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JULIET'S LETTER TO A FRIEND

Capulet Manor
Maiden Way
Verona
15th June, 1599
Dearest Portia,
So much has changed since I last wrote to you! My life has completely changed in just a
matter of days. It all started at one of my father's regular house banquets (you remember
one where you met Antonio don't you?). Only, on this occasion, it wasn't just another
boring house party. In fact, it was exactly the opposite! Firstly, I discovered that my
father wished for me to marry Count Paris! Paris! Can you imagine Paris and I as a
couple?! Of course not! I despise him! He is so arrogant and boastful, constantly
bragging of his mansion and riches. Fortunately, my father still sees me as his 'little
girl' and has arranged the marriage to be in two years time. Hopefully, I can dissuade
him by then.
However, that is not the sole reason I am writing to you. I felt that I had to confide in
someone other than Nurse - for I have fallen in love! His name is Romeo and meeting him
was the second incident of the feast that made it so different from the usual boring
parties. His handsome looks are breathtaking and he is so romantic, nothing like all
those other men who treat me as if I am just a typical maiden. Although Romeo made me a
little uncomfortable at first, treating me like an angel, I soon made him realize that we
were equal - that I wasn't a goddess or a saint. I immediately fell in love with this
charming young man.
Later that week, I found myself in an embarrassing situation. I had walked out onto my
balcony, too preoccupied with my thoughts to notice anything unusual. I knew that Romeo
was an enemy, a Montague, but what was I to do? I was deeply in love with him. Meanwhile,
he was standing beneath the balcony and heard of my declarations of love for him. I
wouldn't have been so forward had I known he was there but it was too late. Then I
suddenly remembered the danger that he was in and quickly warned him. My kinsmen would
have killed him the minute thay caught sight of him, but my lover was only concerned of
showing me his love. That was when I realized that he was serious about our love. We
exchanged vows, and I knew that we were both solemn about our marriage.
I have these strong emotions bottled up inside me, yet I feel that there is no one around
me that I can talk to. I have confessed my love to Nurse, but she does not understand as
she has never loved. I cannot confide in my mother as Romeo is a sworn enemy and she will
most certainly keep me from seeing him. I am very confused - I know that Romeo is a
Montague and I love him, but I love my family too and I do not wish to betray them. I do
have some doubts of our marriage as we are both so young and everything is happenening so
quickly. I think that we may be rushing in a little, but I know that I love Romeo. What
can I do? I am so confused. Your relationship with Antonio was not as complicated as this
was it? Please write back soon.
Yours sincerely,
Juliet
XXX