Shakespeares character Juliet :: essays research papers

Paragraph I (Juliet)Romeo and Juliet both grew up in haughty, first class households, where they were provided with e precisething they wanted and needed, non to mention a broad education including proper etiquettes. Juliet is a very courageous and loyal person to Romeo, for she not only stands up to her parents, unless to systematic way of life that has existed for hundreds of years (arranged marriages). Shes tells her mother today at the ball that she will only meet Paris because she wants her to and not because she is voluntarily interested in him           Ill look to like, if looking craving move.          But no more deep will I endart mine eye          Than your consent gives strength to make it fly. (1,iii,98-100)Romeo on the other lapse shows courage, but not the same kind. He has a loving kind with his father, and his courage is shown by him perusi ng his love for Juliet, knowing the consequences of associating with a Capulet. Since men could marry whoever they wanted, I wouldnt call him courageous. Juliet also qualifies as devoted, aft(prenominal) the nurse tells her that she should just go ahead and marry Paris, she says she will wipe out herself if she is forced to marry Paris. She would rather take her own life than to brace a life without Romeo          Ancient damnation Oh, most wicked behemoth          Is it more sin to wish me thus forsworn,          Or to dispraise my overlord with that same tongue          Which she hath praised him above compare