Juliet's soliloquy in Scene iii of Act IV is very moving and extremely important. It not only reveals Juliet's inner turmoil but also gives the audience a foreshadowing of the tragic events to come in the final act of the play. To ensure that you have a good understanding of the significance of this moment in the play, sit down with Juliet's soliloquy and rewrite her speech using the modern English that you use today. You are free to use current slang or popular sayings, but remember to make sure you writing is school-appropriate. The text of the soliloquy is provided with the checklist for easy reference.

Before you begin, review the Modern Soliloquy Checklist to make sure that you include all of the items required for full credit. You may need to use resources outside of this course to complete this assignment. If so, please submit a Works Cited document. If you need assistance, visit the Developmental Module for information on citing resources.

Once you have completed your soliloquy translation, please submit your work to the dropbox.