Maturity In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

Romeo and Juliet is a play written by William Shakespeare in the late 1500s. The play tells a tale of two star-crossed lovers and shows their inevitable demise because of their poor decisions and immaturity. Juliet, one of the main characters in Romeo and Juliet, is not completely mature but she is still more mature than her lover, Romeo, because she realizes the consequences of their relationship. Because of the relationship between Romeo and Juliet, Juliet is forced to change throughout the play. Juliet’s attitude towards her parents changes, and she becomes very audacious.
Romeo has matured physically, but it seems his mind has yet to come as far. Juliet is more mature than Romeo because Juliet realizes that being in a relationship with Romeo will not end up well. She understands that if Romeo is ever seen around her he will be killed, but Romeo seems to think that his love for Juliet can survive anything, including the impending doom of Capulet’s wrath. “If they do see thee, they will murder thee.” (Act 2
At the beginning of the play Juliet was a very shy, and obedient girl. She considered what her parents said to her, and listened to the nurse’s opinions. “I’ll look to like, if looking liking move: But no more deep will I endart mine eye Than your consent gives strength to make it fly.” (Act 1 Scene 3 Line 97-99) Near the end of the play Juliet starts to become disobedient, and impulsive. “...He shall not make me there a joyful bride…” (Act 3 Scene 5 Line 118) This quote shows Juliet being disobedient to her parents, and not considering marrying Paris. “...Be not so long to speak; I long to die, If what thou speak’st speak not of remedy.” (Act 4 Scene 1 Line 66-67) This quote tells how rash Juliet has become since marrying Romeo. Juliet does not think of the life that her parents have worked hard to set out for her. She does not even think about talking to them, to handle the