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“He is Romeo, and he is heartbroken. Every word is wistful. When he says, 'O, teach me how I should forget to think!' I, for the first time, see what the big deal is about Shakespeare.” quote by Nina LaCour
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““He is Romeo, and he is heartbroken. Every word is wistful. When he says, 'O, teach me how I should forget to think!' I, for the first time, see what the big deal is about Shakespeare.””

Nina LaCour

About This Quote

Source Film: Shakespeare in Love, 1998

The speaker admires Shakespeare’s emotional depth, feeling the intensity of love and heartbreak in his words.

In simple terms: Shakespeare’s passion feels powerful.

Key Takeaway

Embrace deep emotions in art.

Themes

love art emotion

Mood

reflective admiring

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • reading poetry
  • watching theater
  • writing

Key Concepts

Romanticism empathy literary analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does Shakespeare’s heartbreak resonate with you?
  • What does “big deal” mean in this context?
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