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Gender Differences Between Romeo And Juliet
Romeo and Juliet are two lovers during the Great Depression living in Georgia. Romeo comes from a wealthy family, whereas Juliet is from a formerly rich family who lost all their money in the stock market crash. They met in a diner where Juliet was with her friends and family. Romeo’s family disagrees with marrying someone so poor, so they are banned from seeing each other. Juliet is poor: she wears old hand-me-downs from her mom, and has long brown hair with mismatched shoes. Romeo is rich and wears formal outfits and nice clothing; his hair is cut short and slicked down. The scene with Lord Capulet yelling at Juliet for denying Paris takes place in their trailer home. Paris is the son of a local factory owner, and has a chance on making steady income.

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Lady Capulet: Well, yo’ father is a very kind man. He has planned a day of happiness for yo’ little heart, and will make you stop moping ‘round the trailer.

Juliet: [sighs in relief] Well, that’s a good thing. What is this day of happiness he’s planned?

Lady Capulet: [giddy] Next Thursday mornin’ that kind boy named Paris is gonna make you his sweet little bride! Oh, ain’t it lovely, Juliet?

Juliet: [angry] Heavens, no! Why would I marry a man that hasn’t even taken me on a date yet, Mama? Tell Papa that I ain’t gonna marry Paris, or anyone yet. If I were to marry, I’d marry Romeo! Though, you know I hate him.

Lady Capulet: [annoyance] Fine! You’re as stubborn as a mule! I can hear yo’ father comin’ back from the diner, so why don’t you tell him what yo’ little heart desires?

[Lord Capulet and Nurse enter.]

Lord Capulet: Even after my nephew’s death, you’re still crying? What’s yo’ problem, baby? Yo’ eyes look like Niagra Falls! [turns to Lady Capulet] Have you told her ‘bout my decision?

Lady Capulet: I did, honey. She said no thanks! I wish the idiot would just drop dead
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