Bridgerton: Why Kate Says Anthony Vexes Her & What It Really Means
Warning: SPOILERS for Bridgerton season 2.
One of the most memorable lines of Bridgerton season 2 is when Kate tells Anthony, "you vex me," but some viewers seem unaware exactly what it means. Unlike the romance between Daphne and Simon in season 1 of the popular Netflix series, Anthony and Kate's relationship begins with an open dislike for each other. Their hatred — which grows into something more — comes to a head in Bridgerton season 2, episode 4 when Kate declares that Anthony vexes her.
As the eldest Bridgerton son, Anthony is set on marrying only out of duty, and Kate Sharma is quick to oppose his choice to court her younger sister, Edwina. In an attempt to foster a better relationship between them, Edwina encourages Kate to spend time with Anthony in episode 4. They go hunting together, annoying each other all the while, and then later that night share a dance. In private afterwards, they engage in a heated argument during which Kate's line is said. But what exactly does «vex» mean in Bridgerton?
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When Kate says that Anthony vexes her in Bridgerton season 2, she is essentially admitting that he annoys or frustrates her. The word "vex" is linked to the Latin verb "vexare" meaning "to harrass" or "annoy." Its use in this Bridgerton scene invokes a slightly stronger feeling than simply saying Anthony annoys Kate, as vex can come to mean several similar, but not quite the same, ideas. In other words, Kate is expressing how Anthony makes her feel many upsetting things all at once, and all she knows for sure is that these feelings are strong and she does not like them. Such a declaration is fitting to describe their relationship throughout season 2, as Kate and
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