Figure of Speech
"O Fortune, Fortune, all men call thee fickle"
Allusion (Goddess Fortuna)
"I would the fool were married to her grave"
Foreshadows Juliet's death (dramatic irony)
What are some motifs that can be found in this scene?
Death imagery, and conflict.
"Be fickle, fortune, For then, I hope, thou wilt not keep him long, But send him back."
Juliet
"For the sunset of my brothers son."
Metaphor
"Madam, if you could find out a man, To bear a poison, I would temper it, That Romeo should, upon receipt thereof, soon sleep in quiet."
These lines show how much Juliet loves Romeo, and how she wants to put him out of his misery.
What are some imagery patterns in this scene?
Nature and water imagery.
"When the sun sets the earth doth drizzle dew"
Capulet
"Mistress minion, thank me no thankings, proud me no prouds, fettle your fine joints"
Alliteration
"But thankful even for hate that is meant love"
Juliet is responding to being married to Paris. She is thankful for her father for arranging the marriage, even though she doesn't want it. This is an indication of her character.
Name one of the major contrasts in this scene.
Love vs Duty and Youthful Rebellion vs Parental Authority.
"We will have vengeance for it, fear thou not."
Lady Capulet
"Therefore, have done. Some grief shows much of love, But much of grief shows still some want of wit."
Lady Capulet tells Juliet that crying will not bring back the dead (Tybalt), and that she needs to recollect herself. This demonstrates her relationship with her daughter.
Name one of the major themes in this scene.
Love and Hate, and Power and Authority.
How does this scene contribute to the plot development of the play?
Juliet's resistance, Parental authority, and falling action.