https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx It's All About Character en-us 2018-03-31 23:33:09 UTC 2025-12-27 10:50:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Doubleheart.png mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248730010 This post paints the picture of Juliet outside the Capulet house in Act 2 on the iconic balcony scene. Nature is present in the background to fit with the theme of this post’s caption, hashtag, and filter.
Juliet’s username is @montulet1597, which references her rant about the insignificance of the names “Montague” and “Capulet” dictating the lives of Verona: “What’s Montague?... Doff thy name, and for that name which is no part of thee Take all myself,” (Act II Scene 2). Her views on this are shown through the combining of the two names to take away their importance. Additionally, Juliet is supposed to have allegiance to both names, due to her marriage being separate from her family. The number 1597 is significant because it is the year this play was published. 
This first post’s caption is a quote from Act II Scene 2: “this bid of love, by summer’s ripening breath, may prove a beauteous flower when next we meet.” 
The hashtag used on this post is #flowersdietoosoon. This references the quote used in the caption, which compares Juliet and Romeo’s love to a flower. It foreshadows their quick death in the metaphor of flowers’ short shelf lives. 
The filter used is a black and white filter names “Willow”. The black and white goes along with Juliet’s dramatic and passionate nature, and it also ties in with the theme of this post. ]]> 2018-04-05 03:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248730010 mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248730634 2018-04-05 03:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248730634 mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248730968 This instagram post is set in fair Verona as well; specifically, it is set in the Capulet family tomb. This was the location where Juliet’s death took place. 
The caption, “my last and final resort,” is used because it is the final option that Juliet wants to pursue when all else fails. After Friar Lawrence’s plan of Juliet faking her death ends in Romeo poisoning himself, Juliet seeks to do the same. When she finds that there is no poison left for her, she uses Romeo’s dagger to commit suicide. In Act V Scene 3, some of Juliet’s final words are “then I’ll be brief. O happy dagger! This is thy sheath; there rust, and let me die.” 
This post uses the hashtag, #happydagger,
which also stems from the previously mentioned quote. #eternallove can be explained in Act V Scene 3, when it is described that Romeo and Juliet’s death was an effect of their love: “their course of love, the tidings of their death.” 
The filter used is named “slumber,” which can refer to Juliet’s death. ]]> 2018-04-05 03:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248730968 mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248731074 The location of this post is the Capulet House where Juliet’s nurse (pictured) resides. 
The caption exemplifies Juliet’s anger towards the Nurse when she is advising her to marry Count Paris. Juliet’s most trusted lifetime friend is the Nurse, and in this moment, Juliet feels betrayed by her. Her caption under the photo of the Nurse states “my one true friend: a traitor to my happiness in the end.” By this point Juliet is consumed by Romeo, and anyone advising against him is seen as a villain to her. I. Act III Scene 4 Juliet vents “O most wicked fiend... dispraise  my lord with that same tongue which she praised him above compare so many thousand times?” This shows how in Juliet’s last moment, she discredited the Nurse, despite her being with her since birth. 
Two hashtags are used after this caption. The first, is #breastfedandbetrayed. This is because rather than Lady Capulet, the Nurse breastfed Juliet. This is an important bonding and nurturing act which just shows how close the two were before Juliet’s life turned upside down. In Act I Scene 3, the Nurse explains “Thou wast the prettiest babe that e’er I nursed.”
#romeoaboveall follows this. This can be justified by the same passage. It just shows how in the end, Juliet puts her relationship with Romeo before even her closest individual’s advice. ]]> 2018-04-05 03:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248731074 mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248731725 2018-04-05 03:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248731725 mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248731819 This meme is a common trend used to compare two things: one that is favored, and one that isn’t, similar to how the Krusty Krab is favored over the Chum Bucket in Spongebob. In Juliet’s case of course, her two love interests are compared. Romeo is Juliet’s ideal lover, and she does anything for him. This is evident in Act II Scene 2, where Juliet says “Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, And I’ll no longer be a Capulet.” Here Juliet explains that she would disown her family name in order to be with her beloved Romeo. Count Paris is the man that she is expected to marry; however, she does not want to be with him whatsoever. She portrays this perspective in Act IV Scene 1, where she says “O, bid me leap rather than marry Paris, From off the battlements of yonder tower...” Here, she explains that she would rather die than marry Count Paris, which clearly shows her view of him compared to her view on Romeo. ]]> 2018-04-05 03:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248731819 mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248731867 This meme represents how Juliet expects Friar Lawrence’s plan to work, but it fails miserably. This is evident after the Friar proposes this idea to Juliet, and she responds with “give me, give me! O, tell not me of fear!” She puts all her trust and faith into the Friar, for he is her last hope to avoid her arranged marriage and be reunited with Romeo. Despite this, the plan backfires terribly and Juliet and Romeo end up committing suicide to be with one another. In Act V Scene 3, Prince Escalus states “came to this vault to die and lie with Juliet.” It is shown how in result of Friar’s plan, Juliet and Romeo ended up dead. The meme basically mocks how Juliet’s expectations were high, but the plan lead to her fatality in the end.  ]]> 2018-04-05 03:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248731867 mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248732004 This meme demonstrates how quickly Juliet’s life changed. One day she was marrying the man she loved, and the next she was facing her death. For example, in Act II Scene 5, the Nurse says to Juliet: “there stays a husband to make you a wife...” Later on, in Act IV Scene 1, Juliet says “be not so long to speak; I long to die.” The video is supposed to represent and poke fun at what happened to Romeo and Juliet right after they were married. 
Friar Lawrence: “So smile the heavens upon this holy act of marriage.” 
Romeo and Juliet:]]> 2018-04-05 03:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248732004 mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248733645 Song #1: Without You by Lana Del Rey
The concept of this song surrounds the idea of a girl who "has everything"; however, she only desires the presence of the man she loves. Lana Del Rey even uses metaphors for dying for him which directly relates to Juliet's situation. She claims that she is nothing without her lover and indirectly describes dying for him. In Act V Scene 3, Juliet says “Poison, I see, hath been his timeless end... I will kiss thy lips; haply some poison yet dots ha g on them, to make die with a restorative.” This quote describes Juliet’s desires to die with Romeo, as soonas she finds that he is gone, which is very similar to the entirety of this song. 

