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Who said 'bid her devise some means to come to shrift this afternoon' in romeo and Juliet?
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Romeo says it to the nurse in Act 2 Scene 4.
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What does shrift mean in romeo and Juliet?
The sacrament of confession in Catholic usage was called "shriving". To shrive is to give absolution in confession. Romeo tells the nurse that when Juliet comes to confession she will be "shrived and married". "Shrift" is the act of shriving in the same way that "theft" is the act of theiving, "belief" is the act of believing, and "thrift" was once the act of thriving, or "drift" the act of driving. ("I get your drift" still means the same as "I get what you are driving at")
What does devise mean drama?
It means you can have some time to act it out
What message does romeo given the nurse to tell Juliet?
To meet him so they can arrange how she will escape the planned marriage. They meet the priest who gives her the sleeping potion.
The tragic heroine of the play in romeo and Juliet?
Juliet Heroine means female hero
When Juliet says wherefore what does she mean?
Wherefore means why. "Wherefore art thou Romeo?" means "Why are you Romeo?" Juliet is asking why he is Romeo, or more simply why does he have to be a member of the Montague family.
What time of day are romeo and Juliet married?
In the afternoon. In Act II Scene 4 Romeo says "Bid her devise some means to come to shrift this afternoon; and there she shall at Friar Lawrence's cell be shrived and married."
What time of day did Romeo marry Juliet?
In the afternoon. In Act II Scene 4 Romeo says "Bid her devise some means to come to shrift this afternoon; and there she shall at Friar Lawrence's cell be shrived and married."
What time of day was Romeo and Juliet's wedding?
Romeo and Juliet's wedding took place early in the morning, specifically at dawn. This was due to the rushed nature of their secret ceremony.
What is shrift and how does it factor into Juliet's plans for later that day?
"Shrift" is the English term for the Catholic concept of confession. It is derived from the verb "to shrive". Both words are found in Shakespeare. In Hamlet, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are to be executed, "no shriving time allowed" i.e. without having the chance to make confession. In Romeo and Juliet Romeo tells the Nurse, "Bid her devise Some means to come to shrift this afternoon; And there she shall at Friar Laurence' cell Be shrived and married." As is standard in Catholic weddings, the bride and groom are to make confession before they marry. Going to the church to confession is just about the only way that Juliet can get out of her house. She uses this excuse to get married (in which case, as we have seen, she is not exactly lying), and also to get advice from Friar Lawrence.
What is the word origin for the word shrift?
Shrift is the noun form of the verb to shrive, which means to be forgiven. In Shakespeare, it refers exclusively to the sacrament of confession in Catholicism. Thus when Hamlet fakes the death-warrant for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern he says they should be "put to sudden death, no shriving time allowed", that is, not allowing them the sacrament of confession, so they must go to purgatory, rather than to heaven. In Romeo and Juliet, the Nurse asks "have you got leave to go to shrift today?" which means "Do you have permission to go to confession?". Shrift, or confession, was the only excuse Juliet could use to get out of the house, and she uses it twice, to get married and to consult with Friar Lawrence.
What does shrift mean in romeo and Juliet?
The sacrament of confession in Catholic usage was called "shriving". To shrive is to give absolution in confession. Romeo tells the nurse that when Juliet comes to confession she will be "shrived and married". "Shrift" is the act of shriving in the same way that "theft" is the act of theiving, "belief" is the act of believing, and "thrift" was once the act of thriving, or "drift" the act of driving. ("I get your drift" still means the same as "I get what you are driving at")
What does short shrift mean?
It means to give something little consideration.
What does afternoon mean?
Afternoon. Means afternoon
What does devised mean?
Devise means to construct, create, or elaborate on something. When used in the context of a plan, as in "devise a plan", it means "create a plan".
What is the difference between devise and device?
Devise is a verb which means to plan/invent, e.g. He needed to devise a plan. Device is a noun which means a tool or contraption of some form, e.g. His newly built device worked perfectly.
What does devise mean drama?
It means you can have some time to act it out
What does noon lazy mean?
It means lazy afternoon. Get it?
