Thursday, March 26, 2009

Do you understand what he is saying?

Romeo is about to kill himself. Translate these passages into modern English for me:
1.How oft when men are at the point of death
Have they been merry, which their keepers call
A light'ning before death

2. Death, that hath sucked the honey of thy breath,
Hath no power yet upon thy beauty

3. Ah, dear Juliet
Why are thou yet so fair?

4. I still will stay with thee,
And never from this palace of dim night
Depart again.

5. Eyes look your last!
Arms, take your last embrace! and, lips, O you
The doors of breath, seal with a righteous kiss
A dateless bargain to engrossing Death!
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  1. MACMarch 26, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    1. How often are men happy before they die? They call it the lightness before death.

    2. Death has took your life but you're still beautiful.

    3. Juliet, why are you still so beautiful?

    4. I'll stay with you at this tomb and never leave you.



    3.

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  2. christian mMarch 26, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Well what I think that Romeo is trying to say is that he is very sorry about what his wife being died. But them he says that he will kill himself to be with her. Well If I'm wrong then some one please correct me.

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  3. punkasskid57March 26, 2009 at 1:16 PM

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  4. UnknownMarch 26, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    1-He is about to kill himself.
    2-Death will not be sweat as honey.
    3-Juliet's soul is far from Romeo's soul
    4-He will soon meet her after he dies.
    5-He will kiss her before he dies.

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  5. ThaSaiMarch 26, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    1.its not often that a man gets married nd his wife dies a quick minute after
    2.she died but she is still so beautiful
    3.y is u so sexy
    4.i will die nex to you and stay with yu forever
    5.i getting ready to die and join you.

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  6. c_utie123March 26, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    1.well the only thing from this passege that i can translate is that how often are men will to kill themselves.
    2. hes talking about how beuatiful she is even though she pail.
    3.even though shes dead y is she stil so beautiful.
    4. he wont leave her tomb and he will stay there forever.
    5. he looks at her eyes for the last time nd kisses her to taste the poisin and suck it out to be with her forever.

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  7. Edgar G.March 26, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    1. how many men before death get married and kill themselves.
    2. Death is not as sweet as honey.
    3. Juliet is somewhere else he cant understand.
    4. He will die with her and and not leave.
    5. He wants to just focus on juliet and nothing else as he kills himslef.

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  8. *niaMarch 26, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    1.when people are about to die. have they been happy. witch there owners call happyness befor they die.
    2. death is not pretty because i sucks the life out of you.
    3.why is juliet so far away.
    4.i still wil be here for you even if its dark.
    5.i will be the last you see. my body is the last thing you will feel.take your last breath.befor you die

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  9. AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    1.he was happy before they die.and that it was lightness before death.
    2.death ruined the beauty of the love.
    3.why are you so beautitful.
    4.im qoing to stay with you forever.
    5.that your kiss deal made with death.

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  10. UnknownMarch 26, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    how often men are happy before they die

    death sucked the my breath out

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  12. martinMarch 26, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    i dont understand tje first one
    the second one i think it means that death destryod destroyed there love
    the third one i think it means why is life not fair
    the fourth one i think it means that they stay together even though theyre dead
    i think the fifth one is that roemo is saying bye too Juliet then he drink the posion.

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  13. PandadudeMarch 26, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    1. how often when men are about to die if they habe been happy, which their lovers call a death.
    2. death sucked everything from his love
    3. oh Juliet, why are you so pretty?
    4. i will wait and never leave this place.
    5. i look at you for the last time! i will embrace you and give you one last kiss before i have a date with death.

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  14. HikenyuraMarch 26, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    How often are men happy to die? They happily call it the light before death.

    Death stopped your breath, but has don nothing to your beauty.

    Ah Juliet, why are you so beautiful?

    I will stay with you and never leave this tomb again.

    Eyes, take a last look, arms embrace the last time, and lips kiss death.

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  15. UnknownMarch 26, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    1. Before death people hesitaite and recall apon past momories
    2.Death cannot take beauty
    3.Your still beauteful in death
    4. I will die here with you and never leave your side
    5. I will take one last kiss then drink this poison

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  16. leith!March 26, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    1. People are happy right before they kill themselves
    2. Death has taken your breath, but not your beauty.
    3. Oh dear Juliet, why are you so pretty?
    4. I am going to kill myself.
    5. I am going to hold you and kiss you for the last time before I kill myself.

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  17. JennyMarch 26, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    1. Men are often happy when they die. They call it the lightness before death. How can I call this lightness?

    2. Death has taken the honey from your breath, but it has not yet ruined your beauty.

    3. Dear Juliet, why are you still so beautiful?

    4. I will stay with you and never leave this tomb

    5. Eyes, look for the last time! Arms, make your last hug! And lips, you're the door of breath. You sealed with a righteous kiss the deal I have made with death forever.

