Thesis and Outline for 'A Transition to Independence'

A Transition to Independence

Thesis:

The changes in Juliet’s relationship with the Nurse, from close companions to a young woman and her childhood attendant,  provide evidence of Juliet’s evolution into an independent thinker. This evolution was shown by the Nurse's change from a boisterous and opinionated character to a more timid and openly powerless woman as Juliet's behavior transitioned from a childish girl to a more assertive young adult.

Outline:

1. Intro
2. Body Paragraphs:

1 & 2: Analysis and performance choices for Act 2 Scene 5- Nurse’s exaggerated complaints and hidden smiles and Juliet’s childish stomping

3 & 4: Analysis and performance choices for Act 3 Scene 2- Juliet’s new assertiveness in tone and Nurse takes a step back

5 (& 6): Analysis and performance choices for Act 3 Scene 5- Nurse becomes timid in her advice, placating; Juliet stands defiant and not so willing to please

     3. Conclusion