DISCOVERING SHAKESPEARE
Shakespeare's Language
When you start reading Romeo and Juliet you may get confused by the weird language that is used. It won't sound like any kind of English you have heard before. The following are examples of some words that are used:
Saying Hello
Good Morrow OR God Ye Good'en
Saying Bye
Fare ye Well
Titles
Madam - older woman
Mistress - any woman (normally unmarried)
Lad/Lass - child
Wench - a woman who is of questionable morals...a you know what!
Cousin - a close relative/friend
Sir - male
Helpful Phrases to Remember
BY MY TROTH TRANSLATION: I swear
HOW SAY YOU? TRANSLATION: How are you
COME HITHER TRANSLATION: Get over here
A POX ON YOU! TRANSLATION: Damn you!
METHINKS TRANSLATION: I am thinking
I COME ANON TRANSLATION: I'll be there in a second
PERCHANCE TRANSLATION: Maybe
ANSWER 2 OF THE BLOG QUESTIONS. MAKE SURE TO PUT YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME! DON'T PUT IDK, TAKE A GUESS.
What do you think the quote (below) means?
But woo her gentle Paris, get her heart. My will to her consent is but a part.
What does the quote (below) mean?
Then I defy you stars!
What do you think the quote (below) means?
These violent delights have violent ends and in their triumph die like fire and powder, which s they kiss consume.
What do you think the quote (below) means?
Did my heart love 'til now? Forswear it sight, for I never saw true beauty 'til this night.
What do you think the quote (below) means?
What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
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