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When Romeo and Juliet are talking--she at her window, and Romeo below in Capulet's garden--Juliet worries that if her kinsmen find him there, "they will murder thee." Romeo replies,
71 Alack, there lies more peril in thine eye
72 Than twenty of their swords! Look thou but sweet,
73 And I am proof against their enmity. (Act2, Scene 2, lines 71-72)
He means that Juliet's eyes are so beautiful that he is more likely to die of love than to die from the swords of her kinsmen. Furthermore, if she looks upon him with an eye of love, then he is invulnerable to her kinsmen's hate. A moment later he explains why he would feel so bulletproof:
My life were better ended by their hate,
78 Than death prorogued, wanting of thy love
In other words, if he knows that Juliet loves him, he would be willing to die on the spot; it would be better than dying slowly because Juliet does not love him.
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What does proof mean in Shakespeare?
The word "proof" is used three times in the play: "Alas, that love, so gentle in his view, Should be so tyrannous and rough in proof! " and "she hath Dian's wit; And, in strong proof of chastity well arm'd, From love's weak childish bow she lives unharm'd." both come from Act I Scene 1, the conversation between Romeo and Benvolio. "Look thou but sweet, And I am proof against their enmity." is from Act II Scene 2, the balcony scene. The word is the noun form of the verb "to prove" which means "to test". So, "rough in proof" means that love is rough when you test it, though it appears to be gentle. Likewise, "strong proof of chastity" means that when Romeo tested Rosaline's chastity, it passed the test. In the balcony scene, Romeo says that if Juliet looks on him with favour, he will pass the test if attacked by Capulets. Interestingly, this is the same meaning of the word when we describe distilled alcohol as "80 proof", meaning that it has been tested for alcohol content and proved to have 80 parts alcohol per 200.
What does Dexterity mean in Romeo and Juliet?
When Benvolio says "... Dexterity retorts it..." he means that Tybalt is quick with his swordsmanship that he has a quick move against Mercutio
What does discoutes mean in Romeo and Juliet?
This word does not appear in Romeo and Juliet.
In Romeo and Juliet what does jaiden mean?
There is no word "jaiden" anywhere in Romeo and Juliet.
What do the words your earth mean in Romeo and Juliet?
This phrase is not used in Romeo and Juliet.
What does proof mean in Shakespeare?
The word "proof" is used three times in the play: "Alas, that love, so gentle in his view, Should be so tyrannous and rough in proof! " and "she hath Dian's wit; And, in strong proof of chastity well arm'd, From love's weak childish bow she lives unharm'd." both come from Act I Scene 1, the conversation between Romeo and Benvolio. "Look thou but sweet, And I am proof against their enmity." is from Act II Scene 2, the balcony scene. The word is the noun form of the verb "to prove" which means "to test". So, "rough in proof" means that love is rough when you test it, though it appears to be gentle. Likewise, "strong proof of chastity" means that when Romeo tested Rosaline's chastity, it passed the test. In the balcony scene, Romeo says that if Juliet looks on him with favour, he will pass the test if attacked by Capulets. Interestingly, this is the same meaning of the word when we describe distilled alcohol as "80 proof", meaning that it has been tested for alcohol content and proved to have 80 parts alcohol per 200.
What does enmity mean?
Enmity means dislike or hatred.A few synonyms for enmity are hostility, antipathy, antagonism and animosity. It is a deep-seated or deep-rooted dislike for someone or something.Example :The enmity between the two started in their teens when they were both pursuing the same girl.
What does enmity between you and the woman mean?
It means there will be hatred between you and the woman.
What does enmity mean in relationships?
Bad feelings toward someone; hatred.
What do the word enmity mean?
A feeling of antipathy towards another person.
What does uphold a decision against an appeal mean?
appeal upheld. no proof no witnesses and stil sacked
What does rancour mean?
A feeling of unfair enmity , having negative attitude towards one
What does Dexterity mean in Romeo and Juliet?
When Benvolio says "... Dexterity retorts it..." he means that Tybalt is quick with his swordsmanship that he has a quick move against Mercutio
What is an antonym for the word adhereence?
I think you mean "Adherence." Disfavor, Opposition, Disloyalty, Sedition, Enmity
What does discoutes mean in Romeo and Juliet?
This word does not appear in Romeo and Juliet.
In Romeo and Juliet what does jaiden mean?
There is no word "jaiden" anywhere in Romeo and Juliet.
What do the words your earth mean in Romeo and Juliet?
This phrase is not used in Romeo and Juliet.
