Act I Scene iii
At last! We finally get to meet the elusive Juliet after reading through the prologue and 2 full scenes. It is fitting that this is the scene where Juliet is introduced, because it is also the first scene with only female characters present (except for the servingman). Shakespeare takes a step back from the male characters to give us clear insight into the female character's personalities, which he does through the Nurse's story, followed by Juliet and Lady Capulet's reactions to the store. We also see a glimpse into Juliet's personality (although not a full image, because she will soon become a deeper character further on in the play) when Lady Capulet questions her about her thoughts on marriage, and excitedly mentions Paris' intentions.
Some things to keep in mind while reading this scene:
After reading, write a note about the 3 women and their personalities. This will be the last testable element for the quiz on Monday, so make sure you feel confident identifying which woman is being talked about based on their characters.
Some things to keep in mind while reading this scene:
- The different characters of the 3 women in this scene
- Juliet's apparent opinion of marriage, compared to Lady Capulet's
- Lady Capulet as a mother, and the Nurse as a mother figure
After reading, write a note about the 3 women and their personalities. This will be the last testable element for the quiz on Monday, so make sure you feel confident identifying which woman is being talked about based on their characters.