Juliet Character Analysis

Love interest of Romeo
- Expressing her love on the balcony scene
- Romeo states “My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand. To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss”
Intelligent, witty, independent, strong willed, brave
- Well spoken and easily able to speak to Romeo during the Party
- Able to match Romeo’s language showing her intelligence
Unusual for Shakespeare times
Had a set and predictable life path
Wasn’t supposed to dishonour her family name
Supposed to be controlled by her parents and husband
Early interactions were normal: compliant, respectful
- “I’ll look to like, if looking liking move
Quiet young because her father states she is too young for marriage
Claims her love for Romeo is infinite: My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite
Quickly kiss, fall in love and get married which was improper
Juliet states: “I am too quickly won” saying she was expected to hold back her feelings to be properly courted
Her iron strong will
- For her love for Romeo
- To defy her family and societal norms
Her independent mindset makes her a brave character
Her overwhelming love for Romeo and strong will fuels her bravery
Fatal flaw
- Impulsivity and complete devotion to Romeo
Romeo’s bad actions force Juliet to make desperate decisions

Juliet’s Relationship with Romeo

Shows beauty of love but also how tragic the events are
Most likely her first ever relationship
Beginning is full of passion and happiness but juxtaposed by the Deep pain and tragedy at the end of the play

Juliet’s Relationship with her Parents

Juliet’s relationship with Nurse