Romeo & Juliet (AQA GCSE English Literature)

She knows she has no other options and feels completely isolated.

She believes Friar Laurence is the only person who truly understands her.

She wants to manipulate Friar Laurence’s kind nature to her advantage.

She is trying to convince Romeo to return to Verona despite the risks.

It shows that she is willing to defy societal norms to be with Romeo, despite the risks.

It reveals that she now has complete trust in her family’s ability to reconcile with Romeo.

It shows her lack of independence, as she cannot make decisions without the help of Friar Laurence.

It indicates that she has accepted her fate and is no longer willing to fight for her love.

She feels powerless in her circumstances but remains hopeful about her future.

She is determined to obey her family, regardless of the consequences.

She sees death as the only way to maintain control over her own fate.

She believes that Romeo will rescue her, so she has nothing to worry about.

Juliet grows closer to the Nurse, appreciating her practical advice.

Juliet seeks out Paris to discuss the marriage but continues to confide in the Nurse.

Juliet begins to doubt her love for Romeo after hearing the Nurse’s suggestion.

Juliet feels betrayed and loses trust in the Nurse, distancing herself emotionally.

She transitions from a passive character to one who takes control of her own fate.

She becomes increasingly submissive to her parents’ wishes, recognising that she cannot refuse them.

She moves from being hopeful about the future to resigning herself to her family’s control.

She remains indecisive about her future throughout the play, and is unable to commit to any choice.

It demonstrates that Juliet prioritises her love for Romeo above her loyalty to her family.

It suggests that Juliet is primarily motivated by a desire to rebel against her parents.

It reveals that Juliet is indifferent to the consequences of her actions on her family.

It shows that Juliet does not fully understand the impact of the family feud on their relationship.

She is devastated by the news but quickly recovers and agrees to marry Paris.

She believes Romeo will soon return, so she remains calm and patient.

She is heartbroken but remains committed to finding a way to be with Romeo.

She secretly decides to leave Verona to avoid facing the reality of losing Romeo.

It shows that Juliet does not fully trust Romeo’s intentions at this point.

It highlights Juliet’s desire for their love to be constant and unwavering.

It suggests that Juliet is superstitious, and hesitant about the idea of love.

It implies that Juliet is afraid of what her family will do if they discover the relationship.

Juliet’s soliloquy reflects her deep fear of the unknown, yet her determination to be with Romeo overrides these fears, illustrating her internal struggle.

Juliet’s soliloquy shows that she is more concerned with what will happen to her family than with her own fate, downplaying any personal fears.

Juliet’s references to death in the soliloquy indicate that she is trying to rationalise her decision by focusing on the consequences of Romeo’s banishment, not her own feelings.

Juliet’s language in the soliloquy is a deliberate exaggeration, suggesting she is not truly afraid and is fully confident in the success of the plan.

Juliet’s secret marriage to Romeo shows that she believes their love transcends societal expectations, and she is willing to defy her family’s wishes to pursue it.

Juliet’s decision to marry Romeo reflects her desire to keep their love hidden so that it will not be destroyed by the family feud, suggesting she doubts its strength.

Juliet’s secret marriage indicates that she sees her relationship with Romeo as temporary, something that will likely change once societal pressures increase.

Juliet’s marriage to Romeo is a practical decision, showing that she values the stability the marriage provides more than the love itself.