Explain the changes which have occured to Juliet throughout the text, changes in her personality, what caused these things.
Statement: Over the course of the play Juliet’s personality is changed by key events.
Key Events:
- She falls in love (meets Romeo) Quote: “Which mannerly devotion shows in this;” Juliet pg 28
- She starts a relationship, in secret, with Romeo. Quote: “I have no joy of this contract tonight. It is too rash, too unadvised, too sudden;” Juliet Pg 3 Quote: “If that thy bent love be honorable, Thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow,” Juliet Pg 33
- She gets married Quote: “Come, come with me, and we will make short work. For by your leaves, you shall not stay alone Till holy church incorporate two in one.” F. Laurence pg 39
- Romeo dies Quote: “A cup closed my true love’s hand? Poison I see has been his timeless end.” Juliet pg 65
- Tybalt dies Quote: “‘Tybalt is dead” pg 46 Juliet
- Arranged marriage (Promised to Paris) Quote: “Marry my child… The gallant, young and noble gentleman, The County Paris.” Lady Capulet
- Capulet abuses her for disobeying him “Out, you green-sickness carrion, out you baggage,” Lord Capulet Pg 52
- Fakes her death Quote: “No warmth, no breath, shall testify thou livest… And then awake as if from a pleasant sleep.” Pg 55 F. Laurence
- Romeo banishment Quote: “‘Tybalt is dead and Romeo banished'” pg 46
Juliet changes from a carefree girl to a serious woman.
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