Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Word Nerd: "profane"

The transcript discusses the concept of profaning a holy object by removing it from a temple, using the example of brawlers who have stained their swords with their neighbor's blood. The Prince's interpretation suggests that this act is unholy, contrasting it with the medieval Christian belief of fighting in the Crusades for religious reasons. The term 'unholy' is also used to highlight how killing neighbors contradicts the civic values of the city.

What does it mean to profane a holy object?

• To worship it

• To offer it as a gift

• To remove it from a sacred place

• To clean it

According to the Prince, how have the brawlers profaned their swords?

• By breaking them

• By staining them with their neighbor's blood

• By selling them

• By using them for decoration

What is the Prince's view on the use of swords against neighbors?

• It is a sign of bravery

• It is an unholy act

• It is a necessary evil

• It is a noble act

How does the concept of profaning relate to civic values?

• It aligns with civic values

• It is contrary to civic values

• It is irrelevant to civic values

• It strengthens civic values

What historical event is mentioned as a contrast to the unholy use of swords?

• The Crusades

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution