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Putting Fate in Your Own Hands

Charlie Swan

Literature and Performance (Sl)

Ms. Guarino

11-14-15

1,998 Words

    “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare explores the theme of fate and destiny. Throughout the play, Juliet, who once seemed so innocent and naive, develops into a mature, young lady. Towards the end of the play, Juliet is able to determine her own fate and destiny by making her own decisions. The Nurse is a constant character to show the difference in Juliet from the beginning of the scenes to the end. Excerpts from, Act 2 Scene 5 portray how Juliet was amiable and innocent, Act 3 Scene 2 shows the turning point in Juliet’s personality, and Act 3 Scene 5, shows the final transition of Juliet into a woman, who makes her own decisions. Juliet's personality undergoes a significant amount of maturation throughout the scenes of the play;  through our performance we were able to show the maturity level changing in Juliet by her relationship with the Nurse, and the choices made in my performance of her body language and reactions that progresses in the three scenes.

     In the play, my partner played the Nurse to help convey the analysis. The Nurse stayed the same. She is vital to the analysis, because she helps show how Juliet’s personality changes. Juliet, is able to react off her, and therefore by having the Nurse the changes can be seen in Juliet. Towards the end of the excerpts, the Nurse is no longer a mother figure to her, and Juliet’s feelings will start changing towards the Nurse as she becomes more in control of her own life. This happens gradually through the excerpts chosen. In the first one the motherly connection is there, the second one it begins to diminish, and the last except it is totally gone. This power change shows that Juliet is no longer a dependent child.

     During the start of Act 2 Scene 5, Juliet's immaturity level and the way she was not fully devolved was shown through my body language and reactions in my performance. In the beginning of my performance, Juliet was modest and meek. She always respected the Nurse and never went against her. This is an important aspect, because it shows how she was still an adolescent and still honored her elders. In order to portray this, I kept my head down, and was very reliant on the Nurse. I would grab her and let her put her arms around me, while leaning into her. Juliet repeatedly asks the Nurse, “What news?”(2.5, 18)  She confided in the Nurse for the news, which is important, because it portrays how she is not ready to be on her own, yet. To show this urgency and dependency I used a childish, whining voice to beg, like a demanding child who is determined to get what she wants no matter what.  During this scene, Juliet never stands up to the Nurse, she gets upset and angry, but was never cruel. The childish, whining voice was also used when I got mad at the Nurse. During one part of the scene Juliet yelled, “How oddly thou repliest!”(2.5, 63) During this part I stomped my feet and crossed my arms, and my face became all scrunched up. I acted pouty and avoided eye contact with the Nurse during this part of the scene, because if I did make eye contact, it would look as if I was challenging the Nurse. During this scene, Juliet never challenged the Nurse, because the Nurse was a motherly figure to her, who she looked up to and respected. This excerpt grasped the young, naive Juliet, who is still a child in need of a mother figure.

     As the scene progresses Juliet shows subtle transitions in her personality and body language that are a preview into the more complete transition of her becoming a lady, that she will be making later in the play. When the Nurse talked about Romeo, I was often in a dreamy state, gazing off into the distance.  This shows a quieter and more thoughtful Juliet, who reflects upon her love of Romeo. I wanted it to look like I was in a trance. When the Nurse said, “Though his face be better than any man’s,” I immediately blushed and stared in the distance, thinking about my love, Romeo.  (2.5,42) This shows how Juliet lives in her own dreamy world, where everything is perfect between her and Romeo. She is in the young and in love stage, which shows the beginning of her transition into a young woman. This is the period of time where Juliet comes to realize she is not in need of the Nurses love anymore, but Juliet needs Romeo’s love and comfort. This realization is the preview into later scenes, where Juliet pushes the Nurse completely away. This slight transition was depicted towards the end of the excerpt, and shows Juliet’s development.

     Juliet starts to transition into a woman in Act 3 Scene 2, when she becomes more grown up and less dependent on the Nurse. However, she is not yet completely independent.  In the beginning of this scene, I ran to the Nurse and held her hands. I gazed up at her when she was talking, and put a concerned look on my face. This shows how Juliet is not fully developed and still cares about the Nurse’s approval of Romeo. Everything starts to change in this scene when the Nurse says, “Shame come to Romeo.”  This is an important part, because it is the key point in the play where Juliet starts to develop into a woman. In order to see this abrupt shift in personalities , I smack the Nurse's hand away and say, “Shall I speak ill of him that is my husband?”(3.2, 106) I made sure that my tone changed towards the Nurse, which in turn the Nurse reacts to. The Nurse shrinks down and her tone becomes quieter and shaker. This is the power change between the Nurse and Juliet. Juliet becomes more authoritative and the Nurse becomes meek. In order to do this, I added more authority behind my voice, by projecting more and adding more emphasis to words. This made me sound more confident and adult-like.  Also, when she says, “Shame come to Romeo,”  my face becomes red with anger, and I no longer stomp or whine like in the previous scene. (3.2, 98)It’s no longer body motion that shows anger, but more facial expressions. I do not pace or move around, but I contort my face to look sad, mad, happy, etc. This shows a greater maturity level, than stomping my feet. My authoritative voice and facial expressions shows Juliet transforming into a new person.

