Topic > Feminist Critical Essay on Romeo and Juliet - 1154

For Juliet's world seemed to shift all over Romeo as soon as they met. Juliet even kills herself to be with Romeo. Feminist critics say this shows how Juliet becomes dependent on how Romeo feels, influencing how he feels. While some say that Romeo feels the same towards Juliet, making it a right and genuine relationship, invalidating the feminist argument. However, Juliet's father's actions reaffirm the argument because he told Juliet who he would marry and when she says no to his opposition, he becomes angry with her. Showing the power dynamics between the two characters and Juliet's power in her society. Romeo and Juliet also exposes how women are forced to be feminine. Due to the fact that only one character, The Nurse, displays any kind of masculine traits and when they are shown it is for comedic effect. This classic play exposes many issues within society that second wave feminists sought to address