Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, children of two feuding families, meet at a party and fall instantly in love. Later that night, Romeo sneaks into the Capulet orchard and overhears Juliet declaring her love for him. Here, Juliet questions Romeo’s true feelings and her own behaviour, whilst declaring her passion for him. She starts to show signs of developing confidence and self- possession as well as demonstrating her loyalty or lack thereof loyalty towards her family. In this whole soliloquy Juliet shows the beginnings of increasing self-possession, individuality and confidence that ultimately leads her to seek her own fate, rather than a destiny imposed upon her by her parents. As a part of this society, it is frowned upon for females