          In Act 3 Scene 5, Juliet transitions into a woman who decides to take circumstances into her own hands, for better or for worse, which is shown through my actions towards the Nurse by pushing her away, and ignoring her ideas. In this scene, she doesn’t count on the Nurse to make her decisions anymore.  For example, in the end of the scene Juliet proclaims, ”Ancient damnation! O most wicked fiend!”(3.5, 247-248) This is the first time that Juliet challenges the nurse, or even says anything bad about the Nurse. This is significant, because it depicts that Juliet is no longer dependent on the nurse; Juliet is willing to challenge the Nurse's opinions with her own. Juliet develops these opinions, which indicates that she is maturing and no longer needs someone to help her make these big decisions. Even though these decisions may not be the smartest, she makes them by herself, which is an adult characteristic. For instance, she makes the decision to "have the power to die."(3.5, 254-255) She is very sure of this decision, because it is her own. In order to illustrate this, I made sure to project my voice during this part, and got really loud. The anger could be seen on my face. I tried to make my face redder and more scrunched up to depict this anger. Also, to shows this anger I put more emphasis on the lines. I would say some louder than others, so I could get certain lines across to the audience. I put more emphasis on the lines, because it conveys that Juliet is serious about what she is doing. This is important, because it shows that she has gained a newfound confidence, in which she lacked before. She is no longer back and forth with her decisions, but she is sure of herself. This self insurance outlines the analysis of her growing up. Also in order to portray this, I looked off to the distant, at one point, and does not  pace anywhere. I made sure to stay in the same place and stand up straight, so it didn't seem like I was antsy. This also makes it seem like she is confident, and her adult-like nature is able to be seen. She is no longer a kid, who paces back and forward like she was in the previous excerpts of the scenes. The performance of this act was used to show the analysis of Juliet grown up, and her separation from the Nurse. She is a independent woman, who does not take suggestions from anyone, and it learned to make her own decisions.

    The separation from the Nurse continues in this scene, when Juliet puts Romeo before everyone else. Juliet, who was once reliant on the Nurse, now puts all of her love and respect into Romeo. She only wants comfort from Romeo, so when the Nurse tries to pat her head and say, "Marry I will, and this is wisely done," (3.5,247)  I move my head away from the Nurse, and I put my back to her as she leaves. This depicts the separation between the two of them. Juliet is actively pushing the Nurse away, because she does not want the Nurse to help her. By doing this she is Juliet says her monologue which ends with, "If all else fail, myself have the power to die."(3.5,255) She says this, because Juliet is willing to take her life for Romeo. If she can't be with him, then she does not want to be anywhere. The Nurse is no longer her main focus, and she does not care how the Nurse will feel if Juliet takes her own life. The detachment of Juliet and the Nurse represents Juliet becoming her own person. She doesn't need the Nurse to make her decisions, nor does she needs the Nurses comfort. She has learned to do all of these things on her own, like an adult.

          The theme of fate and destiny, which is shown throughout the play changes when I looked at the play in this way. Since Juliet is growing up and making her own decisions she becomes in control over her own destiny. She is no longer held down by the people that she once confided in.  Instead, she is coming into her own, and is able to confide in herself. By doing this, the things that happen to her, are her choice. It is no longer that it is destiny or fate that is doing this to her, yet it is herself doing it. At the end of the play it was her decision to take her life. She is an adult, choosing death.  She made this decision without consolation from her elders. It wasn't anyone's fault she did it, it was her own.  This is what I tried to depict throughout the scenes as a whole. My actions and body language were trying to connect the levels in which Juliet grew up, and tie up to the theme of the play. I think my partner and I did a good job in getting the analysis across to the audience. I was able to have a better understanding and was able to look at the play in a new perspective.  In conclusion, Juliet has matured into a young woman, who is able to defend herself.      

Citations

Shakespeare, William, Barbara A. Mowat, and Paul Werstine. The Tragedy of Romeo And Juliet: Folger Edition. N.p.: Demco Media, 2004. Print.

Writing Center

    I think in the future, I will work with writing center for other papers as well as to continue working on this one. They definitely helped a lot, and I was able to see a difference in my paper. I think I will go to them for this conclusion paragraph, so I can get more edits on this paper. Overall, I think the writing center helped me a lot with this paper, and helped make it better.

          I think that the writing center visit went well for me. They helped improve my paper a great amount. The writing center helped me pick out errors in the paper, and helped to make it flow better. The writing center and I worked on general revisions of the paper. These general revisions included grammar errors, punctuation, and the flow of the paper. The paper’s technical errors is always where I lose points, and it’s not a strong suit of mine. I forget to do it, or put punctuation in the wrong places. So Ms. Swift helped me with this aspect and showed me where some of the errors were. By showing me where some technical errors were I was able to go through my paper again and see places that needed to be fixed. This is a major percentage in the grade of this paper, so it helped that they guided me in fixing this.

    Also, we worked on furthering the analysis in certain spots throughout my paper. Before going to the writing center, my essay was lacking essential details explaining my analysis. The writing center helped to think through these parts, and guided me in the process of understanding what to add. Especially for the last scene/paragraph. I was stuck, because I didn’t know exactly what to say in that paragraph, because I didn’t know where to take it. Ms. Swift helped me come with ideas, and then as we brainstormed I was able to write more about it and conclude my paragraph. They helped my essay become stronger by adding these details.

     In order to strengthen the draft of the paper I just submitted, I think I need to work on my beginning and ending sentences in the paragraphs. It was hard for me to do this for every paragraph. After a while I started to get the hang of it and was able to make them better, however, I still think some of them need work. I think by fixing those, it will make the paragraphs in the paper flow together more, and it will be able to transition from one to the next. Some of the paragraphs do that right now, but some of them are just jumping from one part to the next. Also, to strengthen this draft, I wanted to work on the conclusion a little more. I didn’t know exactly what to say for it, and I covered everything said in class. But, I think it needs some work, so it can tie the paper all together, and make the paper come to a more solid conclusion.

Citations

http://debrabell.com/2013/04/how-do-you-get-kids-interested-in-writing/

Review on Peter Pan

I really enjoyed the play Peter Pan put on by Cheshire Academy. There is limited space in the Black Box, where the play took place, yet they used it wisely. The stage hands quickly transformed the stage into a new place, and it looked different then the first.  In the beginning, when they transitioned from Wendy’s bedroom to Peter Pan’s woods, it took me by surprise. I didn’t realize that it could look so different with the same props. It looked very whimsical. They made it look real with this way different colors and flowers that they used. I think they did a great job at this and made it look realistic.
     The actors in the play really embodied their characters, and I could tell this is something they enjoyed to do. I really liked watching the relationship between Wendy and Peter Pan. Sometimes it is hard to connect with scene partners, but they did a great job of showing the relationship that existed between them. From the beginning of the play, they grabbed my attention, especially when Wendy put the shadow on Peter Pan. From this moment I could see the “mother-child” relationship that existed between them.  Wendy’s little brother also took me by surprise, I think that she did an awesome job at capturing the childish little boy. The way she stomped her feet and made her voice small made me laugh. It was very comical, and interesting to watch. The pirates were also very comical, especially the one with the glasses. My favorite part, was when Hook asked them to shake his hand, but they wouldn’t. The one with the glasses pretended to laugh and wouldn’t stop just to please Hook. I thought the way she did that was entertaining and really fun to watch. Even though it was such a tiny thing, it was definitely one of my favorite parts to watch. I enjoyed all of the characters in the play, and I think the entire cast brought the script to life. 

     I would definitely watch the play again. They did a exceptional job, and caught my attention. From the scenes to the characters, they brought it all to life. I would recommend others to watch this. They definitely pulled off Peter Pan, with the limited spaces they had. It was different then the ordinary Peter Pan, because it was darker. However, this made it more interesting. I would like to congratulate everyone working on the play, because it was spectacular. 

