Both Uses of
repent
in
Romeo and Juliet
- And for that offence
Immediately we do exile him hence:
I have an interest in your hate's proceeding,
My blood for your rude brawls doth lie a-bleeding;
But I'll amerce you with so strong a fine
That you shall all repent the loss of mine:
I will be deaf to pleading and excuses;
Nor tears nor prayers shall purchase out abuses,
Therefore use none: let Romeo hence in haste,
Else, when he is found, that hour is his last.†p. 134.7repent = to express or feel regret for having done wrong
- Where I have learn'd me to repent the sin
Of disobedient opposition
To you and your behests, and am enjoined
By holy Lawrence to fall prostrate here,
To beg your pardon:—pardon, I beseech you!†p. 196.1 *
Definition:
to feel regret for having done wrong and to firmly decide to be a better person in the future