As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends, / I must not look to have; but, in their stead, / Curses, not loud but deep, mouth-honour, breath, / Which the poor heart would fain deny, and dare not" (5.3.25-28).
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A glooming peace this morning with it brings; The sun, for sorrow, will not show his head: Go hence, to have more talk of these sad things; Some shall be pardon'd, and some punished: For never was a story of more woe Than this of Juliet and her Romeo.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the tragic nature of love and loss.
In this closing line of 'Romeo and Juliet', Shakespeare conveys the deep sorrow and melancholy that follows the tragic events, indicating that even in moments of peace, the pain of loss prevails. The sun, which typically symbolizes hope and joy, refuses to shine, emphasizing the overwhelming grief that envelops the story of the star-crossed lovers.
Themes
LoveTragedySorrowPeaceGrief
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at a memorial service might quote this to emphasize the pain of loss in loving relationships.
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