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Throughout the play, the stars are used as a metaphor for fate. This comes as a result of the belief in Astrology which was common in Shakespeare's day. The notion was that one's future was predetermined by astronomical events like the position of the stars. Thus future events could be thought of as "hanging in the stars". The "consequence" means something happening afterward. His line "my mind misgives some consequence, yet hanging in the stars, shall bitterly begin his fearful date with this night's revels and expire the term of a despised life." means that he has a premonition that there's a fatal and fated consequence of his crashing the Capulet party of which he is not yet aware.

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Who said in romeo and Juliet your mind misgives some conquer yet hanging in the stars?

Romeo. But your quotation is wrong. What he really says in Act 1 Scene 4 is: I fear, too early: for my mind misgives Some consequence yet hanging in the stars Shall bitterly begin his fearful date With this night's revels


In Act I Scene 4 Romeo says that he dreamt a dream but gives us no details of it. What clue does he give us toward the end of the scene as to its ominous nature?

"My mind misgives some consequence, hanging in the stars, shall bitterly begin his fearful date with this night's revels." He doesn't say that he has this sense of foreboding because of the dream he had, but it could be.


What is an example of foreshadowing in Romeo and Juliet Act 1 scene 5?

I fear, too early: for my mind misgives Some consequence yet hanging in the stars Shall bitterly begin his fearful date With this night's revels and expire the term Of a despised life closed in my breast By some vile forfeit of untimely death. But He, that hath the steerage of my course, Direct my sail! On, lusty gentlemen. (1.4.104-113) Romeo is saying he feels like he is going to die....


What does benvolio mean when he says 'and if we meet we shall not scape a brawl'?

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The repetition of Letters in a sentence is called?

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Who said in romeo and Juliet your mind misgives some conquer yet hanging in the stars?

Romeo. But your quotation is wrong. What he really says in Act 1 Scene 4 is: I fear, too early: for my mind misgives Some consequence yet hanging in the stars Shall bitterly begin his fearful date With this night's revels


In Act I Scene 4 Romeo says that he dreamt a dream but gives us no details of it. What clue does he give us toward the end of the scene as to its ominous nature?

"My mind misgives some consequence, hanging in the stars, shall bitterly begin his fearful date with this night's revels." He doesn't say that he has this sense of foreboding because of the dream he had, but it could be.


What does romeo fear at the end of scene 4?

"I fear, too early; for my mind misgives some consequence yet hanging in the stars shall bitterly begin his fearful date with this night's revels and expire the term of a despised life, closed in my breast, by some vile forfeit of untimely death." (lines 106-111) meaning: My mind is fearful that some future event, fated by the stars, shall start to run its course tonight and cut my life short. in other words: Romeo is afraid of something that will set things into motion that night will ultimately result in him being dead


What is shall lament him bitterly?

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What is an example of foreshadowing in Romeo and Juliet Act 1 scene 5?

I fear, too early: for my mind misgives Some consequence yet hanging in the stars Shall bitterly begin his fearful date With this night's revels and expire the term Of a despised life closed in my breast By some vile forfeit of untimely death. But He, that hath the steerage of my course, Direct my sail! On, lusty gentlemen. (1.4.104-113) Romeo is saying he feels like he is going to die....


What does romeo say about the value of dreams in romeo and Juliet?

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What reason does romeo give to avoid capulat's party?

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Does the bible mentions anything about Obama?

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