"See, how she leans her cheek upon her hand!
O, that I were a glove upon that hand,
That I might touch that cheek!" (2.2.23-25)
this is in the begining of scene 2 in act 2 at the start of the famous balcony scene before Juliet knows that romeo is there.
or in modern English
See how she leans her cheek upon her hand!
O I wish I were a glove on that hand
So that I might touch that cheek!
Romeo says "See how she leans her cheek upon her hand! O that I were a glove upon the hand, that i might touch that cheek!" Act 2 Scene 2 Lines 23, 24, 25.
In a jealousy conceit, a lover wishes he were an ornament, article of clothing or creature of his mistress so that he might be that much closer to her. As in Romeo's lines when he first sees Juliet: See! How she leans her cheek upon her hand: O! that I were a glove upon that hand, That I might touch that cheek.
Romeo
The balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous scenes from all of Shakespeare's plays and clips are widely available online. Websites such as YouTube, Vimeo, and Daily Motion have reenactments of this scene from various movie versions and productions of this play.
Paris asks Juliet's father for permission to marry Juliet. Romeo asked Juliet instead. (Actually she offered before he asked)
Romeo says "See how she leans her cheek upon her hand! O that I were a glove upon the hand, that i might touch that cheek!" Act 2 Scene 2 Lines 23, 24, 25.
Romeo says "See how she leans her cheek upon her hand! O that I were a glove upon the hand, that i might touch that cheek!" Act 2 Scene 2 Lines 23, 24, 25.
In a jealousy conceit, a lover wishes he were an ornament, article of clothing or creature of his mistress so that he might be that much closer to her. As in Romeo's lines when he first sees Juliet: See! How she leans her cheek upon her hand: O! that I were a glove upon that hand, That I might touch that cheek.
Romeo says, "O, that I were a glove upon that hand, that I might touch that cheek!" in Act 2 of Romeo and Juliet. It's part of Romeo's lament that he wishes he could be inanimate so he could touch Juliet without being intrusive.
Romeo
Romeo's rival for Juliet's hand was Count Paris, a nobleman who was originally engaged to Juliet by her parents.
Romeo and Paris.
Romeo has asked for Juliet's hand in marriage in the play "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare.
Romeo asks Juliet's Nurse, "who is that / that doth enrich the hand of yonder knight?"
Romeo wishes he were a glove upon Juliet's hand, so he could touch her cheek and be close to her always.
Romeo holds Juliet's hand as a gesture of affection and intimacy, not because it is profane. In Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," physical touch, like holding hands, symbolizes the intense connection and love between the two characters. It is a way for Romeo to express his feelings and closeness to Juliet.
The balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous scenes from all of Shakespeare's plays and clips are widely available online. Websites such as YouTube, Vimeo, and Daily Motion have reenactments of this scene from various movie versions and productions of this play.