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- Pericles speaks with scorn of the sinful incest between Antiochus and his daughter, and thinks that surely his life is in danger if he remains in Antioch, now that he knows the truth. He determines to flee the city, and exits. Antiochus enters and admits that he wants Pericles's head, before Pericles tells his secret to the world.
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PERICLES. Thou speak'st like a physician, Helicanus, That minister'st a potion unto me 80 That thou wouldst tremble to receive thyself. Attend me, then: I went to Antioch, Where as thou know'st, against the face of death, I sought the purchase of a glorious beauty.
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On another street of Verona, Capulet walks with Paris, a noble kinsman of the Prince. The two discuss Pariss desire to marry Capulets daughter, Juliet. Capulet is overjoyed, but also states that Julietnot yet fourteenis too young to get married. He asks Paris to wait two years. He assures Paris that he favors him as a suitor, and invites Paris to t...
This scene introduces Paris as Capulets pick for Juliets husband and also sets into motion Romeo and Juliets eventual meeting at the feast. In the process, the scene establishes how Juliet is subject to parental influence. Romeo might be forced into fights because of his fathers enmity with the Capulets, but Juliet is far more constrained. Regardle...
Romeo, of course, is still lovelorn for Rosaline; but the audience can tell at this point that Romeo will meet Juliet at the feast, and expectations begin to rise. Through Shakespeares ingenious manipulation of the plot, the audience starts to feel the rustlings of approaching fate.
Jan 2, 2012 · Romeo makes a joke, saying "Ay, if I know the letters and the language" (1.2.61). The servant doesn't get the joke because to him it's no joke -- he could read, too, if only he knew the letters and the language. Agreeing with Romeo that not knowing the letters and the language is a big problem, the servant says, "Ye say honestly" (1.2.62). Then ...
Next section Act I, Scenes ii-iii. A summary of Prologue and Act I, Scene i in William Shakespeare's Pericles. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Pericles and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
This page contains the original text of Pericles Act 1, Scene 2. Shakespeare’s original Pericles text is extremely long, so we’ve split the text into one Scene per page. All Acts are listed on the Pericles text page, or linked to from the bottom of this page. Pericles, Act 1, Scene 2. Tyre.
Pericles. I do not doubt thy faith; But should he wrong my liberties in my absence? Helicanus. We'll mingle our bloods together in the earth, From whence we had our being and our birth. 360; Pericles. Tyre, I now look from thee then, and to Tarsus Intend my travel, where I'll hear from thee; And by whose letters I'll dispose myself.
Actually understand Romeo and Juliet Act 1, Scene 2. Read every line of Shakespeare’s original text alongside a modern English translation.
