Read the excerpt from act iii, scene iii of romeo and juliet. friar laurence: romeo, come forth; come forth, thou fearful man: affliction is enamour’d of thy parts, and thou art wedded to calamity. what is the meaning of the phrase "thou art wedded to calamity”?

The meaning of the phrase "thou art wedded to calamity” is that You often have disaster around you.

This dialogue has been said by Friar Lawrence to Romeo in the play “Romeo and Juliet.” sufferings have been personified as a human being with whom Romeo has completed the steps of marriage. It was after meeting and falling in love with Juliet that Romeo's life got surrounded by difficulties. A metaphor has been used in the line which compares Juliet with 'calamity.'

the symbol of the grandfather's heritage in this excerpt from "the medicine bag,” is the beaded bolo tie.

a bolo tie is a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp which is worn as a necktie. they have been used by native american tribes such as hopi, navajo, zuni, and puebloans since the mid-20th century.

therefore, the fact that the grandfather is wearing a bolo tie refers to his heritage as native american.