Putting Fate in Your Own Hands

Charlie Swan
Literature and Performance (Sl)
Ms. Guarino
11-14-15
Putting Fate in Your Own Hands
     “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare explores the theme of fate and destiny. Juliet, who once seemed so innocent and naive, develops into a mature, young lady. She is now able to determine her own fate and destiny by making her own decisions. The Nurse is a constant character to show the difference in Juliet from the beginning of the scenes to the end. Excerpts from, Act 2 Scene 5 portray how Juliet was amiable and innocent, Act 3 Scene 2 shows the turning point in Juliet’s personality, and Act 3 Scene 5, shows the final transition of Juliet into a woman, who makes her own decisions. Juliet's personality undergoes a significant amount of maturation throughout the scenes of the play;  through our performance we were able to show the maturity level changing in Juliet through her costume, her relationship with the Nurse, and the way that her body language and reactions progress in the three scenes.
        Throughout the performance of Romeo and Juliet, I decided to make Juliet, played by me, wear a long, white dress. I wore this dress, because it represents innocence and purity. I wanted to look young, and immature the whole time.  The only things that I wanted to change were her actions and personality. This allows the audience to focus more on the personality and actions, rather than a changing costume. By wearing the white dress for every scene, the audience can then remember her purity in the beginning, and the stark way in which she changes in the end.
      In the play, my partner played the Nurse to help convey the analysis. The Nurse was a consistent character. She is vital to the analysis, because she helps show how Juliet’s personality changes. Juliet, is able to react off her, and therefore by having the Nurse the changes can be seen in Juliet. The Nurse is no longer a mother figure to her, and Juliet’s feelings will start changing towards the Nurse as she becomes more in control of her own life.
      During the start of Act 2 Scene 5, Juliet's immaturity level and the way she was not fully devolved was shown through my body language and reactions in my performance. In the beginning, Juliet was modest and meek. She always respected the Nurse and never went against her. This is an important aspect, because it shows how she was still an adolescent and still honored her elders. In order to portray this, I kept my head down, and was very reliant on the Nurse. I would grab her and let her put her arms around me, while leaning into her. Juliet repeatedly asks the Nurse, “What news?”(2.5, 18)  She confided in the Nurse for the news, which is important, because it portrays how she is not ready to be on her own, yet. To show this urgency and dependency I used a childish, whining voice to beg, like a demanding child who is determined to get what she wants no matter what.  During this scene, Juliet never stands up to the Nurse, she gets upset and angry, but was never cruel. The childish, whining voice was also used when I got mad at the Nurse. During one part of the scene Juliet yelled, “How oddly thou repliest!”(2.5, 63) During this part I stomped my feet and crossed my arms, and my face became all scrunched up. I acted pouty and avoided eye contact with the Nurse during this part of the scene, because if I did make eye contact, it would look as if I was challenging the Nurse. During this scene, Juliet never challenged the Nurse, because the Nurse was a motherly figure to her, who she looked up to and respected. Through my body language and respect for the Nurse, the audience can see the youthfulness of Juliet.
      As the scene progresses Juliet shows subtle transitions that are a preview into the more complete transition that she will be making later in the play. When the Nurse talked about Romeo, I was often in a dreamy state, gazing off into the distance.  This shows a quieter and more thoughtful Juliet, who reflects upon her love of Romeo. I wanted it to look like I was in a trance. When the Nurse said, “Though his face be better than any man’s,” I immediately blushed and stared in the distance, thinking about my love, Romeo.  (2.5,42) This shows how Juliet lives in her own dreamy world, where everything is perfect between her and Romeo. She is in the young and in love stage, which shows the beginning of her transition into a young woman.
      Juliet starts to transition into a woman in Act 3 Scene 2, when she becomes more grown up and less dependent on the Nurse. However, she is not yet completely independent.  In the beginning of this scene, I ran to the Nurse and held her hands. I gazed up at her when she was talking, and put a concerned look on my face. This shows how Juliet is not fully developed and still cares about the Nurse’s approval of Romeo. Everything starts to change in this scene when the Nurse says, “Shame come to Romeo.”  This is an important part, because it is the key point where Juliet starts to develop into a woman. In order to see this abrupt shift in personalities , I smack the Nurse's hand away and say, “Shall I speak ill of him that is my husband?”(3.2, 106) I made sure that my tone changed towards the Nurse, which in turn the Nurse reacts to. In order to do this, I added more authority behind my voice, by projecting more.  Also, when she says, “Shame come to Romeo,”  my face becomes red with anger, and I no longer stomp or whine like in the previous scene. (3.2, 98)It’s no longer body motion that shows anger, but more facial expressions. This shows a greater maturity level, than stomping my feet. My authoritative voice and facial expressions helped to portray Juliet becoming independent and self-reliant.
      Juliet is picking Romeo over everyone and does it with great conviction. The Nurse’s feelings no longer affect her, which is shown by this part, and the way I push the Nurse away. Before, Juliet would have never have done that, but as the scene progresses she forms into a new, different person.
     In Act 3 Scene 5, Juliet transitions into a woman who decides to take circumstances into her own hands, for better or for worse, which is shown through my actions and reactions in the performance. In this scene, she doesn’t count on the Nurse to make her decisions anymore.  For example, in the end of the scene Juliet proclaims, ”Ancient damnation! O most wicked fiend!”(3.5, 247-248) This is the first time that Juliet challenges the nurse, or even says anything bad about the Nurse. This is significant, because it depicts that Juliet is no longer dependent on the nurse; Juliet is willing to challenge the Nurse's opinions with her own. Juliet develops these opinions, which indicates that she is maturing and no longer needs someone to help her make these big decisions. Even though these decisions may not be the smartest, she makes them by herself, which is an adult characteristic. For instance, she makes the decision to "have the power to die."(3.5, 254-255) She is very sure of this decision, because it is her own. In order to illustrate this, I made sure to project my voice during this part, and got really loud. The anger could be seen on my face, and the lines had more emphasis on them. I put more emphasis on the lines, because it conveys that Juliet is serious about what she is doing. This is important, because it shows that she has gained a newfound confidence, in which she lacked before. She is no longer back and forth with her decisions, but she is sure of herself. This self insurance outlines the analysis of her growing up. Also in order to portray this, I looked off to the distant, at one point, and does not  pace anywhere. I made sure to stay in the same place and stand up straight, so it didn't seem like I was antsy. This also makes it seem like she is confident, and her adult-like nature is able to be seen. She is no longer a kid, who paces back and forward like she was in the previous excerpts of the scenes. The performance of this act was used to show the analysis of Juliet grown up, and her separation from the Nurse.
     The separation from the Nurse continues in this scene, when Juliet puts Romeo before everyone else. Juliet, who was once reliant on the Nurse, now puts all of her love and respect into Romeo. She only wants comfort from Romeo, so when the Nurse tries to pat her head and say, "Marry I will, and this is wisely done," (3.5,247)  I move my head away from the Nurse, and I put my back to her as she leaves. This depicts the separation between the two of them. Juliet is actively pushing the Nurse away, because she does not want the Nurse to help her. By doing this she is Juliet says her monologue which ends with, "If all else fail, myself have the power to die."(3.5,255) She says this, because Juliet is willing to take her life for Romeo. If she can't be with him, then she does not want to be anywhere. The Nurse is no longer her main focus, and she does not care how the Nurse will feel if Juliet takes her own life. The detachment of Juliet and the Nurse represents Juliet becoming her own person.
           The theme of fate and destiny, which is shown throughout the play changes when I looked at the play in this way. Since Juliet is growing up and making her own decisions she becomes in control over her own destiny. She is no longer held down by the people that she once confided in.  Instead, she is coming into her own, and is able to confide in herself. By doing this, the things that happen to her, are her choice. It is no longer that is is destiny or fate that is doing this to her, yet it is herself doing it. At the end of the play it was her decision to take her life. This wasn’t the job of fate or destiny. This is what I tried to depict throughout the scenes as a whole. My actions and body language were trying to connect the levels in which Juliet grew up, and tie up to the theme of the play. I think my partner and I did a good job in getting the analysis across to the audience. By acting it out with my partner I was able to have a better understanding of the play, and I was able to look at it in a new perspective.  In conclusion, Juliet has matured into a young woman, who is able to defend herself.    







