Romeo and Juliet Key Quotes Flashcards

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Who says, 'It is an honor that I dream not of.'?

Juliet (correct)

Narrator

Lady Capulet

Romeo

What does Romeo mean when he says, 'she'll not be hit with Cupid's arrow'?

Romeo's love wishes to stay a virgin.

What does Romeo imply about beauty in, 'O she is rich in beauty, only poor, that when she dies with beauty dies her story'?

When she dies, she will cut off all beauty from future generations.

What is Lady Capulet trying to convey when she says, 'Read o'er the volume of young Paris' face'?

Paris is like a book and Juliet will be the cover that holds it together. Signup and view all the answers

What does Lady Capulet mean by, 'This precious book of love, the unbound lover, to beautify him only lacks a cover'?

Juliet is a beautiful thing for Paris to have. Signup and view all the answers

What do the terms 'ancient grudge' and 'civil blood' refer to in the prologue?

The two households, the Montagues and the Capulets, are in a feud. Signup and view all the answers

What do the 'star-crossed lovers' refer to?

A Montague (Romeo) and a Capulet (Juliet) who are lovers, kill themselves. Signup and view all the answers

What does Romeo express when he says, 'Here's much to do with hate, but more with love'?

Romeo is heartbroken that Rosaline doesn't love him. Signup and view all the answers

What does Juliet mean by, 'I'll look to like if looking liking more'?

She doesn't want to be involved in the relationship. Signup and view all the answers

What does Romeo mean when he describes his lips as 'two blushing pilgrims'?

Romeo is about to kiss Juliet gently. Signup and view all the answers

What does Juliet say about saints and kisses?

Saints pray with their lips, but their lips are not for kissing. Signup and view all the answers

When Romeo declares, 'But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks?', what does he compare Juliet to?

He thinks Juliet is more beautiful than the sun. Signup and view all the answers

What does Romeo mean by, 'O, speak again, bright angel!'?

Romeo thinks Juliet is as beautiful as the sky. Signup and view all the answers

What is Juliet's wish when she says, 'O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?'?

She wants Romeo to give up his name as a Montague. Signup and view all the answers

What does Juliet suggest about names in 'What's in a name?'?

Romeo's name does not equal the essence of what it is. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Quotes from "Romeo and Juliet"

"It is an honor that I dream not of." (1.3.70)
- Speaker: Juliet
- Context: Juliet responds to her mother regarding marriage.
- Insight: Indicates Juliet's lack of interest in marriage at this stage.
"Well, in that you miss: she'll not be hit with Cupid's arrow." (1.1.194)
- Speaker: Romeo
- Context: Romeo confides in Benvolio about his unrequited love.
- Insight: Suggests that Rosaline desires to remain chaste, reflecting Romeo's heartache.
"O she is rich in beauty, only poor, that when she dies with beauty dies her story." (1.1.201)
- Speaker: Romeo
- Context: Romeo expresses his feelings for Rosaline.
- Insight: Highlights the transient nature of beauty and its legacy after death.
"Read o'er the volume of young Paris' face, and find delight writ there with beauty's pen." (1.3.85)
- Speaker: Lady Capulet
- Context: Lady Capulet encourages Juliet to consider Paris as a suitor.
- Insight: Compares Paris's beauty to a book, suggesting Juliet's role is to enhance his life.
"This precious book of love, the unbound lover, to beautify him only lacks a cover." (1.3.91)
- Speaker: Lady Capulet
- Context: Again, Lady Capulet promotes Paris to Juliet.
- Insight: Metaphorically implies that Juliet's beauty completes Paris.
"From ancient grudge to new mutiny, where civil blood makes civil hands unclean." (Prologue)
- Speaker: Narrator
- Context: Sets the stage for the tragic events.
- Insight: Introduces the long-standing feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
"From forth the fatal loins of these two foes a pair of star-crossed lovers take their life." (Prologue)
- Speaker: Narrator
- Context: Foreshadows the tragic end.
- Insight: Describes Romeo and Juliet's doomed love, caused by their families' enmity.
"Here's much to do with hate, but more with love." (1.1.176)
- Speaker: Romeo
- Context: Romeo reflects on his feelings toward love and hate.
- Insight: Illustrates the complex emotions surrounding love, particularly his unreturned affection for Rosaline.
"I'll look to like if looking liking more." (1.3.101)
- Speaker: Juliet
- Context: Juliet persuades her mother to allow her to meet Paris.
- Insight: Demonstrates her willingness to be obedient while also expressing reluctance toward the idea of love.
"My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand to smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss." (1.5.94)
- Speaker: Romeo
- Context: Romeo compliments Juliet during their first meeting.
- Insight: Foreshadows their romantic connection and highlights the theme of love at first sight.
"Good pilgrim, you do wrong your hands too much." (1.5.105)
- Speaker: Juliet
- Context: Juliet counters Romeo’s compliment about her beauty.
- Insight: Suggests her modesty and illustrates the elegant exchange of flirtation.
"But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east and Juliet is the sun." (2.2.1)
- Speaker: Romeo
- Context: Romeo gazes at Juliet from below her balcony.
- Insight: Emphasizes Juliet's brightness and importance to Romeo's life.
"O, speak again, bright angel!" (2.2.27)
- Speaker: Romeo
- Context: Romeo expresses his desire to hear Juliet's voice.
- Insight: Compares Juliet to a divine being, enhancing her angelic status.
"O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?" (2.2.38)
- Speaker: Juliet
- Context: Juliet laments Romeo's identity as a Montague.
- Insight: Explores the conflict between love and familial loyalty.
"What's in a name? that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." (2.2.48)
- Speaker: Juliet
- Context: Juliet ponders the significance of names during her soliloquy.
- Insight: Suggests that identity does not determine essence or value, challenging societal conventions.

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