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Juliet.

Three words, dear Romeo, and good night indeed.
If that thy bent of love be honourable,
Thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow,
By one that I’ll procure to come to thee,
Where and what time thou wilt perform the rite;
And all my futures at thy foot I’ll lay,
And follow thee my lord throughout the world

How do Juliet’s words contribute to the rising action of the play?

A. They introduce the audience to the characters of Romeo and Juliet
B. The reveal Juliet’s conflicted sense of duty toward her family
C. They show that Juliet is planning to marry Romeo
D. They foreshadow the tragic end of Romeo and Juliet’s love

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C. They show that Juliet is planning to marry Romeo.

Juliet's words express her willingness to marry Romeo and highlight her commitment to him, signaling a critical development in their relationship that contributes to the play's rising action. This decision sets the stage for the unfolding drama surrounding their love and the challenges they will face.