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The Relationship Between Romeo And Juliet

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During the balcony scene, Shakespeare depicts Juliet as a strong and intelligent woman. At this point in the play, Juliet asks Romeo, "O, swear not by the moon, th' inconstant moon,/That monthly changes in her circle orb,/ Lest that their love prove likewise variable" (II.ii.109-111). Seemingly, Juliet is potentially the rational thinker in this relationship. Her remarks to Romeo reveal that she seriously questions whether or not this new love might change quickly. She commands Romeo to be serious when he professes his love and to be certain that he means what he expresses. When Friar Lawrence first appears, his monologue expresses a very important theme of this story. As the friar is harvesting various herbs he states that Two such

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