0
This phrase from Romeo and Juliet refers to Juliet speaking about Romeo as her future husband and the person who will inherit all of her wealth and property. Juliet is expressing her commitment and love towards Romeo by referring to him as her son and heir before they are married.
What else can I help you with?
Who is Paris in romeo and jouliet story?
Paris is the man who wants to marry Juliet. He wants to marry Juliet because Juliet was the heir to the Capulet fortune, and in Shakespeare's time, if the only heir was a woman, then the woman's husband would get the inheritance.
Is Romeo a prince?
Only one of Romeo's friends is related to the prince and that is Mercutio; he is a kinsman to the prince. Therefore he is not a Montague not a Capulet.
Which of the following excerpts from romeo and Juliet includes or allusions?
"Speak to my gossip Venus one fair word,/ One Nick-name for her purblind son and heir./
Who is Romeo describe him and his background?
Romeo Montague is one of the fictional protagonists in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. He is the heir of the Montague family of Verona, and falls in love and dies with Juliet Capulet, the daughter of the Capulet house. He was in love with Rosaline before he meet Juliet but quickly forgot about her when he saw Juliet, saying one of the most famous quotes.... " did my heart love till now? forswear it, sight! For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night."
Was Shakespeare's Romeo the eldest son?
In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo is the sole heir to the Montague fortune. This means that he must be the only surviving son (the play suggests that he is the Montagues' only living child). We do not know if Romeo was the eldest son, but we do know that he is the only one who is still alive.
Main facts about Romeo and Juliet?
They both come from rich families. Romeo from the Montague family and Juliet from the Capulet family. Both families have been fueding for so long, and many innocent people have died due to their feud. Romeo is very secretive and solitary. Juliet's father thinks he knows best for her and makes all her decisions for her. Juliet is the Capulet's only heir to their fortune and so is romeo.
What has the author Juliet Sefton written?
Juliet Sefton has written: 'Heir to Trevayan'
Which quote of romeo and Juliet gives an example of an allusion?
from forth day's path and Titan's fiery wheels
Why was Juliet desperate?
Juliet was desperate because she found herself in a dire situation after secretly marrying Romeo, the heir of the Montague family, which was feuding with her own family, the Capulets. When Romeo was banished for killing Tybalt, Juliet feared losing him forever and felt trapped by her family's expectations to marry Paris. Her desperation intensified when she learned that her only escape was to take a potion, leading her to a risky plan that ultimately resulted in tragedy.
Why is Juliet forced to marry Paris?
Paris is a kinsman of the Prince. It is a good alliance for the Capulet family. Lord Capulet needs a strong alliance because the family's male heir has died in a duel with Romeo.
What metaphors do Romeo and Juliet use during their first meeting?
There are many metaphors in Romeo and Juliet. However, there is alot of light/dark symbolism. Juliet is almost always compared to light. ex "it is the east and Juliet is the sun", "she doth teach the torches to burn bright", etc.
Who says 'death is my son in law death is my heir' in Romeo and Juliet?
Lord Capulet says that when Juliet is found apparently dead after taking Friar Lawrence's potion. The idea is that Juliet has married Death instead of Paris.Please take note: the quotation is "Death is myson in law", not "Death is your son in law". It means something quite different.
