Juliet
BY: Mohammed Harb
Backgrounds
Juliete is the daughter of Capulet and lady Capulet. She was white, she had black hair and she was average height. Her parents were trying to find her a husband at the age of 13.
Family
Juliet was the only daughter for the Capulets. Her parents were Lord and Lady Capulets. The brother of the Capulets was Tybalt. Her father was trying to find Juliet a husband at the age of 13.
Interesting Facts
- Juliet had other siblings but she ended up being the only surviving one. She is the sole heir to the Capulet's dynasty.
- The story of Juliet goes back farther than when Shakespeare wrote it. In earlier versions she was known as Giulietta.
- There is a house in the town of Verona that is supposedly the house of the Capulet's. It has a balcony and a statue of Juliet. It is a very popular tourist attraction. People post love letters on the walls outside for luck.
- Juliet was only thirteen, almost fourteen years old. Although this seems very young to us, it was not uncommon for females to wed and bear children at this young age.