What is an example of a pun?

Question

In act 3 scene 5

Asked by nick g #283991 on 5/25/2013 8:30 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 5/27/2013 6:10 PM

Answered by Aslan on 5/25/2013 8:48 PM

I'm looking for one. Are you sure there is one in Act 3 scene 5?

Answered by nick g #283991 on 5/27/2013 6:01 PM

Yes

Answered by jill d #170087 on 5/27/2013 6:10 PM

Pun/ Act Three~ Scene Five

"...I never shall be satisfied with Romeo till I behold him --- dead ---...my poor heart...for a kinsman vexed"

Lady Capulet believes that Juliet wants Romeo dead, but the truth is that Juliet is really talking about her heart being dead without him.