Citations
Shakespeare, William, Barbara A. Mowat, and Paul Werstine. The Tragedy of Romeo And Juliet: Folger Edition. N.p.: Demco Media, 2004. Print.

Body Paragraph Revised

In Act 3 Scene 5, Juliet transitions into a woman who decides to take circumstances into her own hands, for better or for worse, which is shown through my actions and reactions in the performance. In this scene, she doesn’t count on the Nurse to make her decisions anymore.  For example, in the end of the scene Juliet proclaims, ”Ancient damnation! O most wicked fiend!”(3.5, 247-248) This is the first time that Juliet challenges the nurse, or even says anything bad about the Nurse. This is significant, because it depicts that Juliet is no longer dependent on the nurse; Juliet is willing to challenge the Nurse's opinions with her own. Juliet develops these opinions, which indicates that she is maturing and no longer needs someone to help her make these big decisions. Even though these decisions may not be the smartest, she makes them by herself, which is an adult characteristic. For instance, she makes the decision to "have the power to die."(3.5, 254-255) She is very sure of this decision, because it is her own. In order to illustrate this, I made sure to project my voice during this part, and got really loud. The anger could be seen on my face, and the lines had more emphasis on them. I put more emphasis on the lines, because it conveys that Juliet is serious about what she is doing. This is important, because it shows that she has gained a newfound confidence, in which she lacked before. She is no longer back and forth with her decisions, but she is sure of herself. This self insurance outlines the analysis of her growing up. Also in order to portray this, I looked off to the distant, at one point, and does not  pace anywhere. I made sure to stay in the same place and stand up straight, so it didn't seem like I was antsy. This also makes it seem like she is confident, and her adult-like nature is able to be seen. She is no longer a kid, who paces back and forward like she was in the previous excerpts of the scenes. The performance of this Act was used to show the analysis of Juliet grown up, and her separation from the Nurse.

