Romeo and Juliet

The Nurse is devastated and heartbroken by Juliet's death. Lord Capulet is grief-stricken and laments the loss of his daughter. Lady Capulet is also deeply sorrowful and mourns Juliet. Paris is...

In Romeo and Juliet, floral imagery is used to symbolize beauty, love, and the fleeting nature of life. Flowers often represent the delicate and transient nature of Romeo and Juliet's relationship,...

The Capulets believe that Juliet's death was caused by grief over Tybalt's death. They are unaware that she has taken a potion to appear dead in order to avoid marrying Paris and reunite with Romeo.

The apparent death of Juliet is seen as an inconvenience and a plaything for Lord and Lady Capulet who, once Juliet's death is announced, display little or no remorse for the loss of their child. The...

The first quote reflects Friar Laurence's warning to the Capulets that Juliet's "death" is a divine punishment, urging them to follow church customs and bury her quickly to avoid further offending...

Lady Capulet says that Romeo and Juliet's death is “as a bell” that warns her that she's old and will soon die herself. The sight of the star-crossed lovers' dead bodies has clearly had a devastating...

Capulet's genuine emotions and concerns for Juliet are complex. While he initially appears protective and wants to ensure her happiness by considering her feelings in marriage, his concern turns...