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It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night like a rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear who said this?

Romeo said this when he saw Juliet for the first time. An Ethiope was an Ethiopian, a person from Ethiopia. Ethiopians were and are dark skinned people, and Romeo compared Juliet to a bright jewel placed next to the cheek of a black-skinned person. In part, he was talking about how fair her skin was. She was extremely pale, and that was quite attractive back then. If she was so pale, she would contrast with the dark night. Also, the jewel against the dark skin would make the skin glow; Juliet's beauty shines out of the night and makes it bright.


What happens to Romeo in act 1 scene 5 line 53?

In Act 1, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," Romeo first sees Juliet at the Capulet feast and is instantly captivated by her beauty. Line 53 marks a moment of profound attraction, as he compares her to a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear, signifying that she stands out among others. This encounter sparks his intense infatuation, setting the stage for their tragic love story.


What was Romeo's first impression of Juliet?

he thought she was dead but she wasnt and he didnt know that she was still alive When he first sees her at Capulet's feast, he falls in love at first sight and forgets all about Rosaline who he crashed the party to see.


What is the meaning of the poem the blossom by eavan boland?

I assume you are referring to this: On a day (alack the day!) Love, whose month was ever May, Spied a blossom passing fair, Playing in the wanton air: Through the velvet leaves the wind, All unseen, 'gan passage find; That the lover, sick to death, Wish'd himself the heaven's breath. Air, quoth he, thy cheeks may blow; Air, would I might triumph so! But, alas! my hand hath sworn Ne'er to pluck thee from thy thorn: Vow, alack, for youth unmeet, Youth, so apt to pluck a sweet, Thou for whom Jove would swear Juno but an Ethiope were; And deny himself for Jove, Turning mortal for thy love. It's a terrible poem. The first bit develops the idea of the wind ruffling through the petals of a flower, and the lover imagining the flower as his inamorata and himself being jealous of the wind. The author has apparently sworn not to have any physical contact ("pluck thee from thy thorn") with the person represented by the flower. He complains that this vow is "unmeet" for someone so young, one presumes, as the poet. The last four lines are a classical allusion but one that makes no sense. If "thou" means the blossom-person, then she is being compared to Juno, Jupiter's wife, who is by comparison ugly (dark skin was thought to be ugly in those days). Then who is denying himself? And why for Jove? Is it the poet? How can the poet "turn mortal"? Does he imagine himself to be immortal or something? Or is it Jove that is turning mortal? Search me. It is, as I said, a terrible poem.


What literary techniques does Shakespeare use in Romeo and Juliet?

Dramatic and sorrowful

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How is the word Ethiope and insult?

The term "Ethiope" originated from ancient Greece and was used to refer to dark-skinned people, particularly in Africa. Over time, it became associated with negative connotations due to historical perceptions of race and skin color. As a result, the term is considered derogatory and offensive today.


Is ethiope still offensive?

The term "Ethiopian" itself is not offensive when used correctly to refer to someone from Ethiopia. However, "ethiope" is an outdated and potentially derogatory term that can be seen as offensive, as it has historical associations with racial stereotypes. It is always best to use respectful and contextually appropriate language when referring to individuals or groups.


What is Romeo's response to seeing Juliet the first time?

"She doth teach the torches to burn bright. It seems she hangs on the cheek of night like a rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear."


How does this speech use imagery of light and darkness Macbeth act 2?

In Act 2 of Macbeth, the imagery of light symbolizes knowledge, truth, and goodness, while darkness represents secrecy, evil, and the unknown. Macbeth's soliloquy about the dagger is filled with references to darkness, reflecting his inner turmoil and descent into darkness. Lady Macbeth's continual references to the need for darkness to hide their evil deeds further emphasize the connection between darkness and deception.


When Julia appears on her balcony what does Romeo compare her to?

To a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.


Romeo's lines when first seeing Juliet?

Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.


It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night like a rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear who said this?

Romeo said this when he saw Juliet for the first time. An Ethiope was an Ethiopian, a person from Ethiopia. Ethiopians were and are dark skinned people, and Romeo compared Juliet to a bright jewel placed next to the cheek of a black-skinned person. In part, he was talking about how fair her skin was. She was extremely pale, and that was quite attractive back then. If she was so pale, she would contrast with the dark night. Also, the jewel against the dark skin would make the skin glow; Juliet's beauty shines out of the night and makes it bright.


What happens to Romeo in act 1 scene 5 line 53?

In Act 1, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," Romeo first sees Juliet at the Capulet feast and is instantly captivated by her beauty. Line 53 marks a moment of profound attraction, as he compares her to a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear, signifying that she stands out among others. This encounter sparks his intense infatuation, setting the stage for their tragic love story.


What does Romeo think of Juliet the first time he sees her in scene 4?

To be perfectly honest, he thought (in modern day terms) "Holy crap! She's the hottest thing I've ever seen!" At least, from what he saus, that is what we can infer he's thinking. He WAS 15, after all!


What was Romeo's first impression of Juliet?

he thought she was dead but she wasnt and he didnt know that she was still alive When he first sees her at Capulet's feast, he falls in love at first sight and forgets all about Rosaline who he crashed the party to see.


Who is Joseph Ekwale?

Born on 26 September 1973 to the family of Mr Alfred Omaye Ekwale of Mereje town in Ethiope Local government area and Madam Okoko Odere of Effurun in Effurun Local government area in then Bendel State of Nigeria. Joseph was the last of his mother's 9 children of 7 males and 2 females while he was the 13th of his fathers' 17 Children. Joseph's mother was the first of his father's 3 wives and 3 concubines. Joseph's mother died when he was 3 years old while his father died when he was 15 years old. However, many odd's in the early child hood never detered a famous and bright future for him. Joseph is infamous for his legendary and unrelentless effort in military practice and enthronement of peace in prominent African countries that have seen a wave of violent conflict in the mid 2000 where he was engaged in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants. The many attributes of Joseph are contained in the Wikipedia news article about this senior citizen.


What is the meaning of the poem the blossom by eavan boland?

I assume you are referring to this: On a day (alack the day!) Love, whose month was ever May, Spied a blossom passing fair, Playing in the wanton air: Through the velvet leaves the wind, All unseen, 'gan passage find; That the lover, sick to death, Wish'd himself the heaven's breath. Air, quoth he, thy cheeks may blow; Air, would I might triumph so! But, alas! my hand hath sworn Ne'er to pluck thee from thy thorn: Vow, alack, for youth unmeet, Youth, so apt to pluck a sweet, Thou for whom Jove would swear Juno but an Ethiope were; And deny himself for Jove, Turning mortal for thy love. It's a terrible poem. The first bit develops the idea of the wind ruffling through the petals of a flower, and the lover imagining the flower as his inamorata and himself being jealous of the wind. The author has apparently sworn not to have any physical contact ("pluck thee from thy thorn") with the person represented by the flower. He complains that this vow is "unmeet" for someone so young, one presumes, as the poet. The last four lines are a classical allusion but one that makes no sense. If "thou" means the blossom-person, then she is being compared to Juno, Jupiter's wife, who is by comparison ugly (dark skin was thought to be ugly in those days). Then who is denying himself? And why for Jove? Is it the poet? How can the poet "turn mortal"? Does he imagine himself to be immortal or something? Or is it Jove that is turning mortal? Search me. It is, as I said, a terrible poem.