. Soliloquy was also used as a dramatic device in this scene to provide the readers with more detail on the outcome of the play.
provide quotes with scenes and acts and techniques and context for youth
quote:“Thy purpose marriage, sent me word tomorrow”(Act II Scene II)
Context: when Romeo and Juliet promise to marry each other at the Capulet’s balcony. This excerpt indicates Juliet’s desire to marry Romeo which ties down the theme of Youth through her impulsiveness and passion.
Technique: The technique of direct address “thy”(your) as well as the use of the imperative language of “sent me words tomorrow” further indicates the impulsiveness of Juliet and her determination to marry Romeo.
quote:”Romeo, Romeo, Romeo! Here’s drink- I drink to thee”(Act IV Scene III)
Context: Juliet is drinking poison to fake her death.This passage reveals Juliet’s love for Romeo to go as far as drinking poisons to fight for their love.
technique: The repetition of “Romeo” further highlights her passion and dedication to Romeo. Moreover, how Juliet is drinking to Romeo, further symbolises her passion and commitment to her husband as well as her hasty behaviour. Shakespeare makes this quote from the soliloquy suggest her inner thoughts so that the audience can understand her emotional intensity and desperation as the climate of the play happens.
provide quotes with scenes and acts and techniques and context for individuals against society.
quote:”But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks?”(Act II Scene II)
context: in this extract, Romeo is speaking to himself as he watches Juliet appear from the window.
technique: The metaphor of Romeo comparing Juliet to the breaking of dawn signifies Juliet’s beauty as she is the light of his world. Furthermore, the rhetorical question adds to Romeo’s wonder and admiration upon seeing Juliet, and the soliloquy adds to Romeo’s love as that was the first thought he had upon seeing Juliet opening her window. Romeo is defying society as he openly declares his love for Juliet and pays no interest in the family feud.
quotes:”If all else fail, myself have the power to die.” (Act III Scene V)
context: this quote was said by Juliet to the nurse after discovering that her parents are forcing her to marry Paris.
techniques:The use of foreshadowing Juliet taking her own life highlights her courage to defy society to be with her love. Moreover, the dramatic irony of knowing that Juliet will indeed take her own life allows the audience to emphasise Juliet as she was willing to go to extreme measures rather than following along with society.