Outline

Thesis: 

Juliet's personality undergoes a significant amount of maturation throughout the scenes of the play shown through her costume, her relationship with the Nurse, and the way that her body language and reactions progress in the three scenes. 

Outline: 

I. Introduction 

A. Scenes: Act 2 Scene 5, Act 3 Scene 2, Act 3 Scene 5

B. Thesis Statement 

II. Body Paragraph 1

A. Costuming- the white dress symbolizes innocence and purity

1. the dress stays constant and contrasts her changing personality 

III. Body Paragraph 2 

A. Introduce the Nurse very briefly

1. how Juliet changes in comparison to the nurse

2. how the nurse no longer will be a mother figure to her, and how Juliet will start changing feelings towards the nurse

3. The nurse is a vital character, because she stays constant and Juliet is the only one changing

4. Power Relationship 

IIII. Body Paragraph 3 

A. Analysis and Performance of Act 2 Scene 3 

1. Actions towards the nurse

2. analysis of how she is still a child and not yet developed into her own person 

3. how I performed to show that she is still young and childish 

a) whining 

b) never looking at the nurse

c) pouting

d) crossing her arms 

V. Body Paragraph 4

A. Analysis and Performance of Act 3 Scene 2 

1. Actions towards the nurse start to change

2. Transition scene

3. she starts off as dependent in the nurse but in the end she starts to make her own decisions 

4. key events

a) push the nurse away and don't let her touch me

VI. Body Paragraph 5

A. Analysis and Performance of Act 3 Scene 5

1. Actions towards the nurse are completely different​

a) She is very deceitful in this scene

b) she acts like she care what the nurse says, but then calls her names when she leaves

2. This is more about her making her own decisions whether good or bad 

a) death 

3. self reliant 

4. her love is now all towards Romeo and not to the nurse anymore

VII. Conclusion

A. cover the analysis again

B. reflect on how the scene was and how was it 

C. what could have been done better to help reflect the analysis

Outgrowing Old Habits and Becoming Self Reliant

     Throughout the play, “Romeo and Juliet,” by Shakespeare, one of the main characters, Juliet, changes drastically. From the beginning to the end, Juliet develops into her own person. She was once a little girl who depended on every one and was young and innocent. Towards the end of the play she becomes more mature and an independent woman. This was shown through the scene acted out of the play, which was entiletd, "Outgrowing Old Habits, and Becoming Self Reliant." The scenes that were chosen to show this transformation was Act 2 Scene 5, Act 3 Scene 2, Act 3 Scene 5. the nurse played a major role in the scenes to help portray the analysis. The analysis was shown through personal character choices, actions, and costuming.
        Juliet in the beginning of the play was modest and meek. She kept her head down and was very reliant on the nurse, often begging her to help her and listen to her. Throughout Act 2 Scene 5, Juliet repeatedly asks the nurse, “What's the news.” She depended on the nurse to tell her and she got on her hands and knees and begged. Juliet used a childish, whining voice to beg, like a child who is asking for something, and wants to get what they want.  During this scene, Juliet never stood up to the nurse, Juliet got upset and angry, but was never cruel. The childish, whining voice was also used when Juliet got mad. During one part of the scene Juliet yelled, “How oddly thou repliest!” During this part she stomped her feet and crossed her arms, because she didn’t get what she wanted. However, it wasn't in a mature way, it was in a pouty, crying manner. She didn’t look the nurse in the eyes, because if she did, it would look like she was challenging the nurse. During this stage, she would never challenge the nurse, because the nurse was a motherly figure to her, who she looked up to and respected. To continue the childish aspect throughout this scene, when talking about Romeo, Juliet was often in a dreamy state, gazing off into the distance. When the nurse said, “Though his face be better than any man’s,” Juliet immediately blushes and just stares in the distance thinking about her love.  This shows how Juliet lives her own never, dreamy world, where everything is perfect between her and Romeo. It's the young and in love stage, which every child goes through.
     Juliet starts to challenge the nurse in Act 3 Scene 2, Act 3 Scene 5. She becomes more grown up and less dependent. When arguing with the nurse, she makes direct eye contact and has more authority behind her voice. Her tones change towards the nurse, which in turn the nurse reacts to. in Act 3 Scene 2, Juliet begins to challenge the nurses viewpoint when the nurse says, “Shame come to Romeo.” When she says this Juliet's face becomes red with anger, and instead of stomping or whining like in the previous scene, Juliet smacks the nurse's hand away and says, “Shall I speak ill of him that is my husband?” She is picking Romeo over everyone and does it will great conviction. The nurses feeling no longer affect her, which is shown by this part. Before, Juliet would have never have done that, but as the scene progresses she forms into a new, different person. However, the greatest transformation can be seen by the character choice in Act 3 Scene 5. Juliet, pretends to understand the nurse and respect her. So, the audience thinks she is returning to her old, innocent self. However, when the nurse walks away she moves so the nurse can't touch her goodbye and shouts,”Ancient damnation! O most wicked fiend!” This is the first time Juliet bad mouths the nurse, and she does it with such anger. Instead of stomping her feet, the emotion can be seen in Juliet's face, which is more adult like. Juliet's body language and voice has changed from the beginning to end, which was a personal character choice. It helped enhance the analysis and show Juliet growing up.
    Throughout these scenes,the nurse played a constant character. She was used to show how Juliet's personality changed in comparison to her. This helps show the distinct difference in Juliet’s personality. In the beginning, as shown before Juliet depended on the nurse, and at the end she didn't anymore. The nurse reacts to this in a way like she shocked, this showed that people notice that Juliet is changing and the effect that the “new” Juliet has on people. Juliet is able to act of this, and use this to become even more distant.
    Actions and reactions play an important part of developing the analysis. The nurse guides Juliet into her actions. Juliets actions are noticeably different from the beginning to the end. For example, in the beginning of the plat Juliet falls to her knees begging and touching the nurse.
   