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  18. catherineqMarch 26, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    1. How often have men been in love will kill thy self for the ones they love.
    2.Death had killed my honey Juliet.
    3.Why are you not pale yet.
    4.I will be with you forever never leaving your side.
    5.I will look at you hold you and kiss you until my death.

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  19. jordenferrellMarch 26, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    1.When a guy is about to die,he's enlightened on the happiness in his life. (or it could men) How many guys are actually happy when they are about to die.

    2. Even though your are dead, you are still beautiful

    3. Juliet why are you so pretty?

    4. I'll still be with you, and i will never leave you.

    5. I want to hug you and kiss you and have you before i die.

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  20. wongcMarch 26, 2009 at 2:13 PM

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  21. JohnaeMarch 26, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    1.I guess it means when people are at the point of death they are happy.
    2. Death has took your life away but has not taken away her beauty.
    3. Juliet why are you so beauty.
    4. He will saty with her and never leave from her isde again.
    5. He takes his last look at her. He gets his last hug and last kiss before he kills himself.

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  22. JazziMarch 26, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    1.How often are men happy before they die. They call it the lightness before death.

    2. Death has sucked the honey from your breath, but has no power to take away your beauty.

    3. Ah, dear Juliet, why are you still so beautiful?

    4. I will stay with you, and never from this tomb will I leave.

    5. Eyes, take your last look! Arms, take your last embrace! and lips you are the doors of breath. Bargain with a righteous kiss as a seal for my death.

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  23. yanMarch 26, 2009 at 2:14 PM

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  24. NgocMarch 26, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    1. "How often are men happy right before they die! They call it the lightness before death."
    2. "Death has sucked the honey from your breath, but it has not yet ruined your beauty."
    3. "ah juliet why are you still so beautiful?"
    4. "i will stay with you and never leave you again."
    5. " Eyes, look out for the last time! Arms, make your last embrace! And lips, you are the doors of breath. Seal with a righteous kiss the deal I have made with death forever"

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  25. xSilentxDreamsxMarch 26, 2009 at 2:16 PM

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  26. LJL001March 26, 2009 at 2:18 PM

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  27. Ilene EngMarch 26, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    1. How often at the point of death are men happy?
    2. Death, you took my love, Juliet, but you can't take her beauty.
    3. Oh, Juliet, why are you so beautiful?
    4. I will stay with you and never leave.
    5. I will have my last look, last hug, and last kiss.

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  28. NicoleeeMarch 26, 2009 at 2:19 PM

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  29. abc123March 26, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    1. How often are men happy when they are about to die.
    2.Death has taken your breath, but not your beauty.
    3.Juliet, why are you so beautiful?
    4.I will be with you forever and we will never be apart again.
    5. I give you a kiss just before I die.

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  30. DAjANAEMarch 26, 2009 at 2:20 PM

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  31. Alec X HypeMarch 26, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    1.Because Juliet lies here, and her beauty makes
    This tomb a party room full of light.
    Death, you lie there, buried by a dead man. How often, when men are at the point of death
    Have they been happy?! Which their keepers call
    A lightening before death.

    2.Is still red on your lips and in your cheeks,
    And death's pale flag is not yet planted there.

    3.Ah, dear Juliet,
    Why are you still so beautiful?

    4.Because I’m afraid of that, I still will stay with you,
    And never leave this palace of dim night
    Again.

    5.

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  32. LORRAINE & JOYMarch 26, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    1.how often are man happy when they are about to die.

    2.death has taken everything except your hottness and beauty

    3. juliet, why are you so good looking and hot.

    4.our hearts will always be together and will never be far away from each other

    5.eyes look at you at last!
    my arms give you the last hug
    and lips your the doors of my breath to open my lips.

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  33. AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    1. How often are men before death?
    2. Death doesn't even effect Juliet.
    3. Juliet is soo pretty.
    4. We will always be together
    5. You are amazing.

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  34. dfgrtrtrwhtggfhtrhMarch 26, 2009 at 2:26 PM

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  35. A.LMarch 27, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    1He gona kill himself.
    2Death will nt be sweat as honey.
    3Juliet's soul is far from Romeo's soul
    4He will c her after he dies.

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  36. KevinMarch 27, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    How often are men why are they at the brink of death smiling

    Death however does not affect one's beauty.

    Juliet why are you so beautiful?

    i will stay with you for all eternity

    And now i will end my final breath with a kiss for you.

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  37. UnknownMarch 27, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    1. How many times is it that a man see a flash before he dies.
    2. This death takes the sweetness out of my life, but has no power on my life.
    3. Oh Juliet why are you so kind.
    4. I'm still going to stay here and never leave.
    5. My eyes have one final look. Touch one last thing and my lips to kiss once more. A timeless event called death.

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