Alyssa Watson

Literature 9
March 1, 2010

Romeo and Juliet Act One Scene Three Learning Task

Devotion

Determination-firmness of purpose; resoluteness; the process of

establishing something exact.

Example-I always seem to have determination to do something,

especially in school. This past month has been a little bit stressful
what with my being sick and a big group project at hands. Though not
having that team time did not put me down, I knew that I first had to
get better. Then, I had to work on the project. I had very little to work
with, since I had not met with my group in over a week. I was still
determined to get it done. I was not going to fail, and I knew I could do
it. I set my mind to it and it was my focus. In the end I got it all done,
and it felt great.

Romeo and Juliet

Task One-Summary-In this scene Lady Capulet asks Juliet what she
thinks of Paris. In the prior scene, Paris asked Capulet if he could marry
Juliet, Capulet said it was okay with him, but that he would let Juliet
decide. Lady Capulet and the Nurse reveal that Juliet is not the age
they say she is indeed she is only 13. In about two weeks, on August 1,
she will turn 14. The Nurse then recalls of when Juliet was little and she
was feeding her. An earthquake shook the place, and then her husband
came. The Nurse continued to recall a funny moment between Juliet
and the Nurse’s husband. Lady Capulet turns to Juliet and asks her of
what she thinks of Paris. Juliet has never paid much attention to him
before, so she will look at him tonight (at the party) and decide if she
likes him. Then Peter enters, telling Lady Capulet the guests have
arrived and are a bit out of control. They want herself as well as Juliet.
Then they all exit.

Task Two-
1. Act One Scene Two-Benvolio is trying to convince Romeo to go to
the Capulet party this evening. Benvolio-“Come on, you first
decided she was beautiful when no one else was around. There
was no one to compare her to except herself. But let your eyes
compare her to another beautiful woman who I’ll show you at
 this feast, and you won’t think shes’ the best anymore.”
Romeo-“I’ll go with you. Not because I think you’ll show me
anything better, but so I can see the woman I love.”
• In this part of the scene, Benvolio is so commited and
determined to get Romeo to come to the Capulet party. He
sees how upset he is over Rosaline not loving him. He is
desperate to find a new love for Romeo that he risks going
to their family’s arch enemy’s home.

1. Act One Scene One-Sampson is determined to get into a fight. At

first Sampson and Gregory are just talking about how Sampson
would hurt the people of the Montague home, if he could. Then
when he sees Abram of the Montague’s’ he bites his thumb at
him. Then they get into an argument, and thus, fight.
• Sampson gets what he wanted, not quite to the same
extent, but he worked hard to get it. He may have been
determined to cause trouble, but that’s what he put his
mind to, and that’s exactly what he got.

1. Act One Scene Two-Paris is determined to marry Juliet. Paris-“But

what do you say to my request?” Capulet-“I can only repeat what
I’ve said before. My daughter is still very young. She’s not even
fourteen years old. Let’s wait two more summers before we start
thinking she’s ready to get married.” Paris-“Girls younger than
she often marry and become happy mothers.” Capulet-“…But go
ahead and charm her, gentle Paris; make her love you. My
permission is only part of her decision. If she agrees to mary you,
my blessing and fair words will confirm her choice…”
• Well this is just the beginning for Paris’ determination. All
we know is that he clearly wants to marry her, and now it
is in Juliet’s hands to decide. Though I am sure he will clean
up rather nice tonight for when Juliet sees him. That would
be a sure sign of his determination to marry her.

1. Act One Scene Three-This is more of a personal opinion than fact

of the book; Juliet is determined not to wed. Lady Capulet-“Well,
marriage is exactly what we have to discuss. Tell me, my
daughter Juliet, what is your attitude about getting married?”
Juliet-“It is an honor that I do not dream of.”
• Personally, I feel that Juliet has not intention of marrying
anyone. I get the feeling that she is a strong believer of
love, and since she does not love anyone, she has no
desire to marry, thus is determined not to marry. She sees
that her mother, as well as Nurse, approve of Paris and
think he would make a lovely husband for her. Though she
is not so sure, and I think that she is not going to care for
him. Her parents see his charm and good family, but Juliet
cares for what’s on the inside, and if she can feel the
chemistry between them. Though only time will tell of what
Juliet thinks of Paris.