Song #2: Lovesong by the Cure 
"Lovesong” is the typical song that explains the perspective of an unconditional and eternal love. Of course, this is how Juliet feels about Romeo, and these passionate feelings consume her mind. In Act II Scene 2, she states “My love as deep; the more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite.” The same concept of infinite and never-ending love is described in the lyrics and in Juliet’s words. 

Song #3: On My Own from Les Miserables 
The woman singing this song speaks of the struggles she faces from being away or without the man she loves. She expresses her want and need to be beside him and talks about him being in her thoughts when he is not directly next to her. Juliet similarly explains her pain in Romeo’s banishment in Act III Scene 2. She says “Romeo is banished. There is no end, no limit, measure, bound, in that word’s death; no words can that woe sound.” Juliet feels that there is nothing worse than Romeo being forced away from her. 

Song #4: Fade to Black by Metallica
Metallica discusses the hardships and the dark mindset of drifting towards committing suicide in this song. Juliet’s love with Romeo consumes her entire life, and each unfortunate circumstance lead her further towards her ultimate fate of suicide. When Romeo becomes her one focus, the status of their situation determines these kids’ lives. In Act IV Scene 1, Juliet vents “be not so long to speak, I long to die.” This gives a more in depth perspective on her consideration of death even before she committed the act. 

Song #5: Shot Down by Khalid
The lyrics of this song explain Khalid being reliant on his lover for his happiness because of his intense infatuation. He expresses that she “has his heart.” He also mentions that he would prioritize his love over his family, which very specifically relates to a quote from Juliet when she discovers Romeo’s banishment. She explains that she would rather her parents die, than Romeo be banished to Mantua. She says “Why follow’d not, when she said ‘Tybalt’s dead;’ thy father, or thy mother, nay, or both...” (Act III Scene 2).

Song #6: RIP 2 My Youth by the Neighbourhood
This song describes a situation in which someone young dies due to their unfortunate and unhealthy surroundings. This is extremely relevant to Juliet, interns of Verona’s family feud which ultimately is responsible for killing her. In the prologue, it says “the fearful passage of their death-marked love and the continuance is their parents’ rage, which but their children’s end could not remove...” 

Song #7: Sign of the Times by Harry Styles
“Sign of the Times” is a much more abstract concept that discusses death/a final end after existing and struggling through a painful life. Harry talks about the release and peace that comes in the end. This can refer to the bigger idea surrounding Juliet’s life. The prologue explains “a pair of star crossed lovers take their life; whose misadventured piteous overthrows roth with their death bury their parents strife.” This line talks about the finality and peace that came out of the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. 

Song #8: Daydreamin’ by Ariana Grande
This song is from the point of view of a girl who is infatuated with someone. She wants to be by them all of the time, so she has him on her mind about him when they are not together. Similarly, in Act II Scene 2, Juliet exclaims “O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefor art thou Romeo?” This is when she is without him and is venting about her situation. 

Song #9: Wild Horses by the Rolling Stones (covered by the Sundays)
The lyrics express how nothing could tear them away from their love, despite the pain it has caused in their lives. Additionally, the lyrics state “lets do some living after we die,” which coincides with Juliet’s story. In Act IV Scene 1, she says “things that, to hear them told, have made me tremble; and i will do it without fear or doubt to love an unstain’d wife to my sweet love.” This explains how she would do anything to continue to be the best wife for Romeo, despite how terrible. 

Song #10: Don’t Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult 
The song tells the story from the perspective of two lovers joining one another in suicide. In the song, one is convincing the other, similar to how Romeo's status influenced all of Juliet's decisions, and his death ultimately influenced hers. Romeo and Juliet are mentioned in this song, appropriately, for the concept is directly related to their story. In the prologue, it says “ a pair of starcrossed  lovers take their life...” 


