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Analyze Juliet’s growth as a character. How has she changed from Act I to Act II? write a claim, evidence, commentary, and closing sentence 9th grade language and use evidence from act I and act II
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Claim:
Between Act I and Act II Juliet changes from a polite, obedient girl who has not thought much about love into a decisive, brave young woman willing to act on her feelings and to reject family expectations for Romeo.
Evidence 1 (Act I): Juliet tells her mother about marriage to Paris, "It is an honor that I dream not of" (Act 1, Scene 3). After meeting Romeo she cries out, "My only love sprung from my only hate!" (Act 1, Scene 5).
Commentary 1:
These lines show Juliet at first is respectful and inexperienced — she hasn’t seriously wanted marriage and answers her mother politely. After meeting Romeo she is shocked and confused when she learns he is a Montague. The language ("dream not of" and "my only love sprung from my only hate") shows she is still reacting to events around her and is surprised by strong feelings she did not plan for.
Evidence 2 (Act II): On the balcony she calls to him, "O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?" and then demands, "Deny thy father and refuse thy name; Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, And I'll no longer be a Capulet" (Act 2, Scene 2).
Commentary 2:
In Act II Juliet moves from reaction to action. By asking Romeo to give up his name she directly challenges the feud and the idea that family identity should control her life. Saying she'll stop being a Capulet shows she is ready to make a real sacrifice and take responsibility for her choices. Her speech is bold and shows emotional maturity — she’s planning a future instead of just being surprised by feelings.
Closing sentence:
Overall, Juliet grows quickly from a sheltered, obedient girl into a strong, determined young woman who claims her own identity and makes active choices for love by Act II.
Between Act I and Act II Juliet changes from a polite, obedient girl who has not thought much about love into a decisive, brave young woman willing to act on her feelings and to reject family expectations for Romeo.
Evidence 1 (Act I): Juliet tells her mother about marriage to Paris, "It is an honor that I dream not of" (Act 1, Scene 3). After meeting Romeo she cries out, "My only love sprung from my only hate!" (Act 1, Scene 5).
Commentary 1:
These lines show Juliet at first is respectful and inexperienced — she hasn’t seriously wanted marriage and answers her mother politely. After meeting Romeo she is shocked and confused when she learns he is a Montague. The language ("dream not of" and "my only love sprung from my only hate") shows she is still reacting to events around her and is surprised by strong feelings she did not plan for.
Evidence 2 (Act II): On the balcony she calls to him, "O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?" and then demands, "Deny thy father and refuse thy name; Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, And I'll no longer be a Capulet" (Act 2, Scene 2).
Commentary 2:
In Act II Juliet moves from reaction to action. By asking Romeo to give up his name she directly challenges the feud and the idea that family identity should control her life. Saying she'll stop being a Capulet shows she is ready to make a real sacrifice and take responsibility for her choices. Her speech is bold and shows emotional maturity — she’s planning a future instead of just being surprised by feelings.
Closing sentence:
Overall, Juliet grows quickly from a sheltered, obedient girl into a strong, determined young woman who claims her own identity and makes active choices for love by Act II.
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