Romeo and Juliet 1.2 Performance: Capulet, Lines 13-19

The transcript discusses the challenges faced early in life, the importance of hope, and the connections to the earth. It emphasizes the need for gentle persuasion and the significance of consent and choice in decision-making processes.

What does the speaker imply by saying 'The earth has swallowed all my hopes but she'?

• The earth has literally consumed everything.

• All hopes are lost except for one person.

• The earth is a hopeful place.

• There is no hope left at all.

How does the speaker describe the lady in the context of hope?

• As someone who is indifferent.

• As a hopeless person.

• As someone who has no hope.

• As the only hope left.

What advice is given to Paris regarding the lady?

• To win her heart gently.

• To leave her alone.

• To ignore her completely.

• To force her into agreement.

What is the speaker's view on consent?

• Consent should be forced.

• Consent is irrelevant.

• Consent is not important.

• Consent should be mutual and within the scope of choice.

What does the speaker mean by 'My will to her consent is but apart'?

• The speaker's will is separate from her consent.

• The speaker does not care about her consent.

• The speaker's will is to force her consent.

• The speaker's will is the same as her consent.