Characterization of Juliet Capulet
In William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, Juliet Capulet is the 13 going on 14 year old daughter of the rich and noble Lord and Lady Capulet, who lives in Verona. Besides being a dark haired beauty, she is kind and determined. But at times, she can also be very stubborn and rebellious. In the play, she falls in love with Romeo Montague, son of her family’s long time mortal enemies.
She is very practical and knows what she wants. For example, when her mother is discussing marriage, Juliet says that it is an honor that she would dream not of. But that statement soon changes after she meets the young and handsome Romeo. Upon meeting Romeo, she jumps head-over-heels for him and will think of no one else but him. Instead of going through her options, which includes Paris, and making a well thought of decision, she secretly marries Romeo a few hours later, showing a sense of independence.