Bullet Points:
she lets the nurse touch her when she gets the news about Romeo and her being married
towards the last scene when the nurse tries to touch her, she looks away
how these reactions support the analysis= the nurse pushing for normal juliet and trying to comfort her, but juliet does not accept
How Juliet walks away from the nurse is an action example when she walks across the stage away from the nurse, because the nurse said something she doesn't like
make this mostly about reactions off each other, because touched on actions in the previous paragraph briefly
Reactions such as the nurse touching her, combing her hair, etc.
costuming and design
the costume of juliet represents innocence and purity
the costume of the nurse is like the old days
the set design is made to look old and vintage
puts the viewer in that time period to encapture what is happening
Conclusion- make 2 paragraphs
talk about how this has an affect on the theme of the play of fate and destiny
Juliet is choosing her own destiny= therefore she is changing
why she is changing which is due to romeo
this is significant because she is willing to become mature all for the love of a boy, which used to be innocent
Talk about how he draft went, good and bad aspects- memorization, movement to etc.

New and Improved

      Grace and I did several scenes (Act 2 Scene 5, Act 3 Scene 2, Act 3 Scene 5) to show the analysis of Juliet (played by Charlie) growing up. We wanted to show her childish aspect, and how she grew away from that into a more aggressive, grown-up character.  In order to show this, he nurse would be the “constant” character. The nurse (played by Grace) wouldhave the same emotions, and would not change much. By doing this, the viewer will be able to see the stark differences in Juliet’s personality, from the beginning scene to the end scene. I think Grace and I did a good job at grasping this concept, and showing the analysis through our work. 

     Grace and I were able to react off each other really well in these scenes. At first, I was timid and shy, to do this I often looked off into the distance. Juliet was amazed by Romeo and so in love with him.  I played Juliet this way at first to show the young, immature love. Even, when I did raise her voice Grace for certain parts in the first scene, it was a childish put. I stomped my feet and crossed my arms. This is how a young person usually acts to their elders when they are upset. In response Grace ignored it, but this was only for the first scene. Grace did this, because she could see the childless in Juliet, and didn’t know yet how Juliet changed. Toward the end of the scenes, I played Juliet as more grown up. I looked directly into Grace’s eyes. When I yelled it was with more authority, I didn’t stomp or do anything else. Grace did really well when reacting off Juliet for this part of the scene. When Juliet started to become more mature, and be more aggressive, Grace backed up. She showed that she was shocked that Juliet was acting this way. This helped show that the Nurse noticed a difference in Juliet.

       One thing that could have been better was projection and speed. During some of the lines of Juliet, I went to fast. I have to learn how to slow down and pace myself, because the words got jumbled together. This has to be worked on overtime, but for now I have to consciously think about slowing down my lines. Also, there are times when I have to project more, because I was too quiet. This might be due to the rushing. When I talk to fast, my voice becomes lower. This happens quite frequently. The better I get at slowing down my lines, and making sure to pronunciation my words, the more people will understand what I am saying. I only rushed through a couple of my lines, so not too much information was missed. But, even a little information missed can sometimes ruin a scene. However, after watching the video, it wasn’t terrible, it just need improvement, so next time everyone can understand what I am saying. 

