Question

What is the meaning of the phrase "thou art wedded to calamity”?

Answer 1

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.'

Answer 2

The meaning of the phrase "thou art wedded to calamity” is same as the sentence:

Your marriage will be a complete disaster.

The message conveyed in the sentence is about marriage as the word "wedded" connotes, and the term "calamity" refers to disaster.