]]> 2018-04-05 03:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248733645 mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248739669 Juliet would most definitely have a playlist representing her feelings and situations if she were in the modern day. She expresses her thoughts often beautifully and through many metaphors in a melodramatic way, which is often demonstrated through music as well. ]]> 2018-04-05 04:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/248739669 mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249100117 2018-04-06 03:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249100117 mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249100287 Juliet uses twitter as a young teenager to voice some of her feelings that may be viewed as naive. Some of her tweets are ironic and/or include inside jokes about her life, since her situation is so unfortunate that it is almost laughable. Her twitter account functions as a brief diary for some of the summarizing thoughts that she may have had throughout the play. 
Juliet tweets about how her newfound love for Romeo is sprung from hate, since he is supposed to be her enemy. This references what she says in Act II: it somewhat forshadows the future events in the play. Because their love originated in a hateful place, the status of their relationship is ultimately doomed in the end. 
The hashtag, #doffthyname, also references a point that Juliet makes on the balcony scene. This is relevant to the topic of the irony in their love. Juliet and Romeo’s last names represent the hate that has ravished their families for so long. Juliet disagrees with the concept that they must hate eachother  for this reason alone. 
The location of Juliet while she’s tweeting this is on her balcony, since this is where the quotes that are referenced in this tweet are said. ]]> 2018-04-06 03:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249100287 mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249100322 This tweet also references the iconic balcony scene, since it is a major determining moment of Juliet’s love for Romeo. In the scene, Romeo continuously compares Juliet to the sun through metaphors. Additionally, when she asks him if his love for her is true, he compares it to the moon. Juliet’s tweet points out both of these comments, since they are intertwined. Juliet’s comparison to the sun is valid because Romeo views her as his source for life. On the other hand, Juliet criticizes Romeo when he compares their love to the moon, because she says that the moon is not quite as constant as their love is. 
The hashtag used is #starcrossedlovers, because this metaphor not only relates to the theme of the sun and the moon, but it is also the main theme throughout the entire play. Juliet and Romeo are doomed lovers. ]]> 2018-04-06 03:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249100322 mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249100362 This tweet shows how much progress has been made in character development and plot within these few days for Juliet. It references her extremely young age of thirteen, and how many mature experiences she goes through in this short time. The audience forgets how young she really is, because she is dealing with such heavy concepts such as love and death. Juliet’s life changes drastically from Act I to Act V. 
#13yearoldsknowbest is something that someone of her age may say due to the fact that she is still very young and naive. It also highlights how many adult decisions she makes on her own since her life is so secretive, and her circumstances are so severe. ]]> 2018-04-06 03:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249100362 mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249100388 Juliet tweets this after she visits Friar Lawrence and he establishes her final plan. Juliet’s consultation with the Friar is evident in Act IV Scene 1, when Juliet says “tell me not; friar; that thou hear’st of this; Unless you tell me how I may prevent it.”  Since Juliet is now supposed to be putting on a facade of obedience towards her parents before she fakes her death, the double meaning of this tweet can can be perceived by her family. Since the Friar is a religious man, Juliet’s action can viewed as her seeking in advice from God. 
Additionally, she finishes the tweet with #friendlyfriar, which serves the same purpose as the tweet itself. ]]> 2018-04-06 03:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249100388 mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249100430 This tweet is much more direct, and it firmly describes Juliet’s situation of depression and frustration, as well as her desire to die with Romeo. It also refers to how Juliet’s name continued to live on in Verona after her death, and how the world today still recognizes her story. This is evident in Act V Scene 3 when Montegue states “that while Verona by that name is known, there shall be no figure at such a rate be set as that if true and faithful Juliet.” Juliet’s ideas fail to work on multiple occasions. Her plan with the Friar doesn’t work, and her wish to drink Romeo’s poison is not fulfilled either: “O comfortable friar! where is my lord? I do remember well where I should be, And there I am. Whereusmg Romeo?” (Act V Scene 3). 
Additionally, the hashtags on this post give further examples of these situations. #fakedmydeath is significant in that it was Friar Lawrence’s plan for Juliet. #savesomepoisonforme represents how Juliet wishes to drink Romeo’s poison, but there is none left. In Act V Scene 3, Juliet exclaims “poison, I see, hath been his timeless end: O churl! drunk all, and left no friendly drip to help me after?” ]]> 2018-04-06 03:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249100430 mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249103962 2018-04-06 03:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249103962 mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249104655 This Shakespearean sonnet is written about Juliet from the perspective of her regretful parents. They are blaming themselves, as well as Verona’s feud as a whole, for Juliet’s tragedy. It is described that her youth was taken from having to endure her first love in a hostile environment. Lord and Lady Capulet discuss how they feel that they are responsible for taking the feud so far and leading their daughter to suicide. On the other hand, they speak of the resolved conflict that has come from the sacrificial Montague and Capulet children. This sonnet shows the melancholy remorse that Romeo and Juliet’s parents, as well as the citizens of Verona must have felt after the tragedy. In Act V Scene 3, Capulet’s resolution of peace that comes from the tragedy is stated: “O brother Montague, give me thy hang: this is my daughter’s jointure, for no more can I command.” This shows his regret and desire to make things right regarding the feud that killed his daughter. ]]> 2018-04-06 03:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249104655 mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249179482 Juliet uses instagram for as a diary of her deepest conflicts. Similar to the reason she utilizes a playlist, Juliet’s artistic and dramatic personality justifies her Instagram. Some of the most intense points in her journey with Romeo are portrayed here with a simple photo and a caption that convey a deeper meaning. In the play, Juliet uses figurative languages similarly. ]]> 2018-04-06 11:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249179482 mayla_181054 https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249185656 Twitter is used by Juliet in the same way that Juliet rants in soliloquies to herself when she is alone. She does this, for example, In Act II Scene 2 when Romeo is spying on her. Juliet’s, while shorter and more precise, can be compared to this. She is voicing her thoughts somewhat to herself, for only she truly knows what she is discussing. ]]> 2018-04-06 12:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mayla_181054/mkjc5lax6umx/wish/249185656