Act 5. Scene 3 Romeo and Juliet's Final Relationship

In the last scene of the play Juliet and Romeo's love faces its final test.  This scene represents how codependent their relationship was.  These two are so in love that they can not see a life without each other.  When Juliet learns that Romeo is dead she sees no point in being alive because she depends on him for her happiness.  This type of dependence in a relationship can be unhealthy and Romeo and Juliet demonstrate that.

Act 3. Scene 5. Juliet and her Parents

Throughout the whole story Juliet has a controversial relationship with her parents.  This controversy comes up very often mainly in Act 3.  The issue that all the disagreement revolves around is her love for Romeo.  Juliet's parents want her to marry Paris.  They believe that she does not belong with Romeo and they do not consider her feelings.  Juliet has her mind set on marrying and being with Romeo and going against her parent's wishes which does not allow them to have a peaceful relationship.

Act 1: Scene 3, Prompt C

Prompt C
Lady Capulet says, "Read o'er the volume of Young Paris' face, and find delight writ there with beauty's pen."
This line interests me because of all the symbolism.  Throughout the whole passage Lady Capulet is comparing County Paris to a book.  In this metaphor she is telling Juliet that she needs to examine him and get to know him like you would with a book.  Juliet has no interest in marrying Paris.  However, the nurse urges her to look him over and try to connect with him.  Instead of telling her daughter that she must love him, she is just asking her to make an effort.

If you Really Knew me

If you really knew me you’d know that…

I love to sleep

and completely dread waking up in the mornings

that my friends are the most important thing in my life

but it took me 10 years to find the right group of people

oh and That I bite my nails constantly

but do not try and tell me to stop because trust me I have tried

You would know that its hard to have your best friends at a different school

but we make it work

You would know that nothing makes me happier than playing softball

but its hard to balance sports and school and friends

You would know that I hate school

but seeing my friends every day makes it almost bearable

that I love my family with everything that I have

but its hard when your sister lives in Colorado and barely makes it home for the holidays

You would know that I can’t wait to be on my own

but I am extremely nervous for what my future will bring