Romeo and Juliet - Key Quotes Analysis

Romeo and Juliet - Key Quotes

• "Is she Capulet, oh dear, my life is my foe’s debit" - Romeo expresses conflict because of his love for a Capulet.
• "It is an honour I dream not of" - Possible speaker is expressing distaste regarding a proposed marriage.
• "But now my lord, what say you to my suit" – Speaker is presenting a request or proposal.
• "I will drag thee" - Strong statement showing forceful intent.
• "My daughter is not yet fourteen, pretty age of her" - Shows the age of the character in question, and possibly expressing concern or disapproval.
• "Doth she not count her blest…unworthy" - Character expresses doubt or questioning about worth or blessing.
• "What lamb, what ladybird" - Gentle, affectionate language, possibly referring to a woman.
• "If you ever disturb our streets again, your lives will play the forfeit of piece" – Threat of violence, possibly a warning.
• "To strike him dead, I hold it not a sin" - Statement expressing a desire for violence.
• "The rank poison of the old will die" - Referring to conflict or rivalry. Suggests a belief that the feud will end.
• "O she doth teache the torches to burn bright" - Romantic, admiring reference to a woman's beauty.
• "My only love sprung from my only hate" - Romeo or Juliet expressing conflict between love and hate, the source of their feelings.
• "Beauty hath made me effeminate" - Expression of feeling overly influenced by beauty.
• "See what scrouge is laid upon you hate" – Expresses the difficulties associated with hate.
• "For this alliance may prove, to turn your household’ rancour to pure love" – Indication of hope in reconciliation or conflict resolution.
• "Under loves heavy burden do I sink" - Feeling overwhelmed or burdened by love.
• "The sweetest hobey is laothsome in its own deliciouness" - Contradictory statement about love and its perception.