'Romeo and Juliet': exploring Juliet's agency in Act 4, Scene 3
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I can explain Juliet’s agency in Act 4, Scene 3 of ‘Romeo and Juliet’.
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Potentially, we might see Juliet’s resolve as strengthening as her speech progresses.
However, the increasing desperate language might seem contradictory to this and could undermine her agency.
Speaking in regular iambic pentameter arguably indicates calm emotions since it reflects a steady heartbeat.
Juliet speaks in iambic pentameter when talking about her death which suggests she feels in control
However, her final line is the most far removed from iambic pentameter and could undermine her agency.
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