How has Shakespeare used language, form and structure to tell us about Juliet and Lord Capulet’s relationship?

“Out, you green-sickness carrion! out, you baggage! You tallow-face.”

Your ideas may have included:

  • Capulet’s anger is shown by the insults he throws at Juliet. For example, calling her “green-sickness carrion” is a particularly unpleasant image, comparing her as a teenager to rotting meat. This highlights his feelings of disgust.
  • The use of exclamation marks here shows Capulet’s anger and frustration at the situation.
  • The repetition of the word “out” in these lines emphasises his anger and suggests he wants Juliet out of his sight.


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