    I think the scene was much improved since the first draft of the video. Grace and I were able to better memorize our lines, which improved a lot of our scene. At first it was difficult for me to move when I was supposed to, or to react off Grace. My nose was so into the paper, that I couldn’t do any of these things. However, during the final draft, the scene was better memorized, and we were able to move better, and react off each other more. This helped the scene come to life, and a clearer interpretation of the analysis to the scene. So, overall the scene was much improved. 

     Not only did memorizing help the scene come to life, but by adding props and costumes. Juliet wore a long white dress, to symbolize innocence. The dress made me look more like Juliet, and in the time set it is supposed to be in. Grace wore a long fringy dress with an apron. This is a common thing servants would wear during this time period. By adding costuming and Juliet’s bed, a more realistic interpretation can be made. The audience will understand what time period it is, and therefore comprehend why certain things are the way they are. The scene jumped to life when these things were added. 

      I think my performance ability has changed since the beginning of reading Romeo and Juliet. When I first did a scene about Romeo and Juliet, I was able to get into character as much as I could now. The language was still confusing then, and therefore I couldn’t make a proper analysis of her. In this scene however, I was able to embody the character more, and become a stronger actress. I think by understanding the language this helped. Also, the ability to stage the scenes have become better. I look at more que lines to see where a person should more, whereas before I just picked random spots. I think realizing this will help me in the future. Working with Grace definitely helped me figure out these key lines, and develop into a better actress. She helped me study my lines, and I was able to work off her. Overall, I think this scene was a success. 

Citations: 

http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/1968-romeo-and-juliet-by-franco-zeffirelli/images/28125877/title/juliet-nurse-1968-r-j-film-photo

Scenes

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=cUQNRK13bmQ

A Deepened Analysis

I think the first draft of the scene went well for Grace and I. We were able to capture the character development of Juliet. I was able to capture the childish essence a lot better this time around then the last. In order to to catch this essence, I stomped my feet and got mad in a whinny manner. This showed the immaturity that Juliet has in the first scene. I think this was something I was able to get down, the manner of Juliet in general. I was able to understand how she is supposed to act and what she is supposed to do to in capture this, like the example above. In the next few scenes, I was able to develop a more confident Juliet. I projected my voice more and lost the urgency and child like whining of Juliet in the beginning. I think Grace did a good job of capturing her character too. By talking to each other we were able to have a better character development, and understand how tot exact off each other to make sure we were getting down the analysis. Another example is that at first I relied on the nurse, but towards the end, I didn't rely on the nurse or depend on her as much as I did before.
     However, there was still somethings that I need to work on for the final draft. The secede needs to be better memorized, this way it is easier to find places for movements. When my nose is in the script it often becomes hard for me to forget when actions are supposed to occur. Not only that, but some emotions are lost along the way, because I stumble over some words. This lack of emotion, causing a lost meaning of the script. I do make facial expressions when reading the script, but the audience can't really see it when I'm looking down at the script. So, I think by looking up many issues can be resolved, and a more deeper analysis can be seen, because better emotions and actions can be put into it. Another problem I had was talking to fast, this may be due reading to much off the script. But, talking to fast, some information is lost. This is dangerous, because some of the script is already cut, so all the important information is left. By slowing down the audience will better understand what I am saying, and again it will help further the analysis.

Becoming A Women

The character that I am playing in this scene is Juliet. The scene is trying to show the concept of Juliet growing up and changing. As Juliet, I am going to be quiet and meek for the first scene. She won't be as loud as she will be at the end. To portray this meek innocent character at first, I will have to look at my hands and towards the ground. I will pace a little bit to show a child like character, because children cannot stay still. This will show her young innocent self. When Juliet does get upset, she will be a child like upset, pouting, stomping her feet, and other child like actions.  As the next scene comes on, she is not as innocent, but she's not an adult either. So, I will make more eye contact with the other character, but my voice will still be a little quiet. This shows that she can take some authority, but she is still young, and nieve in a sense. The last scene is a big change from all this, Juliet becomes confident and loud. She is no longer outspoken. To portray this I will stand up straight, make eye contact and talk loudly. I will have more authority in my voice. I won't move around in a pacing manner as much as the other two scene. This will show the polar oppositeness between Juliet before and Juliet now. I will stand up straight to show that she is in charge. Is way she looks older and more mature, and she will no longer be the innocent child.