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This brings another joke from Gregory: “‘Tis well thou art not fish; if thou hadst, thou hadst been poor-John” (1.1. 30-31). Thus a dried fish could be compared to a man’s erection, and Gregory’s joke is that Sampson’s “pretty piece of flesh” is pretty ugly.
What does Romeo mean when he says that when she dies with beauty dies her store?
SARAH: So when Romeo says, “When she dies with beauty dies her store”… RALPH: He means that when the object of his affections dies, beauty will die with her.
What does ay the heads of maids or their Maidenheads take it in what sense thou wilt?
Unlock your FREE Trial! Original Text Modern Text SAMPSON Ay, the heads of the maids, or their maidenheads. Take it in what sense thou wilt. SAMPSON Cut off their heads, take their maidenheads—whatever. Take my remark in whichever sense you like.
What does but thou art not quickly moved to strike mean?
To move is to stir, and to be valiant is to stand. Therefore if thou art moved thou runn’st away. Angry enough to run away. A dog from that house will make me angry enough to take a stand.
What does Romeo mean when he says here’s much to do with hate but more with love?
When Romeo said, “Here’s much to do with hate, but more with love.” (1.1. 172) He means that it is easier to hate someone than it is to love them. He is referring to how you spend so much effort and time on someone, but that person doesn’t care or is inconsiderate towards you.
What does assailing eyes mean?
to impinge upon; make an impact on; beset: His mind was assailed by conflicting arguments. The light assailed their eyes.
What does she’ll not be hit with Cupid’s arrow mean?
Cupid, the Roman god of love, shoots arrows at humans that make them fall in love. Diana is the Roman goddess of virginity and hunting. Cupid’s arrow. She can’t be touched by the weak and childish arrows of love.
What does a dog of the house of Montague moves me mean?
angry. Gregory continually implies that Sampson isn’t as tough as he’s acting. One of those dogs from the Montague house can make me angry. GREGORY. To move is to stir, and to be valiant is to stand.
Why is he a man of wax?
The nurse describes Paris as “a man of wax” meaning that he’s as handsome as a statue, and then she enthusiastically agrees with Lady Capulet’s description of him as a “flower.” But to wax means to swell (as in a waxing moon) and to flower means to sprout.
What does Draw thy tool Here comes of the house of Montagues mean?
Explain the pun “Draw thy tool, here comes of the house of Montagues” Tool is a play on male genitalia. Benvolio’s name means “well-wishing”. How does our first encounter with him help to establish him as a “well-wishing” character? He was trying to break up the fight.
What does this peasant dare come here?
I can tell by his voice that this man is a Montague. (to his PAGE) Get me my sword, boy. —What, does this peasant dare to come here with his face covered by a mask to sneer at and scorn our celebration? Uncle, this man is a Montague—our enemy.
What does biting your thumb mean in Romeo and Juliet?
Biting your thumb—placing a thumb behind your front top teeth and then flicking it out—is a symbolic gesture similar to “flipping someone off.” The action is a silent and immature way to insult someone and could be interpreted as an invitation to violence.
What does it mean to not carry coals?
To allow oneself to be mocked or humiliated. You shut your mouth right now! I refuse to carry coals just because you’re angry about work! See also: carry, coal.
How old is Juliet?
A 13-year-old girl, Juliet is the only daughter of the patriarch of the House of Capulet. She falls in love with the male protagonist Romeo, a member of the House of Montague, with which the Capulets have a blood feud. The story has a long history that precedes Shakespeare himself.
What does Bright smoke mean?
Cigarette smoke is typically whiter than fire smoke, making “bright smoke” a tautology. Fire smoke-this definition makes more sense for the Elizabethan times. Fire smoke is usually grey and dull, making “bright smoke” a oxymoron. -the condition of being well or free from disease.
Did Romeo say don’t waste your love on somebody who doesn’t value it?
O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name, or if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, and I’ll no longer be a Capulet. Don’t waste your love on somebody, who doesn’t value it.
What does forsworn love mean?
Forsworn means to have broken a vow (in Juliet’s case, her marriage vows).
Does Rosaline reject Romeo?
From this reference, it becomes clear that Romeo is in love with a woman named Rosaline, and that she, like Juliet, is a Capulet. And although Rosaline never appears onstage, she nevertheless plays an important role, since her rejection of Romeo ultimately leads him to his first, fateful encounter with Juliet.
What does nor ope her lap to Saint seducing gold mean?
Nor ope her lap to saint-seducing gold: O, she is rich in beauty, only poor, That when she dies with beauty dies her store. That is, “She is impervious to anything I do to make her love me.
Why does his love have Dian’s wit?
“Dian’s wit” is another way of saying she is smart enough to not let a young man take advantage of her; loss of virginity before marriage was considered unacceptable for young women, and if sex resulted in pregnancy the young woman’s chances of marriage were greatly lessened, not to mention the ruining of her.
Who says well in that hit you miss She ll not be hit with Cupid’s arrow?
“Well, in that hit you miss. She’ll not be hit / With Cupid’s arrow. She hath Dian’s wit. / And, in strong proof of chastity well armed / From love’s weak childish bow, she lives uncharmed.” This quotation from Romeo and Juliet uses two main types of literary device: metaphor and allusion.
Who said O teach me how I should forget to think?
Quote by William Shakespeare: “O teach me how I should forget to think (1.1.
