Nay, I'll conjure too. Romeo! humours! madman! passion!…
““Nay, I'll conjure too. Romeo! humours! madman! passion! lover! Appear thou in the likeness of a sigh: Speak but one rhyme, and I am satisfied; Cry but 'Ay me!' pronounce but 'love' and 'dove;' Speak to my gossip Venus one fair word, One nick-name for her purblind son and heir, Young Adam Cupid, he that shot so trim, When King Cophetua loved the beggar-maid! He heareth not, he stirreth not, he moveth not; The ape is dead, and I must conjure him. I conjure thee by Rosaline's bright eyes, By her high forehead and her scarlet lip, By her fine foot, straight leg and quivering thigh And the demesnes that there adjacent lie, That in thy likeness thou appear to us!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A frantic, poetic plea for love, mixing classical references with raw passion, illustrating youthful intensity and improvisational romance.
In simple terms: Youthful, frantic love request.
Key Takeaway
Embrace spontaneous, heartfelt expression.
Themes
love
passion
youth
improvisation
classical allusion
Mood
romantic
dramatic
playful
Type
literary
emotional
creative
When to use this quote
- writing love poetry
- acting Shakespeare
- teaching literature
- creative writing workshops
- personal confession
Key Concepts
poetry
romantic idealism
emotional urgency
literary devices
Questions to Reflect On
- What does spontaneous poetry reveal about your feelings?
- How can you balance drama with sincerity?
A Different Perspective
Overly dramatic language can obscure genuine sentiment.