Related Character Quotes in Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet's Relationship
The most significant relationship in the play is captured through quotes that show the intensity and evolution of Romeo and Juliet's love:
"My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite." - Juliet (Act 2, Scene 2)Note
This quote demonstrates the unlimited nature of their love and Juliet's mature understanding of love's giving nature, contrasting with Romeo's earlier superficial infatuation with Rosaline.
"Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night." - Romeo (Act 1, Scene 5)Tip
This quote marks the transformation of Romeo from a lovesick boy to someone experiencing genuine love for the first time.
The Nurse and Juliet
The complex relationship between the Nurse and Juliet is revealed through several key quotes:
"And she was wean'd — I never shall forget it — Of all the days of the year, upon that day" - Nurse (Act 1, Scene 3)Note
The Nurse's detailed memories of Juliet's childhood show their deep emotional bond, making her later betrayal even more significant.
Mercutio and Romeo
Their friendship is characterized by witty banter and eventual tragedy:
"A plague o' both your houses!" - Mercutio (Act 3, Scene 1)
