Romeo and Juliet Quotes and Context

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Match the following quotes from Romeo and Juliet with their corresponding speakers:

'O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?' = Juliet 'A plague o' both your houses!' = Mercutio 'Thus with a kiss I die.' = Romeo 'For never was a story of more woe / Than this of Juliet and her Romeo.' = Prince Escalus

Match the quotes from Romeo and Juliet to their simplified contexts:

'My only love sprung from my only hate!' = Juliet is shocked that her love is from the enemy family. 'Parting is such sweet sorrow.' = Sad to say goodbye but happy they'll meet again. 'These violent delights have violent ends.' = Friar warns that passionate love can end badly. 'What's in a name? That which we call a rose / By any other name would smell as sweet.' = Names don't matter; Romeo would still be wonderful.

Match the quotes from Romeo and Juliet to their themes:

'A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life.' = Fate and destiny 'Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow / That I shall say good night till it be morrow.' = Love and farewell 'These violent delights have violent ends.' = The dangers of passion 'A plague o' both your houses!' = Family conflict and curse

Match the quotes from Romeo and Juliet with their emotional undertones:

<p>'O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?' = Longing and confusion 'Thus with a kiss I die.' = Tragedy and despair 'A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life.' = Inevitability of tragedy 'Parting is such sweet sorrow.' = Bittersweet emotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the quotes from Romeo and Juliet to the events they signify:

<p>'A plague o' both your houses!' = Mercutio’s death and curse 'What's in a name? That which we call a rose / By any other name would smell as sweet.' = Juliet's reflection on love 'For never was a story of more woe / Than this of Juliet and her Romeo.' = Conclusion of the tragic story 'Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow / That I shall say good night till it be morrow.' = The farewell between Romeo and Juliet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Juliet mean when she says, 'What's in a name? That which we call a rose / By any other name would smell as sweet.'?

<p>Names are unimportant and do not change the essence of a person. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Mercutio's curse when he says, 'A plague o' both your houses!'?

<p>He blames both families for his death. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Romeo's statement, 'Thus with a kiss I die.' signify?

<p>He accepts his fate and the end of his life. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caution does Friar Laurence express when he states, 'These violent delights have violent ends.'?

<p>Passionate love can lead to tragic outcomes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the central theme expressed by the Chorus in the quote, 'A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life.'?

<p>Fate dictates the outcomes of lives. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Romeo and Juliet's Fate

The play describes the tragic love of a pair of lovers from feuding families.

Juliet's Question

Juliet laments that her love, Romeo, is from her family's enemy.

Juliet's Surprise

Juliet is shocked that her love is from the enemy

Parting Sorrow

Juliet expresses a bittersweet feeling, longing for more time with Romeo

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Mercutio's Curses

Mercutio curses both families before dying in the play.

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Name's Significance

Juliet states that love's worth transcends names; love is still the same regardless of family names

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Romeo's Final Kiss

Romeo dies believing Juliet is dead, expressing his love with a final kiss.

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Juliet's Farewell

Juliet sadly bids farewell to Romeo, wishing for more time together

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Prince Escalus's Lament

Prince Escalus sadly narrates the tragic story of Romeo and Juliet.

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Friar Laurence's Warning

Friar Laurence warns of the potentially dangerous consequences of passionate love.

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Star-cross'd lovers

Romeo and Juliet, lovers from feuding families, destined for tragedy.

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Juliet's lament

Juliet expresses sadness about Romeo's family.

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Romeo's name

Juliet questions the importance of Romeo's family name.

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Parting sorrow

Juliet's bittersweet feeling when saying goodbye to Romeo, longing for more time.

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Mercutio's curse

Mercutio curses both families as he dies.

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Romeo's death

Romeo dies thinking Juliet is dead, expressing love in his final kiss.

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Friar's warning

Friar Laurence warns of the destructive power of intense passion.

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Prince's sorrow

Prince Escalus describes the tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet.

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Study Notes

Romeo and Juliet Quotes and Context

  • "A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life." - Chorus - Explains the tragic fate of Romeo and Juliet.
  • "O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?" - Juliet - Juliet questions why Romeo is a Montague.
  • "My only love sprung from my only hate!" - Juliet - Juliet is sad that her love comes from an opposing family.
  • "Parting is such sweet sorrow." - Juliet - Juliet expresses sadness at parting with Romeo but also happiness for the future.
  • "A plague o' both your houses!" - Mercutio - Mercutio curses both families as he dies.
  • "What's in a name? That which we call a rose / By any other name would smell as sweet." - Juliet - A name doesn't define or change true love.
  • "Thus with a kiss I die." - Romeo - Romeo expresses his love for Juliet as he dies.
  • "Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow / That I shall say good night till it be morrow." - Juliet - Juliet wishes she could stay with Romeo longer.
  • "For never was a story of more woe / Than this of Juliet and her Romeo." - Prince Escalus - This is the saddest story ever, highlighting the tragic end of the lovers.
  • "These violent delights have violent ends." - Friar Laurence - Friar Laurence cautions that passionate love can lead to devastating results.

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