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Who said 'if you ever disturb our streets again, your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace'?
Who expresses hatred for peace and Montagues with 'what, draw and talk of peace? I hate the word, as I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee. Have at thee coward!'?
Who states, 'my will to her consent is but a part; and she agreed, within her scope of choice lies my consent and fair according voice'?
Who foresees a dire consequence with the words, '...my mine misgives some consequence yet hanging in the stars shall bitterly begin his fearful date with this night's revels...'?
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Which character says, 'my only love sprung from my only hate! Too early seen unknown and known too late! Prodigious birth of love is it to me...'?
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Who remarks, 'For you and I are past our dancing days'?
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Who claims, 'For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night'?
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Who advises, 'If love be rough with you, be rough with love'?
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Who claims, 'I tell you, he that can lay hold of her / Shall have the chinks.'?
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Who states, 'Younger than she are happy mothers made'?
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Who says, 'True, I talk of dreams, / Which are the children of an idle brain.'?
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Who advises, 'wisely, and slow. They stumble that run fast.'?
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Who swears, 'Lady, by the yonder blessing moon I vow, / That tips with silver...'?
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Who muses, 'He jests at scars that never felt a wound. But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?'?
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Who exclaims, 'Ah, my back, my back! / Beshrew your heart for sending me about...'?
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Who famously states, 'That which we call a rose / By any other word would smell as sweet.'?
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Who laments, 'Love goes toward love as schoolboys from their books, / But love from love, toward school with heavy looks.'?
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Who says, 'Good night, good night. Parting is such sweet sorrow / That I shall say 'Good night' till it be morrow.'?
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Who reflects, 'But passion lends them power, time means, to meet, / Temp'ring extremities with extreme sweet.'?
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Who warns, 'An if he hear thee, thou wilt anger him.'?
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Who remarks, 'Women may fall when there's no strength in men.'?
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Study Notes
Quotes from Acts 1-2 of Romeo and Juliet
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The Prince asserts that further disturbances in the streets will result in severe consequences for the violators, emphasizing the importance of peace in Verona.
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Tybalt expresses his disdain for peace and hatred towards the Montagues, showcasing his fiery temperament and family loyalty.
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Capulet highlights that Juliet’s consent is vital to their union, revealing the need for mutual agreement in relationships.
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Romeo foreshadows his fate with an ominous reflection on a bad feeling about the forthcoming events associated with the night's festivities.
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Juliet laments the bitter irony of falling in love with someone from her family's enemy, illustrating the complexities of love and hate intertwined.
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Lord Capulet acknowledges the passage of time and his own age, hinting at generational differences and the fading of his youthful days.
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Romeo declares his admiration for Juliet’s beauty, marking the moment he realizes true beauty for the first time, which ignites his passion.
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Mercutio advises confronting love head-on, reflecting his playful and somewhat reckless approach to love and relationships.
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The Nurse light-heartedly comments that whoever can win Juliet's affection will gain wealth, demonstrating her loyalty to Juliet's happiness.
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Paris suggests that younger girls can become mothers sooner, indicating societal pressures regarding age and marriage.
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Mercutio dismisses dreams as mere distractions of an idle mind, conveying his skeptical view of romantic notions.
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Friar Lawrence warns that haste can lead to mistakes, suggesting a careful approach to love and decisions.
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Romeo romantically swears by the moon that shines upon them, indicative of his youthful idealism and passion.
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Romeo reflects on love's pain, illustrating how even familiarity can be tinged with longing and unrequited affection.
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The Nurse humorously expresses her fatigue from running errands, adding comic relief to the unfolding drama.
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Juliet philosophizes that names do not alter the essence of things, emphasizing her desire to transcend societal labels.
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Romeo's observation on the nature of love illustrates how it pulls people together and apart, encapsulating the bittersweet aspect of romantic feelings.
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Juliet's farewell highlights the bittersweet nature of parting, conveying her deep emotional connection to Romeo.
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The Chorus reflects on the power of passion and the inevitable nature of fate, linking it to the lovers' intertwined destinies.
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Benvolio cautions against provoking Tybalt, showing his protective nature towards Romeo and their friends.
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Friar Lawrence notes the vulnerability of women in relation to men's strength, hinting at themes of gender dynamics in the play.
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