1. "Methinks I see how happy we should be,
If you would love my husband, dear my mother..." (Act 3, Scene 5)
- On the surface, Juliet appears to be pleading with her mother to accept Romeo. However, it also suggests a deeper level of irony since Juliet realizes that her parents' love for her is conditional on her marrying Paris, reflecting the conflict between personal desires and societal expectations.
2. "I will show you Romeo in your bed, my lord,
One that you love better than you love me." (Act 3, Scene 5)
- This line is seemingly addressed to her father, Lord Capulet, as a threat to expose his secret love affair. But, it also serves as a subtle hint to her true love for Romeo, implying that she loves Romeo more than her parents love her.
3. "Speak not, my lord; breathe not, my Romeo;
Think not, nor look, nor stir..." (Act 3, Scene 5)
- As Juliet believes Romeo to be dead, her plea for him not to speak, breathe, or make any movement can be interpreted as a desperate wish for him to stay close to her in death. But it also signifies her inner turmoil and the depth of her love for Romeo.
By using such lines, Shakespeare adds layers of complexity to Juliet's character, highlighting her emotional distress and the tragic conflict she faces between her love for Romeo and the expectations of her family and society.