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Classical Allusion in Romeo and Juliet?
"Gallop apace, you fiery-footed steeds, towards Phoebus' Lodging."
What literary term is being used in Juliets reference to Phoebus lodging?
an allusion
What does towards phoebus lodging mean in romeo and Juliet?
Phoebus is another name for the god Apollo, who is the only god who was called by the same name by Romans and Greeks. Apollo was god of an awful lot of different things, but one of those things was light and the sun. Therefore, "Phoebus' lodging" is the place where the sun lives. Juliet says "Gallop apace, you fiery-footed steeds towards Phoebus' lodging"; the "fiery-footed steeds" are the horses that draw the chariot of the sun across the sky. She wants them to hurry up "gallop apace" so they can go home to the west when the sun sets. She wants the sun to set as quickly as possible because then it will be night and that is when Romeo is coming to her bed.
What does Juliet mean when she says gallop apace you fiery-footed steeds Toward phoebus' lodging?
Juliet is alluding to the classical image of the sun as a chariot, driven by Phoebus, and pulled by horses with feet of fire. She wants the chariot (the sun) to go faster towards Phoebus' lodging (the west, where the sun sets), or in other words, she wants the day to be over. And why? So she can spend the night with Romeo.
What is an example of an allusion in act 3 scene 2 in Romeo and Juliet?
Gallop apace, you fiery-footed steeds, Towards Phoebus’ lodging Juliet is asking for the night to come quickly.
What did Juliet mean when she said Gallop apace you fiery-footed steeds Toward Phoebus lodging?
There are several. The sun is described in Greek mythological terms as fiery footed horses. The night is described as a sober-suited matron. Romeo in the night is described as being like snow on a raven's back.
Which quote of romeo and Juliet gives an example of an allusion?
In Act 2, Scene 2 of "Romeo and Juliet," Romeo says "It is the east, and Juliet is the sun." This line alludes to mythology, comparing Juliet to the powerful and radiant sun.
What is Phoebus's birthday?
Phoebus was born on January 1, 1971.
When was Phoebus born?
Phoebus was born on January 1, 1971.
When was Captain Phoebus created?
Captain Phoebus was created in 1831.
When was Phoebus Levene born?
Phoebus Levene was born in 1869.
When was Parnassius phoebus created?
Parnassius phoebus was created in 1793.
