Romeo and Juliet

Flashcards from Romeo and Juliet Lecture Notes

What does the quotation, 'The quarrel is between our masters and us their men,' reveal about the conflict in Verona?

Sampson and Gregory's statement reveals the fighting involves not only the families but also their servants, emphasizing the widespread conflict in Verona.

When Benvolio says, 'Part, fools! / Put up your swords. You know not what you do,' what does it establish about his character?

Benvolio's dialogue establishes him as a peace-loving character, trying to stop the street fight.

What does Tybalt's statement, 'What, drawn and talk of peace? I hate the word, / As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee,' reveal about his character?

Tybalt's lines establish him as aggressive and eager to fight, contrasting Benvolio's peace-making efforts.

What is Romeo's intention when he says, 'She’ll not be hit / With Cupid’s arrow. She hath Dian’s wit'?

Romeo uses allusions to Cupid and Diana to explain Rosaline's rejection of his love.

When Capulet says, 'My child is yet a stranger in the world. / She hath not seen the change of fourteen years,' what is he expressing?

Capulet expresses concern for Juliet's readiness for marriage, desiring her to wait two more years.

Why does Benvolio encourage Romeo to go to the Capulet party in the line, 'At this same ancient feast of Capulet’s / Sups the fair Rosaline whom thou so lovest'?

Benvolio suggests Romeo attend the Capulet feast to compare Rosaline to other beauties and realize she is not unique.

In response to Benvolio, what does Romeo say about Rosaline in, 'One fairer than my love? The all-seeing sun / Ne’er saw her match since first the world begun'?

Romeo insists that Rosaline's beauty is unmatched, surpassing all others since the beginning of time.

What does Romeo mean when he says, 'Is love a tender thing? It is too rough, / Too rude, too boist’rous, and it pricks like thorn'?

Romeo expresses that love is harsh, painful, and compares it to being pricked by a thorn.

When Mercutio says, 'If love be rough with you, be rough with love,' what is Mercutio's attitude towards love?

Mercutio advises Romeo to be assertive and not to suffer for love.

What is Romeo foreshadowing: 'My mind misgives / Some consequence yet hanging in the stars / Shall bitterly begin his fearful date'?

Romeo foreshadows a future tragedy, sensing that the night's events will lead to his death.

How does Romeo describe Juliet's beauty when he says, 'O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!'?

Romeo describes Juliet's beauty as radiant and unparalleled, surpassing even the brightness of torches.

What is the meaning of Romeo's 'But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? / It is the East, and Juliet is the sun'?

Romeo uses a metaphor comparing Juliet to the sun to describe her radiant beauty and how she outshines Rosaline, whom he compares to the moon.

What does Romeo imply when he says, 'Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven, / Having some business, do entreat her eyes'?

Romeo says that Juliet's eyes are so beautiful that they could replace stars, and her cheek's brightness would shame the stars.

What does Juliet mean by: 'What’s in a name? That which we call a rose / By any other word would smell as sweet'?

Juliet contemplates that Romeo's name is irrelevant to his inherent qualities and perfections.

What concern does Juliet express when she says, 'Dost thou love me? I know thou wilt say ‘Ay,’ / And I will take thy word. Yet, if thou swear’st, / Thou mayst prove false'?

Juliet expresses awareness of men's deceitfulness, acknowledging they may lie to get what they want.

In the relationship between Romeo and Juliet, what character traits does Juliet show when she says: 'Although I joy in thee, / I have no joy of this contract tonight'?

Juliet finds their potential relationship is happening too quickly and seems to be the more rational one.

What is Juliet proposing when she says: 'If that thy bent of love be honorable, / Thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow'?

Juliet proposes marriage if Romeo's intentions are honorable and true.

What does the line, 'I must upfill this osier cage of ours / With baleful weeds and precious-juicèd flowers,' reveal about Friar Laurence?

Friar Laurence speaks of his knowledge of plants and herbs, highlighting their dual capacity to heal and poison.

What does Romeo reveal when he proclaims: 'My heart’s dear love is set / On the fair daughter of rich Capulet'?

Romeo asks Friar Laurence to marry him and Juliet, demonstrating Romeo's quickness to fall in love.

What does Friar Laurence suggest in the line, 'Holy Saint Francis, what a change is here! / Is Rosaline, that thou didst love so dear, / So soon forsaken?'

Friar Laurence scolds Romeo for his quick shift from Rosaline, suggesting Romeo fixates on the idea of love rather than genuine affection.

What does Friar Laurence imply when he remarks, 'O, she knew well / Thy love did read by rote, that could not spell'?

Friar Laurence suggests that Romeo only has a superficial understanding of love based on stories by saying Romeo's love 'did read by rote'.

What are Friar Laurence's intentions with Romeo and Juliet when he says: 'In one respect I’ll thy assistant be, / For this alliance may so happy prove / To turn your households’ rancor to pure love'?

Friar Laurence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet hoping their union will end the feud between their families.