Juliet’s words contribute to the rising action of the play primarily by revealing her conflicted sense of duty toward her family. This internal struggle creates tension as she grapples with her love for Romeo, who is a member of the rival Montague family, and her obligations to her own family, the Capulets. This conflict propels the plot forward and heightens the dramatic stakes leading to the tragic events that follow.
How do Juliet’s words contribute to the rising action of the play?
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They foreshadow the tragic end of Romeo and Juliet’s love.
They introduce the audience to the characters of Romeo and Juliet.
They reveal Juliet’s conflicted sense of duty toward her family.
They show that Juliet is planning to marry Romeo.
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