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In Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare gave the world such memorable quotes as “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet“, “parting is such sweet sorrow”, “a plague on both your houses” and dozens more. Below is our pick of the very best quotes from Romeo and Juliet, spoken by a variety of primary and secondary characters in the play.
This trio of quotes advances the theme of fate as it plays out through the story: the first is spoken by the Chorus (Prologue.5–8), the second by Romeo after he kills Tybalt (3.1.131), and the third by Romeo upon learning of Juliet’s death (5.1.24).
Examiners reward answers which link ideas and themes in the given extract to the rest of the play. A convincing way to do this is to include short quotations or references from elsewhere in Romeo and Juliet which show a connection, contrast, or illustrate thematic or character development. The trick is to show how Shakespeare develops these ...
The Romeo and Juliet monologues below are the best known and most significant monologues from the play in the order that they’re spoken, along with the speaker, act and scene. This page has only Romeo and Juliet monologues; you can find the top Romeo and Juliet soliloquies here.
Although every act of the play features engaging quotes, the most thought-provoking and heart-rending dialogues have been delivered by the two passionate lovers — Romeo and Juliet. Some of the most intriguing quotes of these two young, star-crossed lovers are discussed below with a short analysis.
How does Romeo convince the reluctant Apothecary to sell him poison? Why do Romeo, Mercutio, and Benvolio go to the Capulets’ party? Who seems less impulsive and more realistic—Romeo or Juliet?
Sep 21, 2023 · We set out on a tour through the 30 iconic “Romeo and Juliet” quotes you ought to be familiar with, each one a guiding light of knowledge, feeling, and understanding that has permanently bound itself into the fabric of human expression.
