RJ - Lord Capulet Quotes

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A demand for a sword, possibly indicating readiness for a fight or defense.

Back

"Give me my long sword, ho!"

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The speaker acknowledges the youth and inexperience of their child.

Back

"My child is yet a stranger in the world"

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The speaker expresses hope and affection for their daughter.

Back

"She’s the hopeful lady of my earth."

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The speaker allows their daughter to make choices, but with their approval.

Back

"Within her scope of choice lies my consent"

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A warning against making decisions too hastily.

Back

"And too soon marred are those too early made"

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Advice to remain calm and ignore someone.

Back

"Be patient, take no note of him"

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A rhetorical question asserting authority.

Back

"Am I the master here, or you?"

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The speaker believes they have control over their daughter.

Back

"I think she will be ruled in all respects by me"

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An instruction to the speaker's wife, possibly to take action or leave.

Back

"Wife, go you…"

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An expression of anger towards a young person perceived as disobedient.

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"Hang thee, young baggage, disobedient wretch!"