Themes Flashcards
Which theme does this quotation link to: ‘A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life’ (The Prologue)?
It links to the theme of fate as it tells the audience from the beginning that the two lovers are destined to die.
Which theme does this quotation link to: ‘I dreamed a dream tonight’ (Romeo, Act 1, 4)?
It links to the theme of fate as Romeo’s dream appears to be a warning to him about his fate.
Which theme does this quotation link to: ‘Then love-devouring death do what he dare.’ (Romeo, Act 2, 6)?
It links to the theme of fate and creates dramatic irony as the audience know that Romeo will die. It is as if he is tempting fate.
Which theme does this quotation link to: ‘I fear too early for my mind misgives| some consequence yet hanging in the stars.’ (Romeo, Act 1, 4)?
It links to the theme of fate. It indicates that Romeo is troubled and can sense that his fate is going to end badly.
Which theme does this quotation link to: ‘I could not send it’ (Friar John, Act 5, 2)?
It links to the theme of fate as it highlights how Friar Lawrence could not control the sending of the letter and suggests that the lover’s are doomed
Which theme does this quotation link to: ‘ What sadness lengthens Romeo’s hours?’ (Benvolio, Act 1, 1)
It links to the theme of love as Romeo is full of self-pity when he is in love with Rosaline. However, when he’s in love with Juliet he is wild and passionate.
Which theme does this quotation link to: ‘Did my heart love till now? Forswear it sight!’ (Romeo, 1, 5)
It links to the theme of love as it tells the audience that Romeo is already in love with Juliet, yet was only in love with Rosaline three scenes before. It highlights the passion that he feels for Juliet.
Which theme does this quotation link to: ‘But soft, what like through yonder window breaks?| It is the east and Juliet is the sun.’ (Romeo, act 2, 2)?
It links to the theme of love. Romeo is comparing Juliet to the sun which suggests that she is the centre of the universe.
Which theme does this quotation link to: ‘My love as deep; the more I give to thee| the more I have for both are infinite.’ ( Juliet, Act 2, 2)?
It links to the theme of love as it shows that Juliet’s love, for Romeo, is as deep as the ocean. It shows the deep love she has for Romeo.
Which theme does this quotation link to: ‘ O, I am fortune’s fool.’ (Romeo, act 3, 1)?
It links to the theme of fate as Romeo feels that he is a victim of fate after he has killed Tybalt. It implies that Romeo has been doomed all along.
Which theme does this quotation link to: ‘I will take the wall of any man or maid of Montague’s’ (Sampson, act 1, scene 1)?
It links to the theme of conflict and illustrates the rivalry between the Montague’s and Capulet’s. He is saying that he would force a Montague to walk in the gutter rather than in the street.
Which theme does this quotation link to: ‘For now ,these hot days, is the mad blood stirring’ (Benvolio, Act 3, 1)?
The use of violent language that Benvolio uses links to the theme of conflict and foreshadows the violence that will occur later in the scene.
Which theme does this quotation link to; ‘What drawn and talk of peace! I hate the word,’ (Tybalt, Act 1, scene 1)?
It links to the theme of conflict as it implies that Tybalt is a violent character who is set on continuing the feud between the families.
Which theme does this quotation link to; ‘And fire-eyed fury be my conduct now!’ (Romeo, Act 3, 1)?
It links to the theme of conflict as it illustrates Romeo’s anger at the death of his friend Mercutio and his desire to get revenge.
Which theme does this quotation link to: ‘I’ll to my wedding bed, and death, not Romeo, take my maidenhead.’ (Juliet, Act 3, 3).
It links to the theme of life and death and also foreshadows the later death of Juliet. She is saying that death will take her virginity and not Romeo. It is a recurring image that is used throughout the play.
