Juliet

• How is Juliet described by other characters?

  As beautiful and intelligent
• What images do Romeo and Juliet's father use to describe her?

  Light and flowers
• What does Romeo call Juliet?

  “The sun”
• What does Juliet's father call her?

  “The sweetest flower of all the field”
• What does Juliet's beauty symbolize?

  Brightness and energy
• How does Juliet express her love for Romeo?

  Through deep and boundless comparisons
• What does Juliet mean by “more rich in matter than in words”?

  Genuine love is better than clichés
• How does Juliet's character change after meeting Romeo?

  She becomes more independent and assertive
• What was Juliet's initial attitude towards marriage?

  She thought it was “an honour that I dream not of”
• How does Juliet's relationship with her parents change?

  She starts to prioritize her own desires
• How does Juliet behave towards Romeo at the ball?

  She lets him kiss her
• What does Juliet's sexual pun reveal about her feelings?

  She feels passionately about Romeo
• Why does Juliet apologize for being “too quickly won”?

  She knows she should hide her feelings
• How does Juliet view her feelings for Romeo?

  As her “true-love passion”
• Who suggests marriage first between Romeo and Juliet?

  Juliet suggests it first
• How does Juliet react to the idea of marriage?

  She is very keen and rushes to marry
• How would Shakespeare's audience view Juliet's behavior?

  As improper for a young lady
• What are the key traits of Juliet's character?

  • Beautiful
  • Intelligent
  • Romantic
  • Independent
  • Brave
• How does Juliet's character evolve throughout the play?

  • Starts as young and innocent
  • Becomes independent after meeting Romeo
  • Challenges her parents' expectations
  • Displays impulsive and passionate behavior
• What are the implications of Juliet's impulsive actions?

  • Reflects her passionate nature
  • Challenges societal norms for women
  • Indicates her desire for genuine love
• How old is Juliet in the play?

  Not fourteen
• Why did Shakespeare make Juliet so young?

  To make her impulsive behavior shocking
• What does Juliet mean by love shouldn't be "ripening"?

  Love should not be delayed or hesitant
• What does Juliet's refusal to cry "foolish tears" indicate about her character?

  It shows her strength and resilience
• What challenges does Juliet face in the play?

  Arranged marriage, secret love, deaths
• How might Juliet's decisions to marry secretly and fake her death be interpreted?

  As immature or as brave coping strategies
• What do Juliet's actions reveal about her character?

  She is not weak or submissive
• Why does Juliet marry Romeo despite family opposition?

  She marries for love, defying her parents
• What does Juliet's loyalty to Romeo suggest about her character?

  She is a forgiving character
• What are the differing views on the love between Romeo and Juliet?

  • Strong love that transcends all
  • Immature madness driven by passion
• What societal expectations does Juliet rebel against?

  Her family's expectations and societal norms
• Why does Juliet refuse to marry Paris?

  She is already married to Romeo
• What does Juliet's decision to drink Friar Lawrence's potion reveal about her character?

  She is determined and brave
• What fears does Juliet have about drinking the potion?

  Waking up in a tomb with loathsome smells