4.5 Playing Possum

Prompt E

This picture represents act four scene five because Juliet is literally playing possum so she can see Romeo again.

Prompt B
You never know what you have until it is gone.

Prompt A
The scene starts with Juliet having already taken the potion that will make her appear dead. When her nurse walks in to her room she is initially unaware of Juliet state, assuming she has fallen asleep. Upon further inspection however, it is discovered that Juliet is "dead" and the distraught nurse calls for the lord and lady of the house. Once everyone has arrived and understands the situation, the parents grieve for their lost daughter.

1.3 discussions of marriage

Prompt B
Marriage should not be forced.

Prompt E
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This image represents the scene because Juliet is resistant to the idea of marriage. She is trying to say no to her parents; to the idea of marriage. She simply is not yet interested in the idea.

Prompt G
Why does my mother want me to marry so young? I understand that it must happen eventually but it is something I am simply not interested in. It is not all my mother though, the nurse is no better, nor my father. I hear word of a suitor named Paris, he seems to be the favorite of my family but i'm still not sure... Sigh* I wish i could find someone I truly love.