[CHARACTER] Explore the development of the character of Juliet throughout the play

Transitions from innocent adolescent to responsible adult – growth, development, strength

“I’ll look to like, if looking liking move” “Your consent gives strength to make it fly”

Upward divergence towards Lady Capulet – holds considerable respect towards her parents, obedient – does not wish to defy her parents - Juliet is placid and apathetic to the notion of love - not interested in any such discussion concerning love and marriage

“My only love sprung from my only hate!”

Singular entity “only” – antithesis – internal conflict – ultimate, only love vs family feud – exclamative sentence shows a great leap from her declarative sentences – from apathetic and uncaring to passionate – marks a radical shift in her character from a docile Elizabethan girl to one who breaks all stereotypes – fervent, zealous

“Banished? That one word banished hath slain ten thousand Tybalts!”

Indoctrinated by love – hyperbole – personification – immense importance of Romeo’s banishment compared to Tybalt’s death – sense of disbelief - torn between her love for her husband and the loyalty she feels for Tybalt, her slain cousin

"Methinks I see thee, now thou art so low, as one dead in the bottom of a tomb."

Insights into Juliet's thoughts - reveals that she is not allowing her passions to guide her and she certainly understands the direness of the circumstances – contrast to Romeo who acts more on instinct and pure passion particularly in moments of great emotional intensity – foreshadowing – strong link to before – grave like wedding bed - "It is too rash, too unadvis'd, too sudden" - Aware of the foolhardiness of their love - tricolon

"If all else fail, myself have power to die" “Give me give me! O tell me not to fear”

Resolute in her decision to die rather than enter into a false marriage – adamant and tenacious attitude – declarative and exclamative – sense of desperation conveyed - inner strength outwardly displayed – isolation from family and from nurse who betrayed her

“Happy dagger, there rust and let me die”

Swift, independent and unceremonious death – strongest, most powerful